LASER & REMOVER · ELINA KOVCHUG
A considered next step
for existing pigment.
Discuss unwanted brow colour, an existing shape or pigment you would like to lighten. Elina reviews your previous permanent makeup and skin before recommending laser, a remover treatment or a staged plan.
START WITH THE PIGMENT YOU HAVE
The next step starts with an assessment.
You may want to soften an unwanted brow colour, reduce pigment outside the shape you prefer, or explore lightening before a future PMU design. These are different goals, and they do not always call for the same treatment plan.
Tell Elina when your permanent makeup was done, which area was treated, and whether you have had previous removal or correction work. If you know the pigment or product used, share that information too.
The conversation considers the remaining colour, placement, previous treatments and the condition of the skin. Discuss the area and your goal before choosing a session, particularly for lips or eyeliner.
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TWO METHODS · OAKVILLE SESSION PRICES
Laser and remover are separate services. The suitable method and treatment area are assessed first; the prices below are for one listed appointment, rather than a complete course of removal.
TARGETED LIGHT
30 minutes · per listed appointment.
Laser energy breaks tattoo pigment into smaller particles that the body clears over time. Pigment colour and previous work affect the response, so the plan starts with a review of the existing tattoo.
SOLUTION-BASED PMU LIGHTENING
1 hour · per listed appointment.
A remover solution is used as a separate approach to lightening unwanted permanent makeup. The product, application, suitable area and session plan should be discussed as part of your assessment.
Unsure which method to choose? Contact Elina before booking. A staged plan may be considered after assessment; a combination is not automatically required for every client.
Several sessions may be needed. The total cost depends on the appointments required, and complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Prices are in Canadian dollars before applicable GST/HST. Tax is calculated on the full treatment price at final payment, then the deposit is deducted. No separate processing fee is charged. View the complete Oakville price list →
REAL EXAMPLES · PROGRESS THROUGH TREATMENT
Three brow removal comparisons from Elina’s Vancouver portfolio. Each pair shows an individual treatment example; it does not establish a standard number of sessions or a guaranteed end result.
REMOVAL PROGRESS · EXAMPLE 1
Compare the visible pigment around the brow before and after treatment. The remaining brow hairs and skin are part of the overall appearance.
Before
After treatmentREMOVAL PROGRESS · EXAMPLE 2
A second client illustrates a different starting pigment and visible change. Colour response should be reviewed before planning the next session.
Before
After treatmentREMOVAL PROGRESS · EXAMPLE 3
A third example shows why the remaining shape and colour are reassessed as treatment progresses, rather than choosing the whole plan from the first photograph.
Before
After treatmentPhotographs show individual removal progress. An after-treatment image may not show the fully healed result. These examples do not predict which method, number of sessions or outcome will be appropriate for you.
IN THE VANCOUVER STUDIO
This 11-second film shows preparation followed by a laser treatment at the brow. It gives another view of Elina’s work alongside the progress photographs.
The video is an example of the laser procedure. A remover appointment uses a different method; discuss which approach fits your existing pigment and treatment area.
See how your appointment is planned →ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT & REVIEW
Your appointment starts with the existing pigment and the change you want to achieve. Elina discusses the proposed method, the area to treat and the care required afterwards.
The listed laser visit is 30 minutes; the remover visit is one hour. These are appointment times, rather than healing times or an estimate of the total treatment course.
Share your treatment history →Discuss the original procedure, any correction or removal attempts, and your goal. The condition of the skin and remaining pigment help guide the next step.
Understand why laser or remover is being considered, what will be treated and how progress will be reviewed. Raise suitability and recovery questions before the procedure.
Receive instructions for the method used. Another session is planned around healing and pigment response; a future PMU design is discussed separately.
PREPARATION, HEALING & FOLLOW-UP
Share the date and details of previous PMU and any removal attempts. Discuss skin concerns, sensitivities and treatment history before selecting a session. Recently treated skin needs an assessment before routine removal is planned.
Read removal preparation & care →Follow the instructions provided for the method used. Ask about cleansing, products, makeup, sun exposure and when to arrange a review. Healing and the next-treatment interval are individual, rather than a universal one- or two-day timetable.
Ask a care or follow-up question →Laser removal can cause redness, soreness and changes in skin colour; scarring and infection are possible risks. Some PMU pigments can darken or change colour after laser treatment. Discuss these possibilities and the plan for reassessment before proceeding.
Seek medical advice for concerns about healing or a possible complication. Read general laser tattoo removal information from the FDA ↗
Reassess the remaining pigment and skin after healing before planning new permanent makeup. Lightening for a future design is a different goal from complete pigment removal. Discuss timing with Elina before booking a new PMU appointment.
Explore powder, nano & combo brows →BEFORE YOU BOOK
Clarify the methods, pricing and next steps here, then speak with Elina about your own treatment history and goals.
More appointment questions →Contact Elina first if you are unsure. Existing pigment, placement, previous treatment and the condition of the skin need to be reviewed before recommending laser, remover or a staged plan.
The Oakville remover appointment is CA$100 for one hour. This is a session price, rather than a fixed total for complete pigment removal. Prices are in CAD before applicable GST/HST.
The listed Oakville laser appointment is CA$175 for 30 minutes. Discuss the treatment area and proposed session before booking. Prices are in CAD before applicable GST/HST.
There is no fixed number for every client. The plan is reviewed around the existing pigment, your goal, healing and the response to treatment. Ask about the likely course and total cost during your assessment.
Complete removal cannot be guaranteed. Some pigment may lighten without disappearing entirely. Discuss whether your goal is reducing unwanted colour, lightening for a future design or exploring fuller removal.
They show individual removal-progress examples from the Vancouver portfolio. An after-treatment photograph may not represent the fully healed finish. Your own response, session plan and review timing are discussed with Elina.
Contact Elina with the date and details of the procedure first. Recently treated skin needs assessment and healing before routine removal is planned. Do not choose an appointment solely from the age of the pigment.
The remaining pigment and skin should be reassessed after healing before a new design is planned. The timing is individual and a new PMU appointment is a separate booking.
Follow the care instructions for the method used and confirm your review plan with Elina. Appointment duration is different from healing time; further sessions are arranged around healing and pigment response.
The next Oakville treatment appointments are in March 2027. Until then, Elina accepts treatments at the Vancouver studio only. Oakville visits are by confirmed appointment.
YOUR ARTIST · ELINA KOVCHUG
EkBeBeauty founder, PMU artist, educator and WULOP 2024 Canada champion. Explore Elina’s background, professional recognition and approach to understanding the change each client wants.
Meet Elina and explore her story →OAKVILLE CLIENT REVIEWS
OAKVILLE · NEXT VISIT MARCH 2027
Discuss your existing permanent makeup with Elina before choosing a removal appointment. Until March 2027, treatments are available at the Vancouver studio only.
Oakville visits are by confirmed appointment. Welcoming clients from Oakville, Mississauga and Burlington.
Contact & directions →Review prices and the booking policy before selecting your visit.
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