Selecting a Safe and Beautiful Pigment for Lip Tattoo

Issues discussed in the material:

• How permanent makeup transforms your appearance
• What types of lip tattoos exist?
• In what situations is this or that technique suitable?
• How is the lip tattoo procedure performed?
• What are the features of preparing and caring for lips after tattooing?
• How to choose a salon and permanent makeup artist

The procedure for lip tattooing or micropigmentation is the process of introducing a special hypoallergenic pigment into the subcutaneous layer to a depth of 0.3–0.8 mm, with the help of which the lips acquire a clear, indelible contour. We will consider the most popular lip tattoo techniques in this article.

Lip tattoo techniques examples with photos

Permanent lip tattooing techniques are selected by a professional artist depending on the problem that needs to be solved. We will consider all types of modern permanent makeup in detail below.

1. Contour technique.

Most women over 40 experience blurred lip lines. It is with this problem that they come to the salon. The clear outline obtained as a result of the procedure resembles a pencil stroke.

It is worth noting that lip correction in this way does not change the shape acquired from birth. A correctly performed technique leads to a natural effect: the selected pigment, in perfect harmony with the natural shade, transforms the lips. The result of the correction looks natural and soft.

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2. Contour technique with shading.

To give lips brightness and richness, they use the technique of permanent makeup with shading and contouring. The idea of ​​such a tattoo is to apply a contour of the same shade as the pigment used on the lips. The middle is not painted over, visually creating the effect of slightly erased lipstick.

Due to the fact that the permanent is applied beyond the natural boundaries of the contour, the effect of plump and more voluminous lips is created. Any shade of pigment can be chosen - both dark and light. Young ladies of all ages can use the technology.

3. 3D technology.

Additional types of tattooing

Ombre

A popular but extremely complex type of tattoo that is performed only by experienced professionals. The entire process requires precise and balanced movement, as well as extensive experience in color grading. The same technique involves gradually lightening the treated area, from the contour to the center of the fold.

As a result of carefully performed work, the lips are optically enlarged. They become more expressive, stylish and structured.

lipstick effect

The lipstick effect is achieved by filling the entire contour of the lips with the selected shade of tattoo. The main distinguishing feature: the chosen color can be “lipstick”, rich, intense. Experts advise choosing rich, not too bright colors. Expressive shades are not always suitable for everyday wear.

To get an expressive, but not vulgar look, combine the effect of a tattoo of kissed lips with full filling of the lips with lipstick.

This technique is suitable for women who want to make age-related changes invisible. With age, the look loses its tone, freshness and colorfulness. The lips become pale, the corners of the mouth droop, and wrinkles appear. The effect of lip tattooing when applying lipstick of an even, deep tone will hide imperfections and create a rejuvenated appearance for the client.

Pigmentation

It is considered one of the most natural tattoo options. This process allows for high-quality correction of lip color, which gives clarity and timeliness even to people with dull skin color. This process also allows you to get rid of the systematic use of glosses and lipsticks.

Lip Light

In 3D technology, not only the red border is developed, sometimes the surrounding skin is also treated with a lightening gradient. A thin, light line creates the effect of a seductive smile. This technique is called Lip Light or light kajal. This manipulation is also only available to an experienced cosmetic surgeon.

In 3D technology, not only the red border is developed; sometimes the surrounding skin is also treated with a slight gradient lightening.

Advice! Before you try lip highlighting on yourself, make sure your lip shape is perfect. Otherwise, reflectors will draw attention to any existing imperfections.

Sputtering

Spray is a subtle type of permanent makeup. Women are looking for a salon that can offer this procedure. They believe it is painless and safe. The needle is inserted only into the upper layers of the dermis. The skin of the lips becomes inflamed and swollen, as with other methods.

Healing after a tattoo occurs faster: there are no blood vessels on the surface of the skin tissue.

