Permanent makeup is a procedure in which a specialist introduces special dyes under the upper layer of the epidermis using a professional machine. The result is long-lasting makeup for lips, eyebrows or eyes, which makes the appearance well-groomed and expressive, hides imperfections and age-related changes. This type of tattoo lasts 2-3 years, sometimes longer.
In order for the result to meet expectations, special preparation is needed before permanent makeup. This article contains tips from professional tattoo artists that will help you properly prepare for manipulation, avoid mistakes and get the desired long-term result.
Absolute and relative contraindications for permanent makeup
Tattooing should absolutely not be done if you have a number of diseases. Absolute contraindications:
- acute inflammation in the body;
- oncology;
- poor blood clotting and pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- AIDS, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis;
- mental disorders;
- epilepsy;
- diabetes;
- somatic diseases;
- keloid scars.
Relative contraindications are only a temporary reason to postpone the procedure. However, pigmentation can be done after eliminating these causes. These include:
- skin diseases in the acute period;
- menstruation;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- viral diseases, infections;
- increased body temperature;
- stress, unstable emotional state;
- taking antibiotics or hormonal drugs, including 1-2 months before the procedure.
What and why you should not drink or eat before permanent makeup
Before permanent treatment, you need to adjust your diet. During this period you should not consume:
- Alcohol. A week before permanent makeup, you need to stop drinking alcohol. Alcohol provokes changes in blood pressure, thins the blood, and weakens the immune system. As a result, tattooing causes complications, and damaged tissues heal less well.
- Caffeine. About the same time before permanent makeup, experts recommend stopping drinking coffee and any other drinks with caffeine - tea, energy drinks, Coca-Cola. Caffeine dilates blood vessels and increases bleeding, which is why the technician will not be able to do the job correctly.
- Seafood. Mussels, shrimp, squid and other seafood in the diet affect the speed of lymph flow, provoke bleeding in the presence of injury, and worsen the survival rate of pigment.
- Fatty, spicy, fried foods. Such dishes affect blood flow in a similar way to seafood.
Types of permanent makeup (8 options)
There are several types of this procedure. The choice is made depending on the goals set and the result to be achieved. Let's consider the features of each technique.
Contour technique
Suitable for adding clarity to blurred contours. The procedure will be especially relevant for women over 40 years of age.
As a result, the lips acquire expressive outlines, as if they were outlined with a pencil.
Thanks to the correct selection of colors, the makeup turns out to be neat, soft, perfectly harmonizes with the natural shade, and gives fullness without changing the natural shape.
Contour technique with shading
This type of permanent makeup gives lips brightness and richness. The contours become clearer, the middle remains without coloring pigments, which creates the effect of slightly worn lipstick.
The paint is applied slightly above the natural boundaries, which results in increased plumpness and volume.
The color is selected based on personal preference; it can be light or dark. The technique is suitable for women of all ages.
Shading the outline
It can be complete or partial. Initially, the cosmetologist outlines the contour, then evenly rubs the pigment over the entire surface.
In the photo before and after permanent makeup with shading, you can see that the coloring is light and completely natural.
3D technology
This method is the most complex and allows you to get rid of blurred contours, asymmetry, insufficient volume, and discoloration.
3D tattooing is performed using 5 or more tones. As a result, lips acquire fullness and seductive volume.
The technique involves painting the borders and completely filling the entire surface. This will require at least 2 sessions.
After the procedure, you can drink water and other drinks only through a straw. You will have to protect your face from direct sunlight.
Lips are a fairly sensitive area, so there is pain during the session. It's worth taking this into account.
Plastic surgeon Arnold Almonte
Lip light technique
You can also find another name for the procedure – light kajal. Correct execution of the manipulation requires a high level of skill.
During the session, a light line is drawn above the contour. This is necessary to add plumpness.
Suitable for women with ideal lip shape. Otherwise, all the shortcomings will become more noticeable.
Naturel technique
Suitable for fashionistas who want to maintain their own lip shape, give them richness and expressiveness.
The shade of the coloring composition is selected a little brighter than natural. It is for this reason that a tattoo with an even distribution looks natural and attractive.
Watercolor technique
It refers to non-contour techniques, so a clear contour is not created. The cosmetologist only carefully distributes the paint over the entire surface. Calm pastel colors are used.
From photos and reviews of permanent lip makeup, you can understand that the watercolor technique allows you to achieve maximum naturalness.
From the outside it looks like the girl used a light balm or gloss. The procedure is relevant for any age.
Permanent lipstick technique
The entire surface of the lips is treated with a coloring composition, creating the effect of bright lipstick. Suitable for representatives of the fair sex who dream of completely changing their natural coloring.
With the right shade, lips gain seductive fullness without the need to apply lipstick.
The optimal option is selected based on the condition of the lips and the client’s wishes. An important factor is the woman’s age.
How to choose the ideal time for the procedure
During the procedure, the integrity of the dermis is compromised, so after tattooing, swelling, redness, and inflammation will appear on the skin. This is a normal reaction, and it will take 2 to 7 days for the skin to restore its healthy state. It is necessary to plan your visit to the studio in such a way as to avoid contact with the environment as much as possible during this acute period. For example, before the weekend or vacation.
If you are planning a trip during your vacation, it is better to get a permanent one a month before the trip or upon your return. During the healing period, you should not be exposed to sunlight - ultraviolet radiation will harm the pigment, weaken its survival rate, and distort the color.
What happens when tattooing your eyelids: the need for care
For your information! During tattooing, a needle with a coloring pigment penetrates the surface layer of the skin, violating its integrity and at the same time damaging the walls of blood vessels.
Microscopic hemorrhages occur and, at the same time, the placement of coloring pigment molecules on the damaged areas.
