Photo: upbaby.ru Permanent lip makeup has many advantages. It creates the appearance of volume, corrects shape and minor asymmetry, makes the color deeper and more saturated, and the contour clearer. Scars and various defects are camouflaged, including cleft lip. As you age, this is the best way to restore youth and freshness to your lips. Finally, you can forget about lipsticks and the constant worry that something will smudge or print where it shouldn’t!
What is permanent lip makeup
The technique of performing permanent makeup resembles a regular tattoo using similar machines and needles. But the pigment is introduced under the top layer of the skin, much closer to the surface. Thanks to this, the procedure is relatively painless even on such sensitive areas, and the result looks natural.
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Reasons for bad effect
If you follow the rules, the result is neat and natural. But often women are dissatisfied with the work of the review specialist, for which there are many reasons:
- Bad job as a cosmetologist. This may be reflected in a change in the style of the drawing, uneven introduction of the coloring matter, poor contour drawing, and the presence of sharp transitions.
- Use of low-quality materials used. Most materials must be customized, so make sure that a specialist unpacks the machine needle in front of you. The quality of the pigment must be high in order for it to be applied correctly.
- Poor preparation before the session or failure to comply with contraindications. The client must carefully consider the state of the body before the visit.
- Improper care during rehabilitation of the epidermis.
Negative consequences according to reviews are focused on the listed problems, so you need to approach the described points carefully.
What happens to your lips
Nothing! Your own lips do not suffer in any way after the procedure if permanent makeup was done by a professional. The main thing is to follow all care recommendations and make timely corrections to maintain the results. The maximum that will happen is that the pigment will gradually fade over time.
Keep in mind that the most common consequence of permanent lip makeup is herpes. The skin is severely damaged, so any infections can easily get into it. You need to be prepared for this and take care of prevention in advance.
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Preparation for the procedure
It is not recommended to consume the following drugs, drinks and foods on the eve of the session:
- aspirin and products containing it;
- alcoholic drinks, coffee;
- energy cocktails, cola;
- seafood.
The listed substances dilate blood vessels, so during the introduction of coloring compounds, bleeding occurs, washing out the pigment.
Before and after the procedure, the client is prescribed antiviral medications. This is a preventive measure to avoid the occurrence of herpes.
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How to choose a color for permanent lip makeup
The color is always selected individually, because you need to take into account your own lip shade, skin tone, desired result and overall type. When carrying out the procedure, specialists combine several adjacent shades to make the result look as natural as possible.
Warm peach, apricot, salmon and beige shades are best suited for fair-haired, fair-skinned and light-eyed girls. Contrasting blondes and fair-haired women should pay attention to the same colors, but in cool tones. Dark hair and dark eyes suit more saturated red and even plum colors. And red and golden-blond people should pay attention to terracotta, brown, reddish and the same plum.
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Matching colors
When choosing the optimal color, the natural shade of the skin is taken into account.
The lighter the epidermis, the more saturated and expressive the pigment will be. If the skin is dark, the coloring composition will become paler.
All colors used in cosmetology are divided into warm and cold. The selection is made based on the color type of the girls.
Fair-skinned people should pay attention to warm neutral shades. Rich and dark tones suit hot brunettes.
These rules are only advisory; the final choice is always made by the client.
When deciding on a color, we must not forget that a light pigment, if you suddenly don’t like it, is covered by a darker one. You won't be able to correct saturated colors this way.
The most popular warm tones are beige, pink, light brown, caramel.
Among the dark ones, the most popular are chocolate, burgundy, and dark brown.
Don’t forget about bright colors: orange, purple, blue - they will make any girl original and unique.
Permanent lip makeup techniques
There are many different techniques that an experienced master usually combines for specific tasks. Let's talk about the most popular of them!
Contour technique
The master draws a clear, neat outline if his own is blurry or uneven. The shade matches the tone of the lips, so the outline does not look drawn with a pencil. Very often, the procedure is preferred by older women due to characteristic age-related changes.
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Feathering
Shading returns a bright and rich shade to the lips. The pigment is blended over the entire surface, from the contour or slightly beyond the boundaries. This is the best way to visually enlarge your lips, but you need to get the color perfectly.