They are not damaged during the procedure. Correction of shape and color allows you to solve all the aesthetic problems that face the traditional type of permanent makeup. The main disadvantage is that the lips remain thinned for 1 to 1.5 years. Then a correction needs to be made.

Naturel

This technique is popular with young girls who are not ready for drastic changes. This approach allows you to give your lips a slight tint of brightness and add expressiveness without extravagance. The paint tone used is close to the base one, so the intervention remains unnoticed by others.

The shade of the paint is close to the main color, so the intervention remains invisible to others.

Preparation for lip tattooing

Prevention of herpes is a necessary condition for performing permanent lip makeup. As a result of the procedure, regardless of the technique used, microdamages are formed on the delicate skin, which contribute to a decrease in tissue immunity, resulting in the formation of herpes. This applies even to those girls who have never encountered such an illness before. Neglect of prevention will lead to your lips being affected by herpes on the second to fifth day. Not only will the appearance suffer, but the pigment injected under the skin will be corroded by infection, and areas where the herpes is localized will remain unfilled with color.

About a week before the procedure, you need to take Acyclovir and Valtrex. On the day of your visit to the specialist and two days after it, you need to continue taking these remedies. Before tattooing, do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol or energy drinks for 24 hours, and do not eat seafood or any dishes that thin the blood.

To maintain and strengthen the immune system, you can drink vitamin C, Immunal and homeopathic medicines.

How to do this makeup

Permanent makeup for brunettes, blondes and redheads is done according to the same principle. The master injects natural dyes under the client’s skin, and then, if necessary, shades them over the entire area. The process itself involves only four stages:

1. Choice of color and style. A good master will always provide you with a choice of current options for applying pigment paint, as well as an abundance of the coloring composition itself.

2. Marking the area. Initially, the specialist forms the outline with an erasable pencil, and only then begins to work with tattoo equipment.

3. Application. Once the specialist has chosen the paint, the processing method and applied the preliminary contour, he begins the main process.

4. Correction. After 3-4 weeks after the color is applied, you will need to attend a correction to fix the color.

Prohibitions and contraindications to the procedure

The permanent tattoo procedure is absolutely contraindicated for diabetes, oncology, liver, kidney failure, HIV infection, hepatitis, AIDS, epilepsy, bronchial asthma, hypertension, acne, poor blood clotting, dermatological diseases, breastfeeding, mental disorders and diseases of the central nervous system , pregnancy and the presence of keloid scars.

Also, lip tattooing has a number of limitations.

Firstly

, it is prohibited to use excessively bright and saturated pigment that resembles lipstick in dark shades: cherry, burgundy, brown, plum, etc.

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Secondly

, permanent application should be avoided during critical periods or with weakened immunity.

Third

, an absolutely necessary condition is the prevention of herpes.

Fourth

, when applying pigment, it is forbidden to go beyond the line of the natural contour of the lips.

In addition, performing the procedure at home is unacceptable! The service should be provided only by a specialist with the necessary qualifications, in a clean office, using a sterile disposable instrument.

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:

1. Drawing a sketch on the lips and fixing it.
2. Passing along the contour of the sketch with a device that makes micropunctures. The manipulation is performed without anesthesia.
3. 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.
4. 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.

How to choose lip tattoo color

Perhaps the most difficult thing in the permanent makeup process is determining the color of the pigment. This is not surprising, since you will wear it on your lips for several years. This is why it is so important to take a responsible approach to choosing a master. A professional in his field will be able to accurately determine your face type, skin color and select the most correct option.

The choice of color is limited only by your imagination. In the final version, the lip color can be absolutely any, even blue, if you so choose. But such radical changes are useless, because it is much better to emphasize the shade given to you by nature.

When choosing a tone, you can be guided by the color of your hair. For example, shades of pink and nude colors suit blondes, while red and brown suit brunettes. Selecting a pigment is very similar to buying lipstick. If necessary, the specialist applies each shade of pigment to the lips, and all you have to do is “try it on” for yourself and make the final decision.

