Adrie Buchanan, founder of Utah Laser PMU & Tattoo Removal, has over 18 years of experience in the beauty and permanent makeup industry. Through years of hands-on work as a permanent makeup artist, she began to see a growing need for safe, effective correction and removal of cosmetic tattoo pigment.

Clients frequently presented with heavily saturated brows that had healed grey or overly dark, migrated or uneven eyeliner, and lip pigment that extended beyond the natural border. Recognizing that permanent makeup pigments behave very differently than traditional body tattoo ink, Adrie became deeply focused on understanding pigment composition, including iron oxide, organic pigments, and titanium dioxide, and how these materials respond to various removal methods.

After exploring traditional removal techniques such as saline, she found results to be limited and often inconsistent. Referrals for laser removal also revealed a lack of predictability, with some clients experiencing minimal change, while others developed significant color shifts such as orange, yellow, or grey tones due to underlying pigment chemistry.

Driven to provide better outcomes, Adrie advanced her expertise in laser technology specifically for cosmetic tattoo removal, with a focus on treating delicate areas such as brows, lips, and eyeliner. She combines this knowledge with alternative methods including saline and glycolic removal, as well as microneedling approaches when appropriate, allowing for customized treatment plans based on each client’s pigment type, skin response, and long-term goals.

Today, Utah Laser PMU & Tattoo Removal is built on a specialized understanding of permanent makeup pigments and correction strategies. This dual expertise in both pigment application and removal allows for a more precise, informed approach to treating complex cases and guiding clients through safe and effective removal or correction pathways.