As far as I know a mono base is stronger than a lace base so I wouldn't see a problem with it. Be careful with swiss lace as it has a tendency to tear easily Test it in an inconspicuous area before you go all in.

I soak the hair from the bottom and pluck from the top. The hair is weak when it is wet so some will break before the knot slides out but if you just keep plucking away you will eventually be able to remove everything including the knot. Keep in mind that this is only practical for thinning small areas, like removing density to stagger a hairline and such.