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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Consequences of lip tattoo

Before you decide to tattoo your lips, you need to consider all the positive aspects and possible negative consequences of the procedure. The correct selection of material combined with the professionalism of the specialist will lead to the best result - the beautiful lips you dreamed of. But you need to take into account that within a month the swelling will subside and the crust will disappear.

Although micropigmentation is a cosmetic procedure, it is an operation. And any operation, as we know, carries the risk of negative consequences. In addition to cosmetic defects, health problems may arise. The pigment introduced under the skin, being a foreign substance, directly affects the immune system and cellular structure.

The most common side effect of lip tattooing is herpes. The next most popular positions are occupied by infectious diseases that occur when dirt and dust enter the affected areas. They form in the form of wounds and pustules and carry a risk of infection. An insufficient level of skill can lead to the fact that the procedure leaves scars and wounds, which can be quite difficult to get rid of.

The least severe consequences are considered to be an allergic reaction and swelling. They arise as a response of the body to the administered drug. Moreover, if swelling that appeared immediately after the procedure and subsided within a couple of days is considered normal, then a longer reaction requires immediate consultation with a doctor. Taking antihistamines, applying hydrocortisone ointment to the lips, and applying dry ice have a beneficial effect only in rare cases. This situation requires contacting a therapist and the specialist who performed the procedure.

Improperly performed tattooing can cause aesthetic problems - uneven lip contour and color. There are also disadvantages such as uneven pigment distribution and gaps. Contacting a more qualified technician will allow you to positively resolve the situation.

Contraindications

Girls are interested in whether it is possible to get a tattoo during menstruation. Tattooing cannot be done not only during the cycle, but also three days before their onset, and you also need to wait three days after them, because at this time the body is susceptible to diseases, and the risk of negative consequences increases.

This is not the only reason why tattooing should not be done. It is also prohibited for the following problems:

1. Lip diseases (scars, injuries, peeling). They must be in healthy condition before tattooing.
2. The presence of alcohol in the blood a day ago.
3. Poor blood clotting rate.
4. Oncology.
5. Infectious diseases accompanied by increased body temperature.

With these indicators, tattooing cannot be done, as this can worsen the health condition.

Lip tattoo and herpes

As mentioned earlier, before the procedure it is necessary to undergo a course of prophylaxis using drugs against herpes. This will reduce the likelihood of the disease occurring, but will not eliminate it completely. To be completely confident in the successful outcome of the procedure, you need to use the service in a salon whose reputation is beyond doubt. You shouldn't skimp on your health. The cost of treatment if unsuccessful can be much higher.

Pay attention to the cleanliness of the office and the materials the master works with. The main cause of herpes is the use of dirty instruments or insufficient sterility of the room. The artist should use exclusively disposable tools when opening lip tattoo needles in front of you. The absence of gloves and sterile instruments should alert you and prompt you to refuse the procedure.

Before performing micropigmentation, check the reputation of the specialist. Do not focus on cost - this is not a decisive factor in making a decision in favor of a particular salon. Look at the portfolio, read the reviews, and only then trust your lips to a specialist.

What do cosmetologists advise?

The specialist considers each situation separately. But some recommendations apply to everyone:

• Bright and acidic colors are a risky decision. They will be appropriate for evening makeup, but not all day. Therefore, cosmetologists advise avoiding them.

• The expiration date of the dye is checked before each procedure. The client also has the right to examine certificates confirming the specialist’s competence and the quality of all components used for the procedure (pigments, anesthetics, painkillers). Do not use drugs that have expired.

• From an environmental point of view, the optimal solution is natural dye components. They give natural shades and are well tolerated by the body. The permanent micropigmentation procedure requires financial investment. You cannot skimp on the quality of dyes, anesthetics and other components. Low quality materials will ruin the appearance, and fixing the problem is much more difficult and expensive. Low quality will be noticeable for many days, much longer than the joy of the savings achieved. Therefore, cosmetologists advise using dyes from manufacturers with a good reputation.

