Cosmetic lip tattoo also known as permanent makeup, can help improve the colour and definition of lips, which may fade and lose fullness with age. This procedure offers a way to enhance lip appearance through lasting or semi-permanent results.
What is lip blushing?
Lip blushing is a procedure that involves inserting pigments into the lips with tiny needles to create a permanent lip colour. It is also referred to as lip tattooing, but it is not the same as traditional tattooing. The procedure can alter the lips’ shape and colour, giving them a youthful appearance.
- Adding colour to your lips.
- Lip shape can be altered if desired.
Lip blushing is a procedure that allows individuals to change the colour or appearance of their lips. Discussing the process with a clinical involves discomfort, potential side effects, and financial considerations.
We aim for the most cost-effective option for you. Before the procedure, we will discuss the process with you and recommend lip shapes that complement your face shape and colours that suit you best.
The process of applying lip colour
The process of permanent lip colour or long-lasting lip colour includes the following steps:
The dermatologist will apply a numbing agent to your lips to reduce pain or discomfort during the procedure.
During the numbing process, the lip colouring artist will discuss and finalize the shape and colour with you, waiting for your approval before proceeding.
During this step, a natural-looking pigment or colour is applied to the lips using multiple tiny needles to create an even tone. This process is repeated until the desired permanent lip colour is achieved.
The process of permanent lip colour typically lasts between one to three hours.
Is the lip-blushing procedure painful?
Before the procedure, the dermatologist applies a numbing cream to the lips to reduce pain. Low pain tolerance may cause discomfort during the procedure. Some people may not feel any pain at all. If needed, the dermatologist may provide pain-reducing pills.
It is advised to avoid supplements such as fish oil, ginkgo, garlic, and vitamin E, as they have been known to increase bruising and bleeding.
Maintenance of permanent lip colour may be required every few years to uphold desired results. Factors such as prolonged sun exposure, frequent lip exfoliation, and smoking can lead to quicker colour fading.
Side effects
Lip colouring procedures at clinics or permanent lip colour processes can have side effects similar to tattooing. These side effects can vary from person to person and typically lessen as the lips heal.
Common side effects include:
- Redness
- Pain
- Swelling
If you experience the following symptoms, it is recommended to contact your doctor.
- Severe lip swelling.
- Pus oozing from lips
- Pain that is worsening
- Fever
- Chills
Additional potential side effects of permanent lip colouring include:
- Rash
- Itchiness
- Scars
- Uneven colouring
- Skin bumps
- The risk of bloodborne illness increases when sharing equipment.
When getting a lip blushing treatment, choosing a clinic that prioritizes hygiene and maintains high standards of cleanliness and sterilization to reduce the risk of infections is essential.
The advantages of permanent lip colour
include cosmetic lip tattoo, tattooing, and numerous other benefits.
You can skip using a lip pencil since the lips are already perfectly defined, eliminating the need to draw the desired shape with a liner.
Lip blushing ensures a long-lasting lip colour that won’t smear, rub off, fade, or get on your teeth, eliminating the need to reapply lipstick after eating or drinking constantly.
Permanent lip colour is a non-invasive procedure that gives full and well-defined lips. It does not require filler injections and uses medical-grade anesthetic. This treatment can correct uneven, sun-damaged, or skinny lips to give them a lovely tint.
The process of permanent lip colouring involves inserting hypoallergenic, natural pigments into the upper layer of the lips, resulting in a long-lasting effect that can last for years with minimal fading over time.
A touch-up can restore your tattoo’s definition, colour intensity, and shape. The natural fading of permanent lip colour allows flexibility to change the shape or colour if desired. Makeup trends evolve, so occasional touch-ups can ensure your lip colour and style remain current.
Lip blushing is considered a cost-effective option when compared to other aesthetic treatments. The risks may vary depending on the individual, but the results are often noticeable in a short amount of time.
Lipstick must be reapplied throughout the day to maintain a bright look, while permanent lip colour provides a long-lasting solution. Say goodbye to constantly reapplying messy lipsticks. Permanent lip colour ensures a bright and beautiful look day and night, with the bonus of soft, supple lips.
The lip blushing procedure offers therapeutic benefits by helping redefine the shape and outline of lips after damage by various causes such as sunburns, burns, or scarring. This procedure can be particularly beneficial for patients who have undergone oral cancer treatment and experienced lip de-pigmentation due to chemotherapy.
Recovery following a procedure
After getting a lip tattoo or blushing, swelling is expected to occur during the healing process, naturally decreasing over time. Proper aftercare is crucial for the longevity of the permanent lipstick. Explore the two main methods of lip tattoo healing and aftercare, along with the expected healing timelines provided.
During days one to two, after getting permanent lip colour, your lips may feel tender and swollen, and the colour may appear darker as the pigment oxidizes. This is a normal part of the healing process and nothing to be concerned about.
Between days 3-14, the lips may flake and shed, feeling dry and looking ‘frosty’. This is normal during the healing process. Your chosen permanent lip colour will reappear once the healing is complete.
Between days 28 and 42, a follow-up visit to the clinic is necessary. The lips should be fully healed by this time, and a touch-up session may be needed to achieve the desired shade of permanent lip colour and saturated and longer-lasting lip blush. Adjustments to the shape can also be made during this visit if desired.
Aftercare for wet healing vs dry healing
The skin specialist might recommend either of these two globally recognised aftercare approaches:
Moisture-based healing: The most favoured and contemporary technique for aftercare following permanent lip colour application is moisture-based healing. In this process, you will be advised to:
- gently dab the lips with damp cotton pads at fifteen-minute intervals following the lip blush treatment, continuing this practice for approximately three to five days or, as suggested by your skin specialist,
- utilise a healing ointment designed explicitly for the permanent lip colour treatment
- Apply sunblock to your lips. Essentials for the moisture-based healing method include:
Damp cotton pads: Necessary for cleansing the lip colour every quarter of an hour with water-soaked pads.
A specific cleanser for permanent lip colour: A cleanser endorsed by dermatologists for permanent lip colour is essential.
Lip balm with SPF 30: To prevent the accelerated fading of the permanent lip colour due to sun exposure, SPF 30 lip balm should be used for at least a month after the peeling process has ended.
Healing ointment for permanent lip colour: An ointment formulated to ensure vibrant and durable colour healing.
The benefits of moisture-based healing for permanent lip colour include no crusting and uniform colour healing.
Drawbacks include the requirement for regular lip moisturising and the need to have a care kit constantly accessible.
Absence of moisture healing: Earlier, it was adopted by lip blush specialists and is still preferred by some. This method involves keeping the newly applied permanent lip colour completely dry.
The healing is left to nature, allowing the lips to recover independently within a few days. Despite significant crusting, these should be kept intact to avoid uneven colouration.
The benefits of the dry healing method include the fact that there is no need for an aftercare kit and less personal effort is required.
The downside is substantial crusting and potential colour loss.
Choosing an aesthetic clinic with high hygiene standards and experienced professionals/dermatologists is essential when seeking permanent lip colour treatment. This will help ensure the desired anti-aging results and a successful lip colour application.
For more information on permanent lip colour and to schedule an appointment with our dermatologist, please get in touch with us via call, email, or message. This procedure can enhance youthfulness, convenience, and confidence in your life.