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Volumetric technology
The method is used if it is necessary to correct problems - asymmetry, lack of fullness, uneven contour. Usually the procedure is carried out in two stages: first, the master makes a contour and masks obvious imperfections, and the second time he fills everything with color.
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Watercolor technique
In modern makeup, clear pencil lines are used less and less. The watercolor technique does not involve brightly defined boundaries, making the result look as natural as possible. And if you use muted shades, then no one in life will tell you that you have a lip tattoo!
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Light kajal
An interesting technique involves applying light highlights, which makeup artists usually finish with a white pencil. As a result, lips appear more tender and plump. But this requires an ideal form from nature.
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Permanent lipstick
This technique involves completely filling the lips with color so that they appear brightly colored. Suitable for those who cannot go out without their favorite lipstick. But you need to choose the color carefully, because it will be difficult to paint over bright lips.
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Permanent application technique
In the master’s office, before the procedure, the first thing you will need to do is discuss and draw a sketch. This is a very important task, because it is necessary to discuss all the nuances: choose a shape, color scheme, suitable pigment, tattoo application technique. The specialist should also tell you about the possibilities of correcting certain deficiencies: unclear borders, pale skin associated with herpes, drooping corners of the mouth.
The procedure is as follows:
- Drawing a sketch on the lips and fixing it.
- Passing along the contour of the sketch with a device that makes micropunctures. The manipulation is performed without anesthesia.
- Application of an anesthetic spray, gel or cream commonly used in dentistry. A specialist makes applications. An experienced master never gives injections, as they cause swelling and lead to disruption of the sketch.
- Micropigmentation is performed using a special device with a thin needle.
The duration of the procedure is from one to three hours. The duration directly depends on the chosen lip tattoo technique. Creating a contour will not take much time, while watercolor or fondant techniques, Naturelle, 3D, Lip Light and the shading method take more than one hour. Application anesthesia does not always have a long-term effect. In such situations, anesthesia is repeated.
Stages of permanent lip makeup
During the preparatory stage, prevention of herpes is definitely necessary, even for those girls who have never seen it in their lives. And in a couple of days, give up solarium, sunbathing, alcohol and any potential irritants.
During the procedure, the master will draw an outline, apply a sketch and select shades. You can use a pain reliever if you wish, but some professionals do not recommend it because your skin may react differently. First they do the contour, and only then the shading. On average, a session takes up to 3 hours, depending on the complexity and technique.
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Question answer
There is no clear opinion on whether women can attend sessions during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, the procedure involves the use of anesthetics that can have a negative effect on children.
It is better to sign up for the procedure in the middle of the menstrual cycle, but it is acceptable after its completion. But during menstruation it is not recommended to attend sessions.
There is a procedure similar to tattooing - lip microblading. It differs in that the punctures are minimal, pigment degradation does not occur, and the healing process is faster. The main disadvantage is the need for correction after a few weeks.
Lip care
After permanent lip makeup and until healing, you need to avoid sun, scrubs and other aggressive influences. You cannot use decorative cosmetics or touch your lips with your hands. For the first couple of days, it is better to stay at home and periodically wipe the damaged skin with chlorhexidine and lubricate it with healing ointment. Recommendations from experts may vary, because each situation is individual.
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Post-procedure care
Often a thin crust forms at the puncture site. You cannot rip it off; bleeding and the formation of unsightly scars are possible. The lips should heal naturally. It is recommended to smear the skin with a moisturizing antiseptic gel; the crust will fall off in 3-4 days, leaving no traces.
If the skin is swollen, it is recommended to take an antihistamine. All unpleasant symptoms disappear completely 12 hours after the procedure. The colors gradually fade, the lips acquire normal shape.
After tattooing, you cannot visit the sauna or swimming pool, sunbathe on the beach or in the solarium. For a week, you need to give up decorative cosmetics for your lips and any cosmetic creams other than the wound-healing agent recommended in the salon. It is important to ensure that toothpaste, shampoo and other medications do not come into contact with inflamed skin. The healing and recovery process will take 2 weeks, after which you can fully evaluate the work of the cosmetologist.
How do lips heal after tattooing?
