Lip Tattoo

Lip Tattoo

There are two different types of lip tattoos. Inner lip tattoos are more similar to what you traditionally call a tattoo. A tattoo artist uses a needle or tattoo gun to inject ink, usually spelling a short word or a simple symbol, on the inside of your lip. It is only possible to see this tattoo if you pull down your lip and show someone. An outer lip tattoo is actually permanent make-up and uses pigment rather than ink. Usually, this is a line around the edge of your lips one or two shades darker than your natural color. It is intended to make your lips look fuller.

What Is Lip Blushing?

Lip blushing is a type of semipermanent cosmetic tattooing procedure achieved by depositing pigments in your lips using small needles.

“Lip blushing is a form of semi-permanent makeup. Essentially, it is a cosmetic tattoo of the lips that enhances the beauty of the natural lip color, improving the shape of the lips, giving definition and the illusion of fullness,” said.

Does Lip Blushing Hurt?

Your provider will apply a numbing product to your lips beforehand to help minimize pain and discomfort.

Most cosmetic tattoo artists will apply a numbing product to your lips before and during the procedure to ensure maximum comfort. You may be able to take some Acetaminophen (Tylenol) before your appointment, so long as it isn't an NSAID drug (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Naproxen, etc.), which increases bleeding time. If you are on your menstrual cycle you may be more sensitive to pain. Sleep, stress and caffeine can also play a role in pain sensitivity. (Source: www.candidcosmedics.com)

How Permanent Is It?

Lip blushing is considered a semipermanent procedure. This means you’ll need to repeat the process every few years to maintain your results.

Similar to a cosmetic service like microblading—which utilizes a blade to manually create small cuts in the skin, which are then filled with ink—the results vary person to person. Generally, lip blushing can last several years, although your lifestyle contributes to how well it maintains; smoking and sun exposure can speed up the fading process, and if you’re oil-prone, have an iron deficiency or use a lot of exfoliating products in your skin regimen, the pigment could fade more quickly, too.