Lip tattoo: healing by day

Lips heal quite quickly after tattooing.

After about 4-5 days, you can see color changes on your lips. The complete picture of the transformation by day is as follows:

• Day 1: lips look very bright. Redness and swelling are observed. Immediately after the procedure, such a reaction is considered normal and does not require any action.
• Days 2–3: swelling is observed to subside. The color remains bright. Crust formation is possible.
• Days 4–5: Steady crust formation occurs. There is a feeling of discomfort due to the fact that the lips begin to itch very much. To avoid risk, you need to minimize contact of your hands with your lips, and in no case tear off dry formations. The healing process should take place naturally.
• Days 6–7: lips are completely cleared of crust. They are set to a shade close to natural. The result begins to please you, and there is an indispensable desire to appear in all your glory.

The final result can be assessed after about 30 days. This is exactly how long it takes for the lips to take on their natural appearance and final color.

Contour with shading

In this case, the contour is not a thin line, but a shaded one, thanks to which you can experiment with the color of lipstick within a wider range than in the case of a clear contour. At the same time, this type of tattoo is also divided into two subtypes: a slightly darker contour smoothly turns into shading (shading width is about 5 mm), a natural contour, clear, matching the tone of the shading.

Before starting the procedure, it is important to have a complete understanding of it. You should listen to the opinion of the master. Also, preparing for tattooing requires taking medications for herpes. The course must be started 3 days before the procedure itself. But these are not all precautions; some people are contraindicated for any type of lip tattoo. You should consult a dermatologist and allergist about the possibility of applying it.

How long does lip tattoo last?

Many factors influence the preservation of the effect of lip tattooing. The main ones are the client’s age and the quality of the pigment. The younger the woman resorting to the service, the less lasting the effect of the procedure. This is due to rapid skin regeneration and accelerated metabolism. The higher the quality of the coloring pigment, the longer its effect and retention of color on the lips. Low quality paint will last no more than a year, but good quality dye will last more than three years.

In addition, the use of low-quality pigment entails not only fading or complete disappearance of the tattoo, but also staining the lips green or blue. Neither a laser, nor even home attempts will help completely get rid of this problem. Therefore, you need to carefully approach the choice of a salon and specialist, not guided by price alone. A high-quality lip tattoo procedure cannot be cheap.

The enemies of permanent makeup are peeling, tanning, sauna and steam bath. They significantly reduce the lifespan of the tattoo. Therefore, to ensure proper care, you need to limit your exposure to the factors listed above that negatively affect your new lip color.

Are tattoo dyes safe?

The issue of the safety of the procedure for applying a cosmetic tattoo and the pigments used for this is acute. Different experts sometimes express diametrically opposed opinions on this issue: from accusing pigments of the ability to provoke cancer to statements about the complete safety of dyes for health.

The truth, given such a range of opinions, usually lies somewhere between the extreme positions. At the initial stage of development of cosmetic micropigmentation, low quality components were used. Many of them contained harmful components and could cause serious harm to health. Modern drugs meet safety standards and cannot harm health.

Cosmetic tattoo is an intervention in the body. Therefore, people who take responsibility for their own health make efforts to ensure that it is as safe as possible.

Lip tattoo care

As for long-term care, first of all, it is necessary to limit exposure to the sun and avoid scrubbing the lips. In the immediate aftermath of the procedure, you should treat your sponges with special care. During the procedure, they were exposed to the aggressive effects of the device and received microtraumas. For quick healing, it is recommended to frequently lubricate the surface with wound-healing and disinfecting ointments. Do not allow the delicate skin of your lips to dry out.

