Lip tattoo - photo of step-by-step healing of permanent makeup

Date of publication: 08/30/2017 9557

The healing time for lips after tattooing is highly individual. The skin recovers on average in 5-7 days. And about three more weeks are required for complete cell restoration. How long and comfortable the rehabilitation will be after applying permanent makeup is directly affected by how much proper lip care is provided.

How long does it take to heal after tattooing?

Lips after permanent tattooing experience stress due to the fact that they are damaged by the needle and dye is injected under the skin. They need to be given time to heal, but this must be facilitated according to the photo - instructions from the cosmetologist.

The entire healing period of the tattoo takes a month, but rehabilitation is divided into two unequal parts:

1. Days when a woman should take care of the result. This period is limited to seven or eight days; with frequent care and a fast metabolism, the days can be shortened and the tattoo will heal faster.
2. For the remaining three weeks, the skin continues to regenerate on its own; for support, do not violate the prohibitions indicated in the photo instructions.

Both parts of the recovery process are important, so during this important time for the skin you cannot be careless with it. The skin is located next to the oral mucosa, which is why this working surface is thin and takes a long time to heal.

If care is not provided correctly, there is a possibility of negative consequences that will affect the result of the tattoo and partly the girl’s health.

Contraindications. When not to do permanent makeup

Micropigmentation has a number of contraindications. Be sure to read the list before visiting the specialist. Do not hide your true state of health - you will not only protect yourself, but also protect the cosmetologist from problems.

Advice!
Any doubts?
Contact your doctor first - he will give a professional and informed recommendation whether to visit the salon or not. All contraindications are divided into two groups - absolute and relative. For the first time, lip tattooing is strictly prohibited. In the second case, a session is possible, but with the permission of the doctor and the approval of the master (the cosmetologist must be informed about the presence of certain problems).

Absolute contraindications

1. Blood diseases, low blood clotting.
2. Epilepsy.
3. Diabetes mellitus in insulin-dependent form.
4. Keloid scars and the tendency to their appearance.
5. Somatic diseases and disorders.
6. Mental problems, disorders.
7. Any inflammation in the acute stage.
8. Oncology and neoplasms.
9. Hepatitis.
10. HIV AIDS.
11. Pregnancy and lactation period.
12. Alcohol or drug intoxication.

Relative contraindications

1. Inflammation on the lips, rash.
2. Hypertension – before the session you should take a control blood pressure measurement and only then make a final decision.
3. Tendency to allergies - you must first undergo tests to determine the body’s sensitivity to coloring compounds.
4. Period of menstruation.

What healing ointment to use and how to smear your lips

During tattooing, a pigment in the design chosen before the session is injected under the girl’s skin using a special device. This drawing is selected together with the client. To do this, he is given a photo with available job options.

In other words, tattooing can be described as follows: the blade damages the upper layer of the epidermis, and a foreign substance is introduced into it. Due to tissue damage, it is necessary for it to undergo regeneration and recover.

A healing ointment will help with skin regeneration, which the cosmetologist must prescribe in the photo - instructions issued at the end of the tattoo procedure. Therefore, the question of what to smear your lips for healing should not arise.

Panthenol is usually used as a healing ointment. It has strong regenerating properties. But before it you need to apply an antiseptic. A standard antiseptic or miramistin is suitable for this.

Lips should be smeared depending on the days that have elapsed since tattooing:

1. From the first to the third day inclusive, it is worth lubricating your eyebrows with a thick layer of ointment every hour so that severely damaged skin heals faster.
2. On the remaining days after the crust appears on the lips, they should be smeared 5 times a day. These days, this amount of ointment will be enough.
3. If one day you damage the crust, you need to generously lubricate the area with an antiseptic, and after a while - with ointment. This must be repeated until a new protective layer appears.

It’s worth keeping track of when you need to smear the crust on a daily basis. In this case, you can compare the state of the effect from the photo, since the photo in this case shows the difference between their condition and the degree of healing. Cosmetologists also recommend using the photo.

Why do crusts appear?

The formation of a crust after permanent makeup of eyebrows, lips, eyelids is a completely natural reaction of the body, which is an important part of regeneration.

During tattooing, the artist pierces the skin with a thin needle and injects pigment through it. The needle damages the epidermis, blood vessels, and connective tissues. In response, the skin reacts with natural protective processes, which manifest themselves in the form of inflammation, redness, pain, and swelling. At the same time, a small amount of blood and lymph is released onto the damaged skin. It is they who form the film, crusts or scabs that protect the skin during its recovery.

