Lip tattoo, healing by day - photo, what to put on your lips after

Date of publication: 08/30/2017 8854

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:

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.
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

Blood diseases, low blood clotting.
Epilepsy.
Diabetes mellitus in insulin-dependent form.
Keloid scars and the tendency to their appearance.
Somatic diseases and disorders.
Mental problems, disorders.
Any inflammation in the acute stage.
Oncology and neoplasms.
Hepatitis.
HIV AIDS.
Pregnancy and lactation period.
Alcohol or drug intoxication.

Relative contraindications

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

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.
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.
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.

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.

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 to do if you have severe itching

Itching appears towards the end of the first week after tattooing. This is a normal phenomenon, which indicates the process of the protective layer falling off. How long it will last depends on how long the surface of the lips heals.

During this time, distract yourself by any means to make it easier to bear the itching. It is advisable not to be at home alone so that someone can control you and distract you with other activities and entertainment.

The first day is simple and usually not difficult to endure. On the second day it intensifies. The main thing is to keep yourself under control and imagine possible negative consequences if you scratch the area.

If you find it very difficult to tolerate the itching, take a cotton pad, moisten it with an antiseptic and apply it to your lips, pressing slightly on it. You should feel better as some pressure has been applied to your lips.

At this time, frequently apply a healing ointment; it will help reduce itching and also promote rapid peeling of the protective layer.

How much the itching of the lips will intensify after tattooing depends on how quickly the scab heals. This can only be facilitated by creams; its integrity cannot be compromised in advance.

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.

How to reduce all unwanted effects to a minimum

Using the unsuccessful and successful experience that specialists accumulate over time, the basic rules for skin care after a tattoo procedure were derived. If you follow them, the effect will be exactly what you expected.

But there are a few more tips on how to speed up recovery:

To remember when you need to apply the restorative ointment, turn on time reminders on your phone.
Try not to touch the crust. And if this does happen, treat it with an antiseptic and ointment.
Do not use running water for the first week after the procedure.
Do not expose damaged skin to thermal stress, such as a sauna or bathhouse.
Under no circumstances should you visit the pool or swim in the river or sea.
Avoid drinking alcohol, coffee, and energy drinks for the first week.
Limit physical activity. Since sweat released during exercise will end up on the skin of the lips, this can also negatively affect the healing process.
If you go outside, use SPF on your lips or protect them with a medical mask.

Permanent lip makeup is a complex procedure, the correct healing after which, day by day, with photos of your tattoo before, during and after the healing process, depends not only on the artist, but also on you. And, if you follow the instructions, the effect will exceed all expectations. The most important thing is to take the advice responsibly and not be afraid to contact your doctor if you have questions.

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.

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.

Healing periods

After the procedure, the lips will be injured. Therefore, you need to know how long it takes and how your lips heal after tattooing, and how to speed up this process so that the result is justified.

Cosmetologists claim that the regeneration and healing process takes a month. This period can be divided into two periods of time:

Active care. This is the first week after the procedure. At this time, the wounds are maximally susceptible to external infection due to the fact that they are open. We need to make sure that all the “sores” heal as quickly as possible.
Passive healing. This is the time after the first week. Here you just need to continue to follow the cosmetologist’s recommendations and start enjoying the result.

The skin of the lips is constantly exposed to external influences: it moves during conversation, can be injured while eating, and can be exposed to bacteria from the oral cavity. Therefore, care must be thorough.

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.

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:

personal preferences;
features of facial features;
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:

uniformity of tone;
clear contours;
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.

Proliferation phase

This phase begins 2-3 days after the procedure. Increased cell division occurs along the edges of the wound. New capillary vascular networks are formed. Thus, in the area of damage, due to the proliferation of blood vessels, there is an increased supply of oxygen and nutrients to the affected area, and the processes of healing and regeneration are stimulated. On the 4th day, granulation tissue forms, covering the wound. This layer of new cells serves as the basis for further epithelization of the wound surface.

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:

Set alarms so you don’t forget to apply the products from the photo instructions to the damaged area.
Be careful with the crust, as its premature detachment will lead to negative consequences that will be reflected in the result.
Do not wash your face with running water, as this may cause infection to penetrate the skin.
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:

Do not go to the bathhouse, sauna, or swimming pool. Overly moisturizing or drying the damaged area negatively affects its condition.
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.
Before going outside, use a gentle sunscreen.
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.

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.

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:

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.
Durability. Permanent makeup allows you to look impressive at any time. Confidence in your grooming and beauty always remains.
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.
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.
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:

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.
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.
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.
Contraindications. The procedure has a large number of limitations. Because of them, many patients cannot afford permanent makeup.
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.