The lips heal very quickly, but the result can be fully appreciated no earlier than in a month. The first days they seem too bright and swollen. By the third day, the swelling subsides and crusts begin to form. They should not be scratched, torn off or touched with hands - this will ruin the result. Usually the crusts finally disappear after about a week, and the color becomes paler.
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Recovery period
Tattooing the lip area is a controlled microtrauma of delicate skin with many nerve endings. Edema and swelling is a side effect of tattooing. You should start caring for the damaged layer of the epidermis immediately after the tattoo.
- Swelling and itching accompanies the patient for up to several days.
- On days 3-5 after the procedure, a crust forms and the epidermis is renewed.
- Peeling goes away after a week or two from the tattoo. Constant care and disinfection of the affected area (ointments such as Acyclovir chlorhexidine solution) in connection with meals is recommended. Infection in microcracks can trigger the development of herpes.
- The use of creams that accelerate tissue regeneration (for example, Bepanten) is recommended at least five times a day in a thin layer over the entire affected surface (as needed).
- For unbearable pain, use analgin and antiallergic drugs.
- Brushing teeth with toothpaste is prohibited; mouth rinsing is allowed.
- Visiting the bathhouse or sauna is prohibited; you must protect your face from ultraviolet radiation. It is recommended to wear a disposable face mask outside for 2-3 days after getting a tattoo.
- During the healing of microtraumas, it is recommended to avoid hot drinks, dishes with hot spices, coffee, and carbonated waters.
Complete healing of the skin after permanent treatment takes three to five weeks.
Do permanent lip makeup need correction?
The first correction is made 1-1.5 months after the procedure, when the final result is already clearly visible. The master corrects minor defects, adjusts the shade, and takes into account wishes. In the future, corrections are made as the pigment fades, approximately once every 1-1.5 years. Repeated procedures are often easier, faster and cheaper if done on time!
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Master's choice
To get a good result after a tattoo without consequences, according to reviews, you should choose a good salon and a cosmetologist who will do the work for you.
To prevent consequences, three conditions must be met:
- Find out reviews from friends or acquaintances about where they got a tattoo, if possible. They can give you contacts to help you make a decision.
- Read reviews and comments about the specialist and cosmetology on third-party sites, so you can form an approximate opinion about the objects you choose. Reviews usually write about the resulting consequences, but it is better to read them not on the salon’s website, since reviews can be faked.
- Look at photos of the cosmetologist’s previous work to determine the quality of the design applied. You will be able to find out the master's ability to perform the style you want to choose.
Almost everything depends on the cosmetologist. If he correctly writes out the care instructions before and after the session and applies the tattoo correctly, the result will be natural, otherwise you will suffer consequences.
Is it possible to remove permanent lip makeup?
It is possible to get rid of permanent makeup, but the process is very long. You will either have to wait for the pigment to fade on its own, or use laser removal. Laser is more effective, but several painful procedures will be required. Although there is a plus - it is usually easier to remove permanent on the lips than on other areas.
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Contraindications and possible consequences
Considering that this is a real tattoo, it has contraindications. Tattooing is harmful during colds (ARVI, acute respiratory infections, influenza, herpes). Any intervention at this time will significantly weaken the body and prolong the healing process. It is not recommended to do permanent makeup during menstruation and skin diseases.
Other contraindications for lip tattooing:
- Moles at the site of pigmentation. They may react negatively to the intervention and become inflamed;
- Presence of a tendency to herpes diseases. In fact, herpes on the lips itself is not dangerous, but if you add paint, tissue tears and an inflammatory process to it, the disease can develop into a serious complication;
- The procedure is allowed only from 18 years of age;
- Pregnancy, lactation. This is not a categorical contraindication, but unsuccessful tattooing of the eyelids or lips during this period can negatively affect not only the health of the mother, but also the child.
Reviews claim that if tattooing of the eyelids or lips was performed by a professional, then everything will be fine, but sometimes consequences still arise. The most famous and common is edema. This reaction is considered normal, because, in fact, you got a tattoo on your lips, this is how the body reacts to unnatural interference. It goes away on its own on the second day, or it can be removed with special antiseptics.