Crusts have an extremely negative effect on the results of permanent eyebrow makeup. The same applies to lip and eyelid tattooing. The subsequent removal of the scab distorts the result of the master’s work, leading to uneven distribution of pigment, the formation of white spots and unclear contours. During the correction, a competent specialist will analyze the situation and correct the shortcomings. However, it is much better to prevent the formation of a dense scab with proper care.

What water and how to wash for healing

Washing should be given special importance, since damaged skin has microscopic wounds through which infection can enter the body with blood.

Washing the entire face, including the tattooed area, is allowed by the middle of the first week after tattooing. At this time, a crust appears on the lips, protecting the wounds.

Regardless of the fact that the skin is protected, you need to pay attention to washing, since ordinary running tap water on such days will not be suitable for this purpose; this should be indicated in the photo instructions.

It is better to use micellar water for washing with a gentle composition. Bottled water, which is intended for internal consumption, is also suitable. In this case, you need to carefully wet your face, this can be done like this: either pour a little water on top, or moisten it with a cotton pad.

There is no need to rub your face with a towel. You should wet it slightly so that any remaining water on your face dries on its own. It is better to use a soft paper napkin than a towel, as it is softer.

You can wash your face this way in the standard way: morning and evening. This will also help keep the damaged area of ​​your face from drying out.

What we're up against

First, let’s figure out what the lip tattoo procedure itself is. When a tattoo is done, a special dye is injected into the layers of the skin. Likewise, when applying permanent makeup, pigment is required to be injected into the thin and sensitive skin of the lips.

Natural dyes are used for the face, so after 3-6 years the color of such makeup will still go away.

To introduce paint, a special cosmetic needle is used, which is capable of introducing pigment approximately 1-1.5 mm into the skin. And at the same time, trauma to the skin of the lips occurs. Naturally, after such an intervention, the damaged area needs proper care.

The first day of healing after tattooing

So that a woman can mentally prepare for the service provided to her, she needs to look at the photo of the healing day by day. Photos of these days will help you navigate the degree of wound healing.

After leaving the salon, the lip color will be bright because the pigment was recently introduced and has not been absorbed. Sometimes experts specifically select a dye a couple of shades darker so that the result lasts longer.

When you get home, take a photo of your face. At the end of the rehabilitation period, you will also need to take a photo to see the difference: how the face has changed, whether the skin has healed properly.

After the effect of the anesthetic wears off, the skin may experience tingling sensations, swelling, and redness. All these side effects disappear within two days; this healing can be accelerated with the help of a cold, dry compress.

You need to start smearing your lips with the products indicated in the photo instructions (antiseptic and healing ointment). This must be done every hour or hour and a half.

You can’t wash your face, just wipe the area around your lips with a cotton pad. You need to drink drinks through a straw, and eat only soft foods at room temperature to avoid re-damage to your lips.

Refrain from going outside, as any weather conditions can play a negative role on the healing of your lips - wind, rain, heat, snow, frost.

Second day after lip tattoo

On the second day of healing, swelling and redness begins to subside. If there is an allergic reaction, it usually appears on the second day, because the pigment begins to be absorbed.

To get rid of allergies, you need to take the medications indicated in the photo instructions. Usually, cosmetologists, to prevent this, do an allergy test before tattooing.

On the second day of healing, all instructions are preserved: washing, going outside, eating food.

You need to continue treatment based on the condition of the skin: if the first side effects remain - swelling and redness, you need to continue making compresses, smearing your lips with an antiseptic and ointment for healing.

What examinations are needed

A healthy person can limit himself to an initial appointment with a cosmetologist. In this case, no additional tests are prescribed. Chronic diseases often require consultation with other specialists. This reduces the likelihood of side effects.

If there are any health problems, the attending physician prescribes a series of examinations, which are selected individually for each patient. Based on their results, permission or a ban on tattooing is given.

Third day after tattoo

On the third day, the lips begin to take on a different appearance. The initial side effects after tattooing (swelling and redness of the damaged area) go away with proper care. The allergic reaction also subsides.

Usually on the third day a thin protective film appears on the lips, which protects the lips from external factors. She looks almost imperceptible, but her lips become stronger.

