Permanent lip colour treatment, also called permanent makeup for lips or lip tattooing, is a cosmetic procedure in which pigments are implanted into the lips to enhance their natural colour and shape. A small hand-held tool that looks like a pen or a tattoo machine is used to put the pigments into the skin.
Most of the time, a licenced person does the procedure. Before the procedure, the practitioner will talk to the client to find out what colour and shape of lips they want. The doctor or nurse will then put a topical anaesthetic on the lips to numb them and make the procedure as painless as possible.
During the procedure, the doctor will use the hand-held tool to put the pigment into the lips, giving them the shape and colour that the patient wants. Usually, the whole process takes between 1 and 2 hours to finish.
It’s normal for the lips to be a little swollen and sore for a few days after the procedure. As the area heals, it is important to keep it clean and not pick at it or scratch it. It’s also important to avoid things like smoking or spending too much time in the sun that could make your lips sweat or itch.
Permanent lip colour treatments can last for a few years, but the colour will wear off slowly over time. Touch-up appointments might be needed to keep the colour and shape you want. It is important to choose a practitioner with a good reputation and a lot of experience to make sure everything goes well.