A new trend in beauty is taking the internet and Instagram by storm: tattoo eyeliner. This newfangled way of applying liner guarantees a perfect winged look that will last for days, even weeks, with no touch-ups required. But as with any new trend, there are some hiccups. Namely, when it goes wrong.
Tattoo eyeliner is done by a professional who uses a needle to apply pigment directly to the lash line. Swelling, cracking, peeling, blistering, scarring, and the development of granulomas around the eyes and lips are just a few of the reactions that have been documented. In some instances, the impacts produced severe deformity, making it difficult to eat and speak.