Microblading technique and lip healing after it

Difference from tattoo

Microblading of lips is carried out using a hand-held pen. A disposable tip is several very thin needles connected in a bunch in a row.

The procedure differs from classic tattooing:

1. Manual application.
2. Depth of pigment introduction. When microblading, the dye is injected to a shallower depth - up to 3 mm.
3. The color after tattooing lasts up to five years, after microblading - from six months to two years. Durability depends on skin type and metabolism. With oily skin, the paint washes out faster. The older the client, the longer the result lasts.
4. Easier rehabilitation period.

What is microblading and the features of this technique?

Microblading is micropigmentation, during which paint, using a special tool, is driven into the surface layers of the skin. This allows you to increase the duration of the effect and ensure the “correct” leaching of pigment from under the skin.

Pretty lips

Manual permanent makeup technique or SofTap is an easy way to get the perfect contour. For each area of ​​influence, different tools are used - maniples. They can consist of 2, 3 and up to 36 needles. To work on the lips, adhesions of needles in one row or flat maniples are used. Nowadays, modules in which needles are soldered in several rows are increasingly used.

The diameter of the needles also matters. For more delicate work - eyebrow shooting or watercolor spraying, needles 0.25 mm in diameter are used. The contour is applied with thicker tools - 0.35 mm.

An example of what lips look like after a microblading procedure

What is the difference between lip tattooing and microblading?

1. Due to the special design of the handpiece, the needles penetrate the skin to a minimal depth, but sufficient for pigmentation. This reduces pain. In addition, when tattooing, due to excessive depth of penetration, the problem of pigment “degradation” often arises - they change their shade in an unnatural way. Red becomes purple, etc. With micropigmentation, such problems do not arise;
2. It is easier for a master to work with a pen with needle modules than with a rotary tattoo machine. To handle the machine, you need to fix your hand in unnatural positions, especially if you are processing lips. The forearm should be motionless and the hand should be free - this is not a completely physiological position. While working with the manipulator, the hand is in the same position as when writing with a fountain pen;
3. The skin healing process after microblading is much easier and faster than after a classic tattoo;
4. When working with a handpiece, microblading of the lip area is performed 2 times faster than with a tattoo machine, with less trauma to the epidermis;
5. After 1.5 years, not a trace remains of micropigmentation - the paint is simply washed out of the skin.

How to choose a master

The main disadvantage of microblading is that this procedure has recently appeared. Accordingly, it is difficult to find an experienced professional master who has become proficient in this technique.

Usually, serious salons indicate on their website how many procedures a particular master has performed. There you can also look at his diplomas and certificates.

Evaluate the “before and after” photographs of clients that are on the salon’s website or on the master’s pages on social networks.

It is better to look at customer reviews on independent review sites and forums. Pay special attention to reviews written not immediately after the procedure, but several months later. On the salon’s website or master’s page, negative comments can be deleted by a moderator. Positive ones can be written by a copywriter to order.

Reviews about microblading

If we talk about the responses of women who have already tried this technology, most of them are surprised by the speed of the session without a hardware method and the absence of pain. Careful movements and shallow depth reduce discomfort to a minimum. During the manipulation period, the cosmetologist monitors cleanliness, removing excess pigment.

Therefore, sometimes girls face a problem when minor gaps remain. This is a common situation and it is eliminated after the second adjustment session. After the procedure is completed, the residue is washed off and a cream with a cooling effect is used. Plus to the master for telling the client how to care after the procedure.

Minor irregularities are carefully corrected. The color saturation and, most importantly, the long-term results are also surprising. Often girls are concerned about whether it is possible to somehow correct the problem of pale lips. After microblading, the effect is noticeable after a few days, the color is bright, and the lips look seductive and natural.

Preparation and carrying out the procedure

For two weeks before the procedure, you must take a prophylactic course of acyclovir tablets to avoid exacerbation of herpes.

For two days before microblading, avoid drinking alcohol, taking blood thinners, or taking antibiotics. On the day of the procedure, it is not advisable to drink strong tea, coffee, energy drinks, or smoke.