The remaining instructions regarding restrictions and prohibitions remain the same as on the first and second days of healing after lip tattooing. You need to continue to actively smear them every hour or hour and a half with an antiseptic and healing ointment from the photo instructions.

Average time for complete healing

It takes 14 to 20 days for the damage remaining after tattooing to disappear. Sometimes the recovery period drags on for a month.

What can slow down the process

Healing takes longer due to:

• allergic reactions to dyes;
• increased skin sensitivity;
• improper lip care after tattooing.

Healing takes longer due to increased skin sensitivity.

If the skin takes too long to heal, you should consult a dermatologist.

Contraindications to the procedure

Tattooing should not be done during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindications are inflammatory skin lesions, chronic diseases in the acute phase.

You can't get a tattoo during pregnancy.

Fourth day after lip tattoo

On the fourth day of healing, the appearance of the lips completely changes. The film that appeared on the third day becomes stronger and darker. It can be seen from afar, so during this period it is better to stay at home both from a visual point of view and from a benefit point of view.

Now you can start washing your face a little. This must be done carefully, but running water cannot be used. Do not rub your lips with a towel, but lightly dampen them in a soft cloth to remove excess water; the remaining water will dry within 2 minutes.

You must continue to eat and drink carefully, as sharp edges of food can damage the crust. The temperature of the food should be average; do not eat too cold or hot food.

If you want to go outside, use a sunscreen with a gentle composition so as not to disrupt the connection between the dye and the epidermis of the face.

You need to use the healing products from the photo-instructions less often, since the crust causes the active beginning of this process. Five times a day is enough for healing to be complete by the end of the first week.

General recommendations for recovery

In conclusion, we provide general care recommendations based on the questions women most often ask:

1. On the first day after the procedure, you can eat, but you will have to do it through a straw. Stock up on straws with a 4-5 mm opening in advance. For food to pass through it, a liquid consistency is necessary. Consume broths, yoghurts, fermented baked milk, kefir, and juices.
2. To prevent bacteria from accumulating in your mouth, you need to continue brushing your teeth. Use a reduced amount of toothpaste. Since you won’t be able to open your mouth wide due to the crusts, replace the brush with a child’s brush. It is smaller and more convenient. Brush your teeth gently, without touching your lips.
3. If permanent makeup was done in the warm season, you should not go outside without UV protection. Ultraviolet light can “burn out” part of the pigment, preventing it from taking root in place. Use colorless balms with SPF, applying them every time before leaving the room.

Although the sight of flaky, crusty lips can hardly be called seductive, some are interested in the issue of kissing. Cosmetologists prohibit patients from kissing for 1.5-2 months while the recovery process is underway.

Fifth day after lip tattoo

On the fifth day the crust becomes even stronger. Since the area of ​​tattooing is the lips, the protective layer begins to tighten them, making it uncomfortable to talk. No other discomfort is felt during this healing time.

You won’t be able to go outside because the crust is obvious and there’s nothing you can do to cover it. At the same time, the use of sunscreen should not be regular, so protect yourself from going outside as much as possible during this time.

Continue to smear your lips with the products from the photo - instructions about five times a day; you can wash your face more confidently, but wiping it with a towel is not recommended.

Permanent lip makeup: questions and answers

We have collected the most popular questions from women and prepared laconic but informative answers to them.

What is the most fashionable color for lips?

There is no fashionable color! The choice of a specific shade of pigment directly depends on the following factors:

1. personal preferences;
2. features of facial features;
3. color type

It is not the specific shade that is important, but its naturalness and correspondence to the woman’s face.

What should the result be?

The main signs of high-quality work by a master:

1. uniformity of tone;
2. clear contours;
3. no stains.

Is lip tattooing allowed if filler injections are being given?

Yes! There are no contraindications! However, micropigmentation is recommended to be done before filler injections.

End of the first week after lip tattoo

Usually on the sixth day itching begins in the tattoo area. This causes the healing process of the epidermis to begin. You have to endure the itching, but sometimes it is difficult.

You cannot peel off the crust; it must peel off on its own. On the sixth and seventh days, the crust begins to fall off in parts, do not help it with the help of improvised means, it should completely fly away from the epidermis on its own.

Continue to smear the skin with the products from the photo instructions. This helps the protective layer come off the skin faster.

For severe itching that is difficult to tolerate, place a damp cotton pad on your lips and press lightly on it. This will reduce the itching and prevent damage to the surface of the skin tissue.

