 Common techniques used for this are laser resurfacing, dermabrasion (physical or chemical exfoliation), and surgical removal.As with tattoos, permanent makeup may have complications, such as migration, allergies to the pigments, formation of scars, granulomas and keloids, skin cracking, peeling, blistering and local infection.The use of unsterilized tattooing instruments may infect the patient with serious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.