The procedure is considered almost painless. However, if the pain threshold is low or the client is anxious, local anesthesia is administered.

What are the advantages of the technique?

The popularity of this procedure is directly related to the following list of advantages, allowing:

for a long period of time, forget about the need to purchase and use decorative cosmetics for lips (contour pencils, lipstick, gloss), which is especially important for people suffering from an allergic reaction to this type of product; correct the shape of the mouth, lips, their volume, correct existing natural asymmetry, without resorting to such aggressive methods as plastic surgery and botulinum toxin injections; have a completely natural appearance and color of the surface of the lips, no different from natural, thanks to the use of high-quality coloring pigments that give the skin delicate pastel shades; do not be afraid of introducing the pigments used under the skin, since they are made from natural compounds and natural ingredients.

Stages of the procedure

1. Discussion of the client's wishes.
2. Makeup removal and skin cleansing, disinfection.
3. Applying anesthetic ointment. The anesthetic is left for 10-20 minutes.
4. Pigment selection. The master mixes paints to get the desired shade. The color is chosen based on the client's skin tone and wishes.
5. Having removed the anesthetic cream, the specialist uses a cosmetic pencil to outline the contour agreed upon with the client.
6. Preparing the handpiece, selecting needles of the required length and diameter. Disposable handpiece tips must be unpacked in front of the client!
7. The master applies the drawing, shading first the upper lip, then the lower. Excess paint is removed with a sterile cloth.
8. After the procedure, the master gives detailed recommendations for care.

How to do microblading - step by step instructions

The manual technique of lip tattooing is performed almost similarly to eyebrow micropigmentation. The first thing to do is choose the colors and shape. It is often the case that the lips are asymmetrical, in which case the master will “draw” them again. To do this, the specialist prepares a sketch in advance and compares the client’s natural parameters with the template used.

Then the shade is selected. Here, the main role is played not only by the opinion of the specialist, but also by the wishes of the patient. Most girls choose slightly muted shades - peach or pink. Firstly, if necessary, they can be easily darkened, and secondly, dark colors noticeably age in the wrong light.

Proper care

A significant part of success depends on aftercare after microblading.

First day

On the first day after the procedure, your lips should not be wet. Instead of washing, it is recommended to wipe your face with micellar water or lotion. Make sure that these liquids do not come into contact with the painting area.

Lips should not be touched, rubbed or scratched. In the first hours you should not drink hot drinks. While the ichor is oozing, it is recommended to wipe the microblading area with chlorhexidine.

When the ichor stops oozing, apply a healing ointment or cream to the micropigmentation area. Unless the cosmetologist recommends otherwise, use Bepanten, Vaseline or pharmacy cream with D-panthenol. It is advisable to apply it every two hours.

In the first week

Touch your lips as little as possible, do not rub them. When crusts form, do not attempt to remove them. The crusts should come off on their own.

These days you cannot visit the solarium and bathhouse, or sunbathe. Don't bite your lips. Do not use lipstick or other decorative cosmetics. Lubricate the microblading area with healing ointment daily.

It is important to continue taking acyclovir. If herpes appears during the healing period, the pigment may be unevenly distributed and partially come off.

In the first month

Two weeks after the procedure, the lips will have healed completely. When going out into the open sun, use a balm with ultraviolet protection.

How long does lip microblading last?

With proper care, the effect of micropigmentation lasts from 8 months to one and a half years. This depends on the depth of paint injection, the quality of the dye, the diameter of the needles, etc.

But, we draw your attention to the fact that various external factors can affect the duration of the effect:

1. Washing with aggressive agents or hard water. Especially if these are not facial foams, but, for example, tar soap or other similar products;
2. Use of chemical or other similar means of polishing and cleaning leather;
3. Avoiding correction if necessary. The first imperfections after the session can be seen within three weeks. At this moment you need to rush to the master, who will correct all the stains. If you refuse correction, then further consequences can spoil the entire effect of micropigmentation.

