Permanent lip makeup: pros and cons, how long it lasts and how the procedure goes, application technique, healing

Every representative of the fair sex considers the lips to be the most important part of the face and image as a whole, which is why this area receives so much attention in aesthetic medicine. Women have always tried to emphasize this area: they used products that enhance the color and shine of their lips, but now for several years now in photographs girls have been lining their lips “duck lips” or “duck face”.

The duck trend has taken over the world so much that scientists have wondered why women so want to accentuate the lip area, change and increase their shape and volume.

Scottish scientists even conducted a study, the results of which were published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine 1. According to an online survey of 258 women living in Scotland (average age 27 years), the presence of a pronounced bump on the upper lip meant that a woman is more likely to experience a vaginal orgasm.

Perhaps it is precisely this desire that drives women who so actively form their lips like a duck?

The importance of permanent lip makeup

Permanent lip makeup is a procedure that gives the lips additional volume, corrects the contour and colors them in the desired color.

It is worth noting that some consider this type of procedure to be a tattoo, in principle this is so and permanent makeup is applied using a tattoo machine, but after a few years it requires correction. The coloring pigment is introduced under the top layer of the skin, approximately 0.3-0.7 mm.

The best preparations with hyaluronic acid to shape your lips

Preparations for shaping lips with hyaluronic acid differ from the usual fillers, which are necessary to eliminate signs of aging from the face, and are produced in a separate series. The most popular are:

These drugs have a number of advantages:

• dissolve without a trace in tissues and after a certain time are removed from the body by the lymphatic/circulatory systems;
• the composition contains an anesthetic substance, which eliminates the need for local anesthesia and makes the procedure as comfortable as possible for the patient;
• the resulting effect lasts up to one and a half years, and it is visible almost immediately (after 24 hours);
• the agents administered are hypoallergenic; a history of an inadequate reaction is not a contraindication.

Types of permanent lip makeup

Basic techniques for permanent lip makeup:

• Drawing a contour - outlines all the edges of the lips, giving them a more regular and clear shape. As a rule, they use a pigment that matches the tone of the lips or is half a tone warmer; most often, older girls choose this tattooing technique. This method will not change the shape of your lips or give them more volume.
• Full filling of lips with color - can be done in any tones. It is worth noting that this type of tattooing allows you to give your lips a more voluminous look, but you need to choose the right pigment tone.
• Shading the contour - creates the effect of a more natural makeup, in appearance it very much resembles a slightly erased lipstick. Permanent lip makeup with shading can be partial or full, in brighter or more natural tones.
• 3D tattooing is considered one of the most complex and beautiful types. With the help of 3D tattooing, you can correct lip asymmetry or uneven contours and add volume. As a rule, this type of procedure is carried out in 2 stages: initially a sketch is drawn and a shade is selected, a contour is drawn, and then a coloring pigment is introduced.
• Watercolor is a tattooing technique in which the outline is not drawn. As a rule, natural pastel colors are chosen and in appearance they resemble painted lips with a transparent gloss. Reviews of permanent lip makeup show that it is this method of application that gives the lips the most natural look.

Contour plastic

Contour plasty is an injection method to correct the shape and size of the lips. The desired effect is achieved by introducing a gel or filler into certain areas of the mouth, following the injection technique.

Most drugs used for lip augmentation procedures are based on hyaluronic acid. But compositions based on:

• natural and synthetic collagen;
• polylactic acid;
• patient's adipose tissue.

This type of correction is one of the fastest compared to analogues.

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:

1. This lip color will be permanent, so it should be suitable for everyday wear.
2. The chosen color must correspond to the color type of appearance.
3. On dark skin, the coloring pigment appears paler, but on light skin it appears richer and more striking.
4. 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.

Pros and cons of permanent makeup

Among the advantages are:

• It is much easier to tolerate, since the procedure does not involve injections;
• Corrects various lip imperfections;
• Visually enlarges lips;
• Saves money because you don't need to use lipstick or lip gloss;
• Saves time because you don't have to apply all your makeup.