On the seventh day, the itching intensifies, continue with the same actions. Usually by the end of the seventh day or the beginning of the eighth, the itching ends and the protective layer disappears.

When the skin is freed from the scab, take a photo to compare the lips with the photo that was taken on the first day of healing. This photo comparison will help you find out whether everything has healed correctly. If you have a controversial issue with a cosmetologist, this will help you sort it out. Experts often recommend taking photos.

This is where the girl’s help in healing her lips ends; they then undergo regeneration themselves, the main thing is to provide them with suitable conditions for this.

On what day do the crusts disappear and is it normal if they are not there?

Crusts that appear during the healing process of wounds after tattooing appear 3-4 days after the procedure. Normally, they peel off by the end of the week, i.e. 2-3 days after appearance. If you do not rip them off or widen the wound, restoration of the lips will take up to 10 days.

It happens that healing occurs without crusts. This happens in 2 cases:

1. The tattoo was done incorrectly. Evidence that the needle penetrates the skin to a sufficient depth is the release of lymph. As it dries, it forms crusts, which then fall off. When there are few of them, the paint could penetrate shallowly. This type of permanent makeup quickly disappears from the skin.
2. Careful care. Beauty salons are offering a new service - lip tattooing without crusts. The result is achieved thanks to a technology in which lymph is regularly removed and regenerating ointments are used. Clients must follow the specialist’s recommendations, then after 3 days the lips will look healthy and their color will be rich.

Healing after permanent treatment takes place individually. If the client has a fast metabolism, the crusts quickly fall off or do not form at all. During the recovery period, monitor how the pigment behaves. When the paint noticeably fades, it’s time for correction.

How to speed up the healing process

Regardless of the day, you must follow all the rules indicated in the photo instructions. Don't forget to take photos to compare the speed of skin healing.

Tips needed for quick healing:

1. Set alarms so you don’t forget to apply the products from the photo instructions to the damaged area.
2. Be careful with the crust, as its premature detachment will lead to negative consequences that will be reflected in the result.
3. Do not wash your face with running water, as this may cause infection to penetrate the skin.
4. To ensure quick healing, stay at home for the first week after tattooing. This way you will ensure proper care for the damaged area.

If you want to speed up skin regeneration after tattooing, which continues throughout the first month after tattooing, follow the following restrictions:

1. Do not go to the bathhouse, sauna, or swimming pool. Overly moisturizing or drying the damaged area negatively affects its condition.
2. In the first three days, you should not drink alcohol, energy drinks, or coffee, as if there is little bleeding, it will be difficult to stop.
3. Before going outside, use a gentle sunscreen.
4. Avoid physical activity, as it changes the connection between the pigment and the skin of the face for the worse. The sweat that appears on the damaged area of ​​the skin will wash away the pigment, since it is completely absorbed a month after the first correction by the specialist.

Preparation

Proper preliminary preparation of the skin for pigment helps reduce the risk of developing side effects such as allergic reactions and herpes. Taking special measures helps the paint lie flat, take root immediately and stay for a long time.

As a result, the treated surface acquires a uniform color and the contour is correct. Preparation and compliance with the rules for using products before the session will contribute to better distribution of paint in the skin and prevent its accelerated leaching.

Provides effective action of painkillers. Reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions. Lip tattooing, the before and after photos of which reflect the rejuvenating effect, requires a consultation with a cosmetologist before the start of the session.

It reveals:

• contraindications;
• characteristics of the body;
• condition of the skin;
• desired result.

The specialist prescribes a course of Acyclovir to prepare tissues for damage. Its duration is 7 days.

The drug is prescribed in a dosage of 200 mg according to the following scheme:

The use of the drug is mandatory for people who are predisposed to herpes or have recently had it. It is prescribed to prevent recurrent skin lesions. The final result depends on completing the course.

Improper preparation for lip tattooing leads to the appearance of herpes blisters. During the session, trauma to the skin occurs. For the body, such exposure causes stress. The development of infection occurs as a response to irritation.

Herpes blisters interfere with natural healing after permanent makeup. Even after prompt treatment, the surface will not recover properly. Light spots and bald spots may appear in the drawing. As a result, additional correction will be required after 3-4 weeks.

In case of intolerance to the active components of Acyclovir, the cosmetologist will select another medicine of similar effect. In particular cases, antihistamines are prescribed along with an anti-inflammatory drug. It is not recommended to choose medications yourself. The preparatory stage is carried out with a specialist.

