Why does eyebrow embroidery fail to retain pigment?
Disease description:
The other day, I had eyebrow embroidery done at a newly opened beauty salon. However, even during the color-reversal phase, the pigment still failed to take. I hadn’t anticipated this situation and would like to know what causes poor pigment retention.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Ruizhi
Hello,
The color development phase for eyebrow tattooing typically occurs around 15 days after the procedure. If satisfactory color retention is not achieved, it may be due to improper facial cleansing practices during the healing period, which can cause pigment loss and hinder optimal color uptake.
If no color development occurs during this “color-revealing” phase, potential causes include inadequate post-procedure care or technical issues during the initial tattooing session (e.g., improper pigment implantation depth or technique). We recommend promptly contacting the clinic where you received the eyebrow tattoo for evaluation—early intervention may allow for timely touch-up or corrective measures.
I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