Aseptic inflammation develops , which outwardly looks like swelling and redness .
How to prepare for eye tattooing
Before pigmenting the eyelashes or the interlash space, you cannot perform cosmetic procedures in this area: laminate eyelashes, curl them or do eyelash extensions. If you already have eyelash extensions, they need to be removed within 2-3 days. When the eyelids have completely healed, the eyelashes can be extended again.
Contact lenses should be removed immediately before the procedure. You will have to give them up in the next few days after tattooing. Also, before visiting the specialist, you will have to remove all decorative cosmetics from your eyes and cleanse your skin.
How to prepare for lip tattooing
Before permanent lip makeup, you should adhere to the following reminder:
- cleanse the skin of your lips using scrubs in a week;
- use nourishing creams, balms, cosmetic oils to soften the skin;
- protect the skin from wind and temperature changes using hygienic lipsticks;
- carry out preventive antiherpes therapy, which we mentioned above.
What happens if you don’t prepare for the procedure?
Proper preparation largely determines the quality and durability of pigmentation. No master will be able to achieve an impeccable result if the client did not follow the recommendations and violated prohibitions: drank alcoholic beverages and coffee, did not adhere to a diet, sunbathed, or did not take herpes prevention.
If improperly prepared, the pigment may not take root, and after the crusts come off, it may change color or become deformed. In addition, the procedure will be more painful, and the rehabilitation period will at least double. As a result, damage will be caused to health, appearance and wallet.
Cosmetological consequences
Medical problems can be eliminated with medications recommended by the doctor. Cosmetic consequences caused by errors in the work of a tattoo artist are more difficult to eliminate.
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One of these complications is unsuccessful lip drawing. On the eve of the procedure, you should discuss all the details with the specialist. Only after this proceed to the manipulation.
Among the undesirable consequences of tattooing is an unsuccessfully chosen shade of the dye. To avoid problems, experts recommend choosing the tone closest to your natural lip color.
Sometimes clients complain about a blurry, spreading contour line. It is not possible to eliminate the deficiency.
Dryness and flaking of lips is caused by poor quality pigment or improper care after the procedure. The skin does not receive enough moisture, which causes discomfort. Tattooing with such a complication will not last long.
How to care for permanent hair
To quickly restore the injured area and improve the result, for 7-14 days after the procedure you should not:
- wet the pigmented area;
- tear off scabs, comb the skin;
- go to the solarium, sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool;
- sunbathing;
- use decorative or skincare cosmetics.
Injured skin should be treated with antiseptics and wound healing agents, and lubricated with moisturizer. The master will provide detailed recommendations for caring for the permanent.
Care instructions (5 tips)
In the photo you can see the healing process of lips after permanent makeup day by day. It takes 1 – 2 weeks depending on the condition of the skin.
In the first few hours after the session, the mouth swells, but this goes away within a day.
To relieve swelling, it is recommended to use a compress using, for example, a chlorhexedine solution.
Plastic surgeon Charles Nduka
Over the course of 1–3 days, the pigment looks especially bright; over time, it will acquire the desired shade. On days 3–5, flaky crusts appear on the skin.
For quick and effective healing, you must follow several rules:
- Under no circumstances should the crusts be torn off. The paint is not too deep, so it may go away along with peeling. Your doctor may prescribe anti-allergy medications to relieve itching. Products such as Bepanten and Panthenol will also help you recover faster. They speed up healing.
- Long-term hygiene procedures are contraindicated; only a small amount of shampoo, soap, and cosmetics is acceptable for 10 days. Avoid chlorinated water.
- It is forbidden to sunbathe in a solarium or naturally.
- It is not recommended to use hydrogen peroxide, drugs containing alcohol, or antibiotics. Such products can lead to lip discoloration.
- Do not apply preparations with chemical components to your face.
Reviews and photos taken a week after permanent lip makeup are performed indicate that this period is sufficient for complete recovery.
There is a risk of encountering allergies, granuloma, and infection. But such complications are rare.
Dermatological surgeon Pamela Carr
A pressing question is: how long does a tattoo last? With proper care, the average duration is 2 years. The price for permanent lip makeup, for example, in Moscow starts from 5 – 8 thousand rubles.
Answers to frequently asked questions
- Do I need to choose the pigment application technique myself before tattooing my eyebrows?
You need to decide on the desired result; you can also choose a photo of the eyebrows you like. It is better to select the final pigmentation technique and dye color together with the specialist at a preliminary consultation. A specialist will help you choose the best approach, taking into account the structure of your eyebrows, appearance, color type, and wishes.
- Is it possible to tattoo lips if there are peelings on the skin?
The pigment should lie on smooth, moisturized skin without peeling, cracks or wounds. You cannot tattoo on unprepared skin, as the pigment will be distributed unevenly and will not take root. Proper preparation will help remove peeling: using scrubs and moisturizing balms for a week before the procedure.
- Do I need to take painkillers before getting a tattoo?
No no need.
The specialist applies a local anesthetic in the form of a gel or cream, which acts on the pigmented area, reduces sensitivity and makes the procedure as comfortable as possible. Share link:
About the master
– Carla, how long have you been working in the permanent makeup industry?
What do you specialize in and where do you currently practice? – I have been in the industry for 5 years and specialize in modern PMU-Natural Effect lips, dark lip neutralization, eyeliner and eyebrows. I have three studios: two in New York and one in Miami, where my academy is also located, which trains not only beginners, but also experienced professionals.
Our courses are based on working with different skin types. Our clients from all over the world include people with high melanin levels. And the service to neutralize dark lips is popular.
Work by Sculpted Studios. Neutralizing dark lips
“The more hydrated and smooth the client’s lips are during the procedure, the better the results will be.”