In the first time after the procedure, to avoid infection, avoid using decorative cosmetics. During tissue regeneration, it is preferable to stay at home to eliminate the risk of infection. Also, mechanical impact should not be allowed: do not rub your lips with your hands or a towel. To quickly relieve swelling, apply dry ice to your lips and apply a healing ointment. If necessary, seek help from specialists.

Lip tattoo correction

More than half of the success of the procedure depends on the qualifications of the specialist. Only a professional will be able to choose the colors of the pigment and apply it so that the result of the procedure looks natural and transforms the client’s appearance. Lack of experience can negatively affect the result. In addition, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to aftercare. This is the time when the crust is formed, the skin is restored and the final distribution of the dye occurs. Failure to follow the care rules can negatively affect the result of the procedure and lead to more than one correction. This is precisely what justifies the need to carefully select a salon and artist for permanent tattooing and lip correction.

The following reasons for tattoo correction are distinguished:

• Existing features in the client’s metabolism. There are two options for the development of events: the body does not respond to the injected dye or actively fights it. Although this is considered a natural reaction, it affects everyone differently. It happens that during the healing of the lips, up to 80% of the pigment is removed, regardless of the quality of the dye and the qualifications of the artist. In such a situation, correction is necessary to restore color.
• Differences in skin types. So, on dry skin, tattooing lasts a long time, while on oily skin, the pigment may spread and be removed.
• Failure to follow recommendations for care after tattooing. Breaking the rules often leads to disastrous results. It happens that clients do not wait for the scab to heal naturally and remove it themselves, without using healing ointments. Excessive use of skincare products is also harmful. This contributes to the greenhouse effect.
• Errors in the work of the master. The possibility of mistakes exists even among a highly qualified specialist. During operation, a blot may form or, conversely, a small omission may occur. Jewelry precision and well-developed skill in introducing pigment into the subcutaneous layer are necessary conditions for micropigmentation.
• Late correction. The removal of the coloring pigment usually occurs after two to three years. After this time, the lips acquire their natural shade. To maintain the result, it is necessary to make an annual correction.

The first correction is necessary approximately 4 weeks after tattooing. During this period, complete healing of the skin occurs, and the pigment is finally distributed. With a slow metabolism, it may take longer to recover - up to one and a half months.

Your skin may be too active in removing pigment, and then the colors begin to fade rapidly. This situation necessitates correction after two to three months. This will help consolidate the result and stop the dye from being removed. A later visit to a specialist will cause the need for full micropigmentation, since the dye in the skin will be almost completely absent.

Tattoo correction should be performed by the artist you contacted initially. He will be able to correctly select the previously used shade of pigment and perform the procedure using the same technique. The only exception is the discrepancy between the specialist’s work and the desired result. Here you have the right to choose a new salon and specialist.

Modern methods

There comes a time when, when looking in the mirror, you begin to notice that the smile has become less bright and seductive, that the outline has completely blurred. Constant touching up with pencil and lipstick no longer hides existing defects. After this, thoughts about injection medicine or surgery using silicone creep into my head. However, there are less expensive and equally effective methods. We are talking about permanent make-up.

The technology of its implementation consists of applying pigment microparticles under the upper layers of the skin in order to imitate natural makeup. The duration of the result lasts from 3 months to a year, but sometimes the effect is noticeable even after a couple of years. The procedure is carried out under anesthesia. As a result, if the work was done by a professional, the lips become brighter, richer and more beautiful.

Interesting! In the early 2000s, when tattooing was just beginning to penetrate everyday life, needles with dye penetrated into the deep layers of the dermis, the effect of the procedure did not disappear for many years in a row. Some shades became lighter, while others acquired implausible undertones. Even now, sometimes there are women with an unnaturally bright smile or uneven spots - these are all the consequences of a failed experiment with appearance.

The modern approach is completely different: all procedures are superficial, needles carry paint under the top layer of skin, which makes the process safer and eliminates the risk of scarring. In addition, a small depth allows you to obtain a uniform shade, which becomes lighter over time.

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