Lip tattoo

Lip tattooing is a popular procedure that allows you to improve your image and, for a long time, refuse to use decorative cosmetics. Despite the absolute safety of the procedure, many girls are still wary of it. 

Contemporary techniques involve injecting dye into the top layer of the skin to ensure that the pigment does not last a lifetime. If needed, it can be permanently fixed or completely diminished.

The treatment becomes more pleasant and secure in complex scenarios, minimizing adverse side effects often linked with tattoos. Unwanted tattoo colours like blue or red are avoided since the pigment is gradually absorbed, giving a natural lip tint.

Women are continuously looking to modify and improve their looks. That is why the cosmetic lip tattoo method is popular. However, its appeal comes from more than the ability to change one’s look. Cosmetic Lip tattooing also includes:

• It can replace cosmetic procedures, particularly lip augmentation. Indeed, natural enlargement may not occur naturally, but it can be accomplished using lip fillers. Nevertheless, the lips will appear visually larger.

• It can visually conceal extreme asymmetry, scars, deep herpes marks, and more.

• The recovery period does not require much effort. The skin heals quickly, without discomfort or any problems.

The tattoo for lips appears beautiful and well-maintained, saving you from having to apply lip colour. You can confidently eat, drink, swim, and use the sauna, knowing that your lip colour and shape will remain intact.

The procedure’s drawbacks include contraindications, potential herpes outbreaks, and swelling. The expert must demonstrate professionalism and skill in choosing the appropriate shade.

We do not recommend neglecting contraindications. It is forbidden to perform the procedure for those who have epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, cancer, nervous disorders, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, herpes in the active stage or not yet fully healed. Do not perform tattooing on pregnant and lactating women because of the need for anaesthetic, without which it is impossible to carry out the procedure of tattooing.
Any indisposition or general ill health – a reason to postpone the procedure.

Lip tattoo imitates natural lip colour makeup. The natural effect lasts for several years with timely correction and refreshing.

Every year, there are new techniques for applying pigment, and the most popular today is the following.

• Lip Contour tattooing without spreading. The dye is applied to the outer line of the lips, creating a clear outline. This method of tattooing is suitable for women of age. Since the pigment does not fill the rest of the lips, it is recommended to make the lip contour in natural tones about half a tone darker than the natural colour of the lips.
• Lipstick effect: Dense filling of the entire lip area with the pigment of one shade. Suitable for any age. Choose a pastel natural lip colour so the result does not look too bright.
• Aquarelle lip tattoo: contourless filling with colour by spreading. The result is comparable to a light translucent lip gloss. This natural effect suits absolutely everyone and gives the image freshness.
• Ombré lips: Gradient filling is performed over the entire area of the lips. On the outer contour of the pigment, the shade will be darker. Thanks to the combination of several tones, you can achieve a significant volume and lushness of the lips.

When choosing a permanent lip shade, focus on your appearance’s colour type. Brunettes will suit more saturated hues, and blondes, conversely, should prefer pastel, gentle tones. In addition, remember that permanent makeup lasts for several years, so do not choose too saturated shouting tones. The bright pigment will be impossible to cover even with decorative cosmetics.

Girls with cold skin lips will suit warm, neutral shades: scarlet, berry terracotta, caramel, etc. Ladies with warm skin can use cool tones, such as pastel pink, chocolate and others.

Preparation for lip tattooing is no less important than the care after it.

For a few days before the procedure, exclude the intake of alcohol, antibiotics, and blood thinners.

If a herpes infection is present in the body (if a herpes sore has occurred at least once in the past), antiviral medications should be begun right after the procedure.

Before getting a cosmetic tattoo, avoid any cosmetic or cosmetological procedures that may damage the skin of the lips, such as peeling or scrubbing, for 4-5 days. Also, ensure the lips are clean before the cosmetic tattoo procedure.

The process starts with the expert choosing the lip shade during the consultation, which is determined by the technique chosen beforehand. The shade is not solely decided based on the client’s preferences, as there are limitations on the colours and shades of pigment available.
The colours used are neutral and timeless, such as pink, red, and coral. Additionally, the artist always follows the principles of colour theory. The selected hue should naturally complement the individual’s complexion, eyes, hair, and overall appearance.

Next:

• A sketch is created if necessary, but it is not always needed. It depends on the chosen technique (for example, for watercolour lips, you do not need a sketch; for lipstick technique with beautiful contour, you need one) and on recreating a particular lip shape. For example, working from a sketch to camouflage extreme asymmetry is better.

• While the procedure can be unpleasant and occasionally painful, anaesthesia helps to lessen these feelings. An anaesthetic is given before and during the lip tattoo treatment to reduce discomfort, redness, and swelling.

• The process of lip tattooing involves the master going over the area to fill it.
• The end of lip tattooing, consultation, and answers to questions.

Depending on the chosen technique, it takes no more than 2 hours. Next, the master makes an appointment for correction, recommended a month after the first session when the skin heals and recovers.

Care involves recommendations and prohibitions. Recommendations include:

• Removing protruding lymphatic fluid with a cotton disc and chlorhexidine or wet wipes;
• Avoiding dry skin conditions. It is essential to moisturize the lips to prevent rough crusts constantly. The master will tell you how to moisturize
• Do not tear off the crusts manually; let them come off naturally.

• in the first few days of drinking through a tube, exclude hot drinks, kissing;
• exclude trips to the sauna, and do not sunbathe. In the future,e it is recommended to apply sunscreen with SPF 40+ on the lips;
• do not drink alcoholic beverages, which slow down the healing process and skin recovery.
• Do not scratch your lips. Feeling itching in the lip area, hinting at the formation of herpes, immediately start taking Acyclovir or analogue.

Lip tattoos usually heal in around 28 days. This timeline includes the first “acute” healing phase, which can take up to 7 days for each person, and the recovery phase, during which the skin has healed. However, the tattoo colour may continue to change due to physiological and skin processes. The skin may feel sensitive and slightly wet during the first few days.

The liquid dries between days 3 and 5, resulting in some peeling that should not be removed manually. By days 7-10, the peeling has naturally fallen off, revealing a lighter pigment colour. The impact of lip tattooing becomes evident many days later as the body adjusts to the pigment for another 10-15 days. The ultimate conclusion can be determined after 28-30 days, when changes may be required.

The specialist will always recommend getting it done. This includes increasing colour saturation, prolonging the tattoo’s durability, and correcting any tiny flaws that may have emerged throughout the lip skin’s recovery process. While correction is not required, preserving the desired result for up to 1.5 years without touch-ups or two years or more with correction is advised. Additionally, adjustments within 1-2 months cost 50% of the initial procedure costs.

The cosmetic tattoo procedure does not directly lead to the development of herpes, as herpes is a preexisting infection in all individuals. However, it does serve as a trigger for the onset of the disease. When there is damage to the skin on the lips, the immune system becomes activated and compromised. This affects the nerve endings, subsequently causing the infection to become active.

If a herpes outbreak occurs before getting a tattoo, the tattooing cannot proceed until the sore has fully healed. Otherwise, there is a risk of not only ending up with a poorly healed lip tattoo but also needing medical attention. Suppose herpes develops after the lip tattoo procedure. In that case, it is essential to begin taking antiviral medication and then schedule a touch-up appointment once the sore has healed to restore the natural lip colour in the affected area.

The appearance of herpes can be prevented with the help of prophylactic intake of antiherpes drugs. 

Depending on the conditions (for comfort in the studio, you will have to pay extra,  and the master himself (specialist “with a name” will cost more than beginners—it is understandable). The average price with an expert cost is $500 to $800.