| abstract |
A method for brightening a tattoo or colored image formed below an individual's epidermis is disclosed. A skin treatment device having a treatment tip with a crystalline release material permanently bonded is moved across the skin surface covering the tattoo. As a result of the treatment, the combined crystalline exfoliating material removes a portion of the skin surface of the skin area over the tattoo or tinted image, resulting in a brightened color or black line tattoo, and a sharp line of the image. Applying a vacuum to the surface of the skin at the same time during treatment and applying skin serum during or after treatment improves the results. |