Taking vitamins and immunomodulators will help you endure the procedure better. They will strengthen the body's immune system. The dosage and course of treatment are prescribed by a cosmetologist. It is also acceptable to use sedatives before the procedure.

2-3 days before lip tattooing, you must stop taking blood thinners. This measure will prevent bleeding, which will distort the design and prevent the pigment from being absorbed. If you ignore this recommendation, the pain during the procedure will be stronger, and the wounds will take a long time to heal and bleed. The color and shape of the lips may also not match as a result.

The use of antibiotics, vasodilators and hormonal agents is discussed with your doctor individually. If it is not possible to pause the course of treatment, it is recommended to discuss with your doctor options for changing medications for a while. The cosmetologist must know what medications the patient is taking.

Based on this, the desired pigment application technique will be selected or a special product will be used. In extreme cases, the specialist may decide to reschedule the session. It is necessary to stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Caffeine-containing products can negatively affect the results. For example, Coca-Cola, energy drinks, coffee and strong tea.

The photo shows photos of lips before and after tattooing.

You should limit your diet to fatty and fried foods, as well as garlic, sweet soda, and seafood. They increase blood pressure and promote vasodilation. It is important to decide in advance about the time of permanent makeup. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the physiological characteristics of the body and the time of year.

There are no strict prohibitions on this issue, but it is recommended to seek the advice of a cosmetologist.

In winter, permanent makeup will not be exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, you don’t have to cover your lips with sunscreen. At the same time, delicate skin must be protected from the negative effects of frost, snow and wind.

During the heating season, it is important to monitor the level of humidity in the room. Dry air can cause the healing scab to crack. In the warm season, the result can be spoiled by thirst and dry lips, frequent drinking and sweat getting on damaged skin.

Tips for caring for your lips after shading

Shading is a permanent tattoo in which the contour and inside of the lips are painted over with pigment. Because of this, strong care must be provided.

Do not let your lips dry out during the first week; constantly lubricate them with some product. Vaseline ointment or fatty baby cream can also be used as this remedy.

Apply the products from the photo - instructions in a thick layer over the entire surface of the skin so that the ointment penetrates into all the desired areas of the epidermis.

Food should be consumed with greater caution. In the first days, it is better to eat soft foods: soups, purees, yoghurts; it is better to eat them through a straw, or with a small spoon, so as not to touch the damaged tissue.

Advantages and disadvantages

The cosmetic procedure has its advantages and disadvantages. It is important to evaluate them before performing permanent makeup. This will allow you to get the desired result to the maximum.

Lip tattooing, a photo before and after which emphasizes the natural result, has the following advantages:

1. Saving. The need for touch-up is reduced or completely eliminated. This feature allows you not to waste time on makeup and save money that was spent on buying lipsticks, gloss and pencils.
2. Durability. Permanent makeup allows you to look impressive at any time. Confidence in your grooming and beauty always remains.
3. Rejuvenation. Correctly performed tattooing can make a woman visually younger. Age-related changes are manifested not only by the appearance of folds and facial wrinkles. Faded shade and aging skin of the lips betray age. Correction of contour and tone hides the onset of the aging process.
4. Protection. Regular use of lipstick harms the epidermis. The introduction of a coloring pigment has a more gentle effect, because the procedure is performed once.
5. Contour correction. Without the use of plastic surgery, tattooing corrects imperfections in the outline of the lips. The procedure can make them thinner or fuller.

Despite the advantages of permanent makeup, the process has significant disadvantages. They make you think about the need for a session.

Disadvantages of the procedure:

1. Discomfort. Tattooing cannot be performed without causing discomfort to the patient. It is done using local anesthesia. Anesthesia cannot completely deprive a person of pain. After completion, the lips hurt for a long time until they heal.
2. Constant tone. Lip color lasts for many months and sometimes years. Bright makeup is not always appropriate. If you choose saturated shades, you will not be able to lighten your skin.
3. You can't fix bad work. You need to choose a salon and a specialist carefully. It is recommended to rely on reviews from real people. Poor quality tattooing cannot be corrected. The work of a low-qualified specialist can ruin the appearance.
4. Contraindications. The procedure has a large number of limitations. Because of them, many patients cannot afford permanent makeup.
5. Need for updating. Busy girls find it inconvenient to regularly carry out corrections, which are required every 2-3 months. Moreover, the effect lasts much longer than when using cosmetics.