Tattooing is a minimally invasive technique of filling the skin with colored pigment in order to change its shape and create long-lasting makeup. The cosmetic procedure is in demand among beauty salon clients for the opportunity to change their appearance and disguise imperfections without surgery or drug injections. A new trend is lip augmentation with tattooing.
Is it possible to enlarge it with tattooing?
Permanent makeup involves the introduction of special dyes into the surface layers of the skin. The finest needle is used. The technique allows you to hide asymmetry, disguise small scars, change shape, change sizes.
Increasing the volume is possible, but the work requires certain knowledge and skills from the master. A successful result largely depends on the professionalism of the cosmetologist.
The procedure is multi-stage and lengthy. It includes working out the contour with a light color, drawing the relief of the lip, and lightening certain areas to create a visual effect of swelling. If you do not follow the technique, the final coloring will look unnatural and sloppy, like smudged lipstick.
When is it appropriate to use fillers?
Injection techniques used if the configuration of the mouth is satisfactory, has a clear contour and is completely symmetrical. Otherwise, an increase in volume may highlight aesthetic imperfections. The main indications for the use of fillers are:
- Too thin lips;
- Desire to look more sexy;
- Correction of the first age-related changes after 30-35 years;
- Dry, dehydrated skin;
- Drooping corners of the mouth;
- The appearance of wrinkles around the lips, deforming them.
Types of tattoos for enlargement
There are several techniques that can give lips a visual change in size. The choice depends on the individual characteristics of the mouth structure and the client’s wishes. The specialist will suggest the correct option, based on experience and analysis of the appearance of the face.
- Lipstick with surface filling. The technique helps to completely change the natural shade, add shine and shimmer. Permanent coloring allows you to achieve an increase.
- Circuit. Recommended for girls whose lips have a properly shaped, beautiful appearance. To add clarity and volume to the outline, paint in natural pastel colors is used. If desired, a shade can be selected that fully matches the natural color of the treated area. The line is drawn slightly above the natural boundaries.
- Light kajal. The technique was developed specifically for correcting the shape of the mouth. The permanent is inserted into the upper and lower edges under the lip. Natural colors are used, which allows you to recreate natural relief and volume.
- Contour with shading. The makeup artist draws a dark contour along the border, gently blurring the color towards the center within a 5 mm perimeter. Lip tattooing with shading with an enlargement effect is carried out in all color options, including nude.
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Where to do permanent lip makeup
If you want to be sure of the result, contact professional beauty salons and tattoo studios. They employ professional craftsmen who use in their work:
- proven safe paints;
- modern equipment;
- effective painkillers.
In addition, unlike “handicraft” cosmetologists who receive services at home, the salon strictly observes all sanitary and hygienic standards and rules. This is a guarantee of health safety; infection will not be introduced into the body.
How long does the effect last?
It is impossible to answer the question about the durability of permanent makeup. These are individual figures depending on a number of factors:
- age category. The older the woman, the longer the pigment will be removed from the skin. The processes of regeneration and renewal slow down. Young girls have to make adjustments;
- dye quality. Low quality paint can disappear in just a year; for branded products the figure is 3 years or more. The main danger of economical paint is the transition to green or blue, which is almost impossible to get rid of, even with the use of expensive laser technologies and bleaching removers;
- care. Following the recommendations of the master allows you to extend the life of the permanent. If you regularly sunbathe, do peelings, visit baths and saunas, the tattoo will lose its brightness and begin to disappear. To maintain the result, you need to sacrifice the listed pleasures at least in the first couple of months;
- correction. The effect of dermapigmentation lasts for several years with regular repeated procedures for additional pigment injection. The specialist will tell you when to make the correction.
Based on these points, we can conclude that the minimum service life of a tattoo is 1 year. Proper care will increase his life by 2-3 times.
How is the procedure performed?
It's pretty simple. There is nothing scary or dangerous about it. Previously, the master provides advice to the client:
- clarifies wishes;
- gives his recommendations;
- talks about the features of care, etc.
How to make a tattoo
The session involves the following stages:
- choice of contour shape and pigment shade;
- application of anesthetic;
- introducing paint under the upper layers of the skin;
- treatment with antiseptic gel.
Also, the specialist will definitely give recommendations on how to care for your lips so that they heal quickly and the paint lasts as long as possible.
Contraindications
Permanent makeup has a number of contraindications. You should definitely inform your cosmetologist about your health status. This will protect yourself from unpleasant manifestations and consequences.
Among the main contraindications:
- infections and viruses - in particular herpes;
- hypertension, heart disease;
- low level of blood clotting;
- oncology;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- various mental disorders;
- any disease that occurs in an acute form.
Contraindications after lip augmentation
Lip contouring is considered a safe procedure. After it, you can almost immediately return to your normal lifestyle. The need for care and healing is still present. Although the doctor uses anesthesia, the procedure may be painful. Unpleasant sensations persist in the future. They can follow the patient for up to 3 days. In order not to worsen the condition, it is important to follow a number of recommendations. Thus, the following contraindications apply:
- It is recommended not to eat food for 3 hours. The greatest number of restrictions concerns hot dishes. It is better not to eat them during the day. Otherwise, there is a risk of spoiling the result, as well as injuring the treated area. Therefore, it is recommended to give preference to products at room temperature. Hot and spicy dishes should be excluded from the menu. Eating such food is fraught with inflammation and swelling. It is advisable to cut the food into small pieces. It's better not to open your mouth wide. This increases soreness. On the first day after the procedure, it is highly recommended not to touch the treatment area. This is fraught with infection. It needs some time to heal.
