subject: Everything You Wanted To Know About Lip Tattoos [print this page] Everything You Wanted To Know About Lip Tattoos
Having great shaped lips is no longer a feature from Mother Nature that only a selected few can enjoy. These days, semi-permanent lip tattoos can help one increase or decrease the lips and even hide some defects. Read on to find everything you wanted to know about cosmetic lip tattoos.For a more natural looking lip tattoo, pick the color of that tattoo depending on the natural color of your lips. The colors are diverse and the esthetician can help you pick the best option for you. The lip tattoo that will define the new shape of the lips won't interfere with the lipstick, since this is applied in the first layer of skin and cannot combine with the lipstick.What are the advantages of this kind of procedure?This new cosmetic procedure will save you time and money by effortlessly defining your lips. This way you:- Won't leave lipstick marks on glasses or on your boyfriends- Won't have to worry about having your lip liner spread- Will save you the time needed for applying lip liner every morning- Won't have unevenly colored lips- Won't have issues with make-up at pools, at the beach or at the gym- Get an enhanced level of self-esteem- Will replace lip color lost due to ageing - Can prevent allergic reactions from various types of lipsticksOn top of it all, a lip tattoo is an excellent choice if you are allergic to chemicals from make-up products.How does it work? How is it applied?A semi-permanent lip tattoo is a pigmentation that usually lasts from 3 to 5 years, usually done with natural cosmetic pigments of high quality. The technique used for this process is called micro-pigmentation of micro-pigmentary implant. The lip liner tattoo is applied in the same fashion as regular tattoos. The tattoo gun delivers the ink below the skin, adding the tattoo point by point.A lipliner tattoo can be defined but not lined or with a softened edge. It can be obvious (a more concentrated color of your lips) or blended in (so that the tattoo blends in with the rest of the lip).Before we conclude, here are a few important things to remember- The treatment can be painful due to the delicate lip tissue, even with anesthetic- If the procedure is not done by a professional, the lip line will come out as being distorted- Take into account any cold sores you had or have before embarking for the procedure- After the procedure is completed, always try to keep your lips moisturized in order to prevent flaking- Removal can be expensive and painful so make sure this is exactly what you want before signing up for itAs with every cosmetic procedure, there are pros and cons, but the end result, provided you choose a qualified professional, will be a great