Don't be afraid of correction - it's just additional processing of the tattoo area. If a microblading session itself costs from $500 in a good salon, then the price of lip correction will cost 3 times less.

Contraindications

Microblading cannot be done if you have the following diseases and conditions:

• diabetes;
• oncology;
• bleeding disorders;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• inflammation, peeling on the lips;
• herpes in active form.

You will have to postpone the procedure for colds and acute respiratory infections, as well as any other acute infectious and inflammatory diseases, exacerbations of chronic diseases. Manipulation should not be carried out during menstruation.

What factors determine color?

You could already read a little higher that you won’t immediately appreciate the resulting lip shade. And if after the same tattoo the shade is more saturated, you still shouldn’t be upset. Because the color scheme will appear before you in its full glory in about a month .

Next, we need to clarify a few important numbers for a more complete understanding. Only fifty percent of the injected dye is absorbed into the fabric. This is why those who want to have their lips microbladed for a very vibrant shade should repeat the session after about 35-45 days.

As a result, the result should look as natural as possible. After the lip tissues have completely healed, they will be soft pastel shades . Yes, the pallor will go away, the contours will become clearer. But nature has already rewarded someone with this beauty, so you don’t have to worry that in everyday life you look pretentious and heavily made up!

The effect will last for one and a half to two years. That is why I would like to urge you once again - contact only a qualified professional in whose skills you are confident. Otherwise, you risk ruining your appearance for exactly the same period. And only a negative opinion about lip microblading will remain!

Correction

Correction is prescribed in most cases 3-4 weeks after the initial procedure.

Even if the master did everything flawlessly and the care was correct, you may not like the result. Due to the characteristics of the skin and metabolism, even in one person, pigment can behave differently in different areas. Correction allows you to smooth out imperfections, correct mistakes and make permanent makeup more durable.

The correction procedure is no different from the first one, only it goes faster. Healing after it is also faster and less noticeable.

Rules for lip care after the procedure

The next day after the session, you need to apply ointment to your lips for a couple of hours for quick healing of the skin. It is also recommended to wash your face for 2-3 days with gels containing organic components, hydrophilic oils or baby soap. At night for several days, it is better to lubricate the skin of your lips with shea butter. When the crust peels off, a rich cream should be applied to the lips - it allows you to achieve a rich color.

For the first 2 weeks, you should not steam your facial skin, visit the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, or gym. You can sunbathe only after the skin has completely recovered.

It is advisable to carry out correction once every 6 months. In addition, after microblading, it is prohibited to use peeling or scrub on the skin in this area.

The effect of the procedure will become more noticeable about a month after it is performed.

Recommended for:

First you need to decide whether this procedure is really necessary for you. You won’t be able to erase or wash away the result—you’ll have to wait 2–3 years! This technique allows you to correct obvious imperfections that relate to the shape, length, width of the eyebrows. If they were once plucked to the bone and now want to restore their natural appearance, microblading is one of the obvious solutions. The same procedure will help if the eyebrows are naturally asymmetrical (we told you how to correct this defect with makeup here). One way or another, all the pros and cons need to be thought through and weighed before making an appointment with a specialist.

A breakthrough in beauty

Microblading is the latest technique of applying pigment under the skin in the eyebrow area. The procedure is performed by a master exclusively manually. It will eliminate the need to create the perfect eyebrow shape every morning using cosmetics. A similar service appeared in beauty salons quite recently. What the final result will be depends largely on the experience of the master. The procedure is carried out in the following cases:

• If hairs grow poorly or are absent at all;
• For eyebrow asymmetry;
• If the pigment of natural hairs is too light;
• To disguise scars.

Before the procedure, the client, together with the artist, discusses the desired shape of the eyebrows, their color, and the density of pigment application. After a detailed conversation about the client’s wishes, the master outlines future hairs, disinfects the skin and administers local anesthesia. The master, using sharp needles that look like the thinnest blades, implants pigment under the skin. This is done without the use of machines and other devices. The master draws thin hairs, guiding them along the natural growth of the eyebrows. Thus, microblading helps women become happy owners of perfect eyebrows.