- While your lips are healing, it is better not to use decorative cosmetics. The use of lipsticks, lip pencils, balms, and glosses is prohibited. Their use is fraught with the occurrence of infections.
- Overheating must be avoided. Otherwise, restructuring of hyaluronic acid is possible. It is also better not to use cooling compresses too often. Otherwise, the skin will become excessively dry and microcracks may appear.
- It is recommended to limit physical activity. Also, doctors do not recommend showing facial activity.
- Tanning is banned for one to two weeks. During this period, it is also not recommended to be in the open sun. The above procedures lead to excessive sweating, which increases the risk of infection. Additionally, the development of hyperpigmentation and swelling is possible. All warming procedures are also prohibited. They can lead to the breakdown of hyaluronic acid.
How long does the effect last?
The durability of the tattoo will depend on several factors.
Factors:
- Method of applying tattoo for enlargement.
- Bright colors stay on the skin of the lips longer than transparent ones.
- The duration depends on proper care after the procedure.
- Age. On young skin, tattooing will last less time than on women over 30. The reason is the skin’s natural ability to regenerate, which is more active in young girls.
- Skin type. On oily skin, contour lines will fade faster than on dry skin.
The durability of makeup varies from person to person. Some will enjoy their new appearance for 5 years, while others will enjoy 1.5. The deeper the pigment is applied, the longer the cosmetic effect of enlargement will last.
You can consolidate and improve the result with periodic correction. The first is carried out after a month, and then - as the paint fades.
How does tattooing work?
Before the procedure, it is recommended to consult with a therapist and make sure that there are no contraindications to the procedure. It is recommended to take antiherpes drugs for several days: Valtrex or Acyclovir. The day before tattooing, you need to give up coffee, strong tea, and alcoholic beverages. Do not take blood thinning medications such as aspirin.
Before the procedure, you need to remove your makeup. The specialist discusses the shade and shape of future lips with the client; for greater clarity, he can draw lines with a cosmetic pencil. When the desired option is selected, you can get to work.
The specialist performs a light peeling of the lips, removing dead skin cells. The better the skin is cleansed, the longer the results will last. The lips are wiped with a degreasing composition. The next stage is pain relief.
The work is carried out using a special syringe with dye. The master begins work with light contouring. The boundaries of the smile are defined using frequent micro-punctures. The depth of pigment introduction is from 0.6 to 0.8 mm.
The tattoo procedure with shading or complete filling of the lip border takes up to 4 hours.
After marking the contour, the specialist begins shading, using a lighter pigment. When the work is done, the master evaluates the result and makes adjustments if necessary.
Immediately after the procedure, the contours of the lips turn red and swelling appears. The skin looks slightly inflamed and the colors are too bright. The master treats the skin with an antiseptic, the client rests for at least 20 minutes.
Features of volumetric lip surgery
In this case, the cosmetologist works not with the contour, but directly with the tissues of the lips. Volumetric plastic surgery involves the introduction of biodegradable (self-absorbable) fillers based on hyaluronic acid (HA). The treatment is based on the ability of HA molecules to attract water molecules, which increases the volume of intercellular substance in the lip tissue. This allows you not only to carry out a simple correction, but also to create a new, more aesthetic contour.
Over time, HA molecules break down into water and chemical elements with lower molecular weight. All this happens gradually, without a sharp loss of volume. How long does the effect of injections last? This depends on the amount of GC administered and the metabolic rate. Fillers are usually renewed every 7-12 months.
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.
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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Color palette for lip tattoo
In principle, you can use any color and shade you want, but there are several recommendations from experts on choosing a color so that it looks harmonious and beautiful.
It is also worth considering that not every color is suitable for a certain lip tattoo technique.
Nuances when choosing a color:
- This lip color will be permanent, so it should be suitable for everyday wear.
- The chosen color must correspond to the color type of appearance.
- On dark skin, the coloring pigment appears paler, but on light skin it appears richer and more striking.
- If you wish, you can change the color, but it is worth remembering that repainting a light tone will turn out to be darker, so you cannot change bright colors.
Advantages and disadvantages
Permanent makeup is suitable for girls who have too pale lip pigment and unclear contours, who want to enlarge their mouth or change its outline, as well as those who do not like to waste time on multi-stage makeup. Properly performed tattooing can solve many appearance problems. It makes lips fuller, clearer and brighter, allowing you to do without daily makeup. The advantages of the procedure include:
- low trauma and low risk of complications;
- the ability to choose the appropriate technique, color and pigment saturation;
- natural lip augmentation;
- the inks used for tattooing do not cause irritation or allergies;
- with the help of permanent makeup you can hide small defects and scars;
- after contouring, the face becomes more well-groomed and youthful.
An experienced craftsman does not just paint the border. He can subtly enhance the shape of the mouth by lifting the corners, highlighting the cupid line, or emphasizing the lower lip. These small tricks allow you to change the proportions of your face and do without plastic surgery.
Despite the many advantages, lip tattooing also has its disadvantages. These include:
- Medical contraindications. The procedure will be prohibited for active herpes, autoimmune diseases, diabetes and pregnancy. Caution should also be exercised if you are prone to allergies or hypersensitive skin.
- Possibility of infection during the procedure or during the recovery period.
- Insufficient qualification of the master. An unsightly lip contour or a bad color will have to be corrected with a repeat procedure.
- The high cost of tattooing and the need for correction after 1.5-2 years. In some cases, you will have to refresh the pigment more often.
- Soreness. Women with increased sensitivity do not tolerate the procedure well, even with anesthesia.
The work begins with contouring, then shading.