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Other side effects and consequences are also listed::
- Increased body temperature. Most often on the first day it is a consequence of stress. By evening it will return to normal;
- Severe itching, crusting - this could be the healing process or signs of an incipient infection. If you still have a fever, you need to see a doctor to rule out possible viral diseases;
- Herpes. It appears due to improper care. This is not a consequence of tattooing, but of the lack of the required level of hygiene and refusal of antiviral drugs.
Contraindications to permanent makeup
Lip tattooing should not be done in case of acute inflammation, viral or fungal infections, or malignant tumors. Contraindications are epilepsy, some blood pathologies and a tendency to form keloid scars. It is better to postpone the procedure during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If in doubt, we recommend consulting with your doctor.
Keep in mind that the result of permanent makeup is not always predictable. Too much depends on the individual reaction of the skin, especially to pigments in red and pink shades. To at least make sure there is no allergy, they first do a small test!
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Kinds
Permanent tattooing of eyes and lips comes in a variety of types and purposes. Sometimes it is done to always be in shape and save time on applying makeup; in some cases, these techniques are used to correct natural imperfections or hide scars.
Watercolor lip tattoo
There are the following types of lip tattoos::
- Drawing the outline . This is the most popular permanent makeup. Here only the outer line is outlined, and the inner space is not filled. Thanks to this approach, you can be ready to apply makeup at any time, while still looking “made up.” The technique is practical, but can be a hassle if you want to try a new lipstick color;
- 3D tattooing is suitable for changing the volume of the lips - they visually become larger, while the shades are corrected. A very convenient option for those who have this part of their face that is naturally expressionless. Here the contour is painted, and the folds are drawn with dark strokes, after which the master shades it with a lighter shade. Due to this work, the lips visually look more sensual;
- Shading or monochrome . Very similar to eyebrow tattooing, except for the place of use and palette. The work is done with a wide needle-brush (relatively thin needle for contour). The outline is drawn according to the client's wishes. The pigment is driven under the skin evenly over the entire area of the lips, the folds must be worked out to achieve the effect of uniform shading;
- Pigmentation . This is probably the most natural version of tattooing, which involves correction of lip color. Sometimes they are too light relative to the skin of the face, which is why they look faded and even age. You can get rid of this problem by regularly using lipsticks and glosses, or simply do permanent makeup;
- Watercolor . A special feature of the procedure is the filigree work of the master. This is the most natural type of tattoo; it looks very natural due to a special application technique. Pigment is driven into the folds with thin small strokes, but, unlike 3D, the work is done with only one color, without transition;
- Ombre . The newest, and currently popular, type of lip tattoo. It can only be performed by a professional master, since the work requires not only clear movements, but also the master’s experience as a color corrector. The ombre technique involves gradual lightening from the contour to the middle of the folds. If you choose the right contour shades and transition lines, your lips will immediately become visually enlarged, they will become plumper and more stylish.
Is it painful to get a lip tattoo? Yes, that’s why the doctor always offers anesthesia before the session. These can be injections - they are more effective (injected into the gums) or lidocaine-based ointments. If you choose Emla and other anesthetics as pain relief, the tattooing process will be more unpleasant than painful. If there are injections, then you won’t even feel anything.
Average price for tattoo: ombre for lips – 300 USD. e., watercolor – 150, pigmentation – 120, correction – $50.
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Permanent lip makeup – before and after photos
If you still doubt whether you need a lip tattoo, or don’t fully understand what it looks like, take a look at this selection of before and after works!
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Durability of tattoo
The question of how long lip tattoo lasts is the most common question among clients. In general, lip tattooing guarantees one to three years of pigment under the skin. The durability of the original shape and color depends on the rate of skin renewal of each patient individually.
The older the patient, and the brighter the pigment, the longer the tattoo lasts. On the other hand, on young skin prone to oiliness, the pigment is washed out twice as quickly.
Effect in perspective
The dye usually begins to fade a year after tattooing, and after a maximum of the second year it disappears from the selected area.
If the work was not done correctly or poor care was provided, the result will fade faster because some of the pigment was washed out earlier due to these parameters.
If you want to restore the result, correction should be done once a year or a year and a half; this time is optimal for tattooing, so the reviews will be positive. Otherwise, there is a possibility of consequences.