• The lips heal after the procedure for at least a week, and crusts form that cannot be torn off;
• The coloring pigment dries out the skin of the lips quite a lot;
• You can get a fever during the procedure if there are even the slightest wounds on the lips;
• Corrections need to be made periodically;
• The chosen tone may become boring over time and it is not always possible to switch it to another;

Fashion changes and over time, one type of tattooing can change into another.

Cheiloplasty

Cheiloplasty is a type of plastic surgery. Both surgical and injection treatments are possible.

Indications for the lip augmentation procedure are:

1. Removal of serious cosmetic defects such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
2. The technique allows you to neutralize the consequences of removing formations in the lip area.
3. Effectively fights age-related changes in the skin of the lips.
4. Allows you to adjust the shape and size of your lips.
5. Raise the drooping corners of the mouth.
6. Using the technique, you can both increase and decrease the shape of your lips.

Injection cheiloplasty is a completely aesthetic procedure. It is designed to emphasize the forms already laid down by nature. Surgical cheiloplasty is used in cases where it is necessary to significantly change or correct the existing shape.

When not to do the procedure

It is worth noting that before applying permanent lip makeup, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications:

1. Benign and malignant tumors.
2. Diabetes.
3. Blood clotting disorder.
4. Epilepsy or fever.
5. The presence of any inflammatory processes, fungus.
6. Mental disorder.
7. Allergy to any drug used in this procedure.
8. Period of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
9. Hypertension.
10. Kidney failure.

Preparation and care after the procedure

In order for the procedure to be as painless as possible and for the coloring pigment to perform well, it is advisable to prepare, namely:

1. Approximately a month before the scheduled procedure, apply a moisturizing balm daily.
2. Take a course of tablets for herpes and continue after tattooing for 5 days.
3. A couple of days before the procedure, do not drink alcohol, coffee, tea or products that thin the blood.
4. Take vitamin C to maintain immunity.

After lip tattooing has been applied, it is worth taking proper care of it, especially in the first days:

• During the first 24 hours, the skin on your lips gets a little wet, so it is recommended to blot them lightly with a napkin.
• Do not tear off the crusts that appear a couple of days after applying parchment makeup.
• Do not visit the bathhouse or solarium for a month.
• If your lip skin is too dry, you can lubricate it with a thin layer of balm.
• Do not use hydrogen peroxide or preparations containing alcohol, otherwise the lip color may fade.
• Do not use any decorative cosmetics on your lips and do not touch them with your hands.

How long does the result last after changing the shape of the lips with hyaluronic acid?

Manufacturers claim that the result obtained after changing the shape of the lips with hyaluronic acid will last for one and a half years. In reality, this period is 6-12 months, the period is influenced by the following factors:

• proper care of the lips and the skin around them;
• amount of time spent in direct sunlight;
• general health, level of immune system;
• presence/absence of mechanical impact on the treated part of the face;
• patient's age.

You should expect to have to repeat the injection procedure with hyaluronic acid fillers every 10 months (average).

When to make a correction

As a rule, correction of permanent lip makeup is carried out 1-1.5 months after the procedure.

• After such a period of time, the result of the work will be quite clearly visible and if there are small defects, they can be corrected, as well as the shade of the selected color can be adjusted.
• Then correction should be carried out approximately every 1-2 years, depending on how quickly the pigment fades.

It is worth noting that the price for permanent lip makeup and correction differs significantly, so you should not save on it so that the result is aesthetically attractive and your lips always have a well-groomed appearance.

Simple recommendations

• Do contouring only in a licensed clinic, where experienced doctors with specialized education work.
• Choose a specialist you will trust. The result largely depends on this. Take the time to get to know the doctor in advance and make sure you understand each other. Read reviews from other patients, including on third-party sites.
• Answer your doctor's questions frankly regarding contraindications, allergic reactions and previous experiences with lip augmentation.
• Entrust the choice of filler to a specialist. You just need to tell what result you want to achieve, and the doctor will offer the optimal solution to the problem. There are softer and denser fillers; the volume may also vary (although it is not recommended to use more than 1 ml). A good doctor will definitely explain his choice to you and give reasons for it.
• The cosmetologist will definitely answer all your questions before and during the procedure. He won’t leave you later either - you can always go to the clinic for advice.

Following these simple rules will help you make no mistakes in your choice and avoid the risks that you may encounter in the pursuit of savings.

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