I’m 52 years old and I had my eyebrows tattooed 10 years ago. My boss happened to see my pictures in college and she could not help but notice how pleasant my facial expression was back then. She thinks it is not a matter of age. According to her, it is the shape of my eyebrows now that makes me look too rigid. Is it still possible for the tattoo to be corrected? I remember you mentioning in your column a salon in Makati that does a good job on eyebrows. Would the procedure cost a lot? SUSAN
The salon I mentioned is Hairworks on Legazpi Street, Makati, and the name of the person who shapes my eyebrows there is Novi. Yes, it is ironic how a lot of people (myself included!) take for granted the shape of their eyebrows when, in fact, it really frames the eyes and somehow influences facial expression. Well, not anymore. Since I discovered Novi, my eyebrows have been groomed and maintained. I don’t know about your tattoed eyebrows though. It’s worth a shot, but I think the scope of work needed to remove your tattoo is more dermatological in nature. I’m not sure if the salon will take on tattoo removal or correction. If you want to check out your options, the Belo Medical Group Tektite branch (tel. no. 6373676/77) has a machine that can effectively remove tattoos. I was told that the treatment takes less than an hour per session and prices start at P6,000. Approximately six to eight sessions are required. I hope I answered your question.
Lucy
I read in your column about this doctor that sells this medicine with retin-A and virgin coconut oil liquid concoction, worth around P550. It’s what I need for my wrinkled hands. How do I get hold of this?
Sonia
Go to Makati Medical Center, annex building, where the clinic of Dr. Vermen Verallo of VMV Cosmetics is located. You’ll see a change in a month.
Tingting
My problem has to do with my black elbows and knees. What’s the best thing for me to do to whiten them? Please recommend something affordable.
Ayein
For whitening/lightening skin (perhaps even including knees and elbows), some people swear by papaya soap and sebo de macho, which are both affordable and available in drug stores.
Mary