Why Does Swelling Appear After Tattooing on the Lips?
Permanent make-up is known all over the world. It is a safe and minimally traumatic procedure that does not cause complications or side effects if everything is done correctly, taking into account the peculiarities of the body. However, swelling on the lips after applying permanent makeup is not a myth. Swelling does appear, and this is the norm. But in stories about it, they often exaggerate the intensity and visibility of swelling. Here are essential facts about how the procedure affects the lips, why they may swell a bit, and whether it’s something to be wary of:
- Swelling is a reaction to microtrauma. Try bruising your finger, and it will swell. Or take the most common needle and lightly scratch the skin on the back of your palm. A red streak will appear, which will start to look slightly raised. This is also swelling.
- This reaction is typical to any, even non-dangerous and minor trauma. It should go away quickly.
- Microtraumas usually do not affect the body. You will not worry about a light scratch, after which there is not even blood. With cosmetic lip tattoo, the plunge of the needle into the skin is minimal. Neither the needle nor the pigment reaches the capillaries. Nothing gets into the bloodstream.
- Cosmetic Tattoo Melbourne by Olha Po masters work only in atraumatic technique. The pigment is injected into the uppermost layer of the epidermis.
- Thanks to the gentle technique, there is no risk of haematomas or bruises, the swelling does not last long, and it is almost invisible – the lips seem slightly puffy. If you have a habit of biting them, the trace remains brighter than immediately after permanent makeup.
How Long the Swelling Will Last?
The swelling after lip blush tattoo is most pronounced on the first day. Already on the second – noticeably decreases, on the third – the lips look as usual, or rather, better than before permanent make-up. They become more attractive and colourful, but at the same time, they look natural.
A critical memo from the Cosmetic Tattoo Melbourne:
- Even on the first day, the lips do not swell much, but you should not kiss or additionally color them. There are no other restrictions. Permanent makeup will not interfere with eating or talking.
- The procedure does not necessarily need to be scheduled on a weekend or the Friday before a weekend getaway. No one will notice the swelling unless they get up close and examine the shape of the mouth.
- Thanks to the gentle blending technique or watercolor makeup, the swelling subsides quickly, and the lips look natural on the first day and after a few weeks – but brighter, more expressive and more attractive.
- Even on the first day after the procedure, you can go to work, hold meetings, and live an everyday life. You can sleep in a comfortable position and take any food and drink. Swelling is minimal and will not draw attention to you.
How to Speed Up the Healing Process
Usually, permanent makeup heals in about a week. By the third day, light crusts are formed- this is the release of excess pigment. If you want to speed up the process, follow the recommendations of the Cosmetic Tattoo Melbourne:
- When you get home after the procedure, you should rinse your lips with soapy water, chlorhexidine, or miramistine. It will not hurt, although it may sting a little. It is nothing unpleasant, even for girls with a low pain threshold.
- Then, use a moisturizer based on petroleum jelly. The master, who does permanent makeup, will give it to you.
- During the first three days, there may be a feeling of dryness. It is no more painful than when the lips dry in the heat. Just moisturize with the same product. Then, it will disappear; you don’t need to remove the crusts yourself. Wait for them to fall off on their own. Let the excess paint go away on its own.
- If you follow all the recommendations of the masters of the Centre of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Tattoo Melbourne, then healing will be fast. Of course, each organism is unique and individual. Therefore, there may be differences. But usually, the whole healing process is completed by the fifth or seventh day.
What to Do If the Swelling Is Too Intense and Does Not Come Down for a Long Time
On forums and in reviews, you can see descriptions of cases where swelling remained long and hematomas were added. Healing was delayed for weeks and months. Why this could happen:
- It was plunging the needle too deeply. Instead of a gentle technique, a rougher one was used. The dye got into the bloodstream. This provoked both severe swelling and bruising. So, the injury was much more serious than it should’ve been.
- ‘Problem’ lips. We do not recommend girls to carry out herpes prophylaxis two weeks before the procedure. This can cause the virus to worsen just after the permanent solution is applied. If you have a tendency to ‘cold’ on the lips, take an antiviral remedy on the eve of tattooing.
- Improper grooming. For example, attempting to peel off the crusts yourself is very often combined with the first point—initially incorrect makeup technique plus improper care.
Cosmetic Tattoo Melbourne employs experienced masters who are constantly upgrading their skills. That is why we always negotiate any conditions to prevent complications and work in a gentle technique. We guarantee that there will be no bruising or severe swelling.
If you have done tattooing elsewhere and see complications, contact an experienced cosmetologist as soon as possible. He will help minimize the consequences of a poor-quality procedure. The most common adverse outcome – the appearance of scars that are formed in place of too deep ‘blows’ needle of an unskilled master. If it becomes difficult to drink or eat, the temperature rises, or your lips swell on the third day and beyond – this is a reason to consult a doctor.
‘Scary stories’ on forums are examples of failed permanent make-up. At the Lip Blushing Melbourne studio, we help you deal with the consequences of bad permanent make-up, such as scars. We use different methods, including safe and effective alternatives to laser removal. Delicate permanent make-up removal will ensure that you do not walk around with ‘grey’ lips or other consequences of the wrong procedure.