Tattooing: features of the procedure and contraindications

Every woman wants to be beautiful and sexy. This desire is most pronounced during pregnancy. Changes in hormonal levels, a growing belly and toxicosis can cause the appearance of complexes and the desire to solve the problem of “lost attractiveness” through more intensive care of one’s appearance.

In such cases, cosmetics come to the rescue. But during pregnancy, even familiar cosmetics can cause irritation and allergies. In addition, you want to look attractive at any time: morning, afternoon and night. Permanent makeup is one of the ways to effectively solve the problem.

What is tattooing?

Tattooing refers to permanent makeup, which is applied according to a principle similar to a tattoo. But tattooing, unlike tattoos, disappears over time. This metamorphosis is explained by the fact that a dye is introduced under the human skin to a depth of no more than 1 mm. The most popular tattooing today is eyebrow tattooing, as well as lip tattooing. We will devote this article to their description.

What is lip tattoo

Lip tattooing involves changing the lip line by drawing it more clearly. Lip tattooing allows you not only to change the contour, but also to make it more correct. Permanent lip makeup allows you to give up the daily application of lipstick and pencil to your lips.

What is eyebrow tattooing

Eyebrow tattooing is a popular service among ladies, which allows you not only to add richness to your eyebrows, but also to change their shape. Eyebrow tattooing frees the fair sex from the daily task of drawing in eyebrows with a pencil.

Permanent makeup during lactation

During lactation, it is undesirable to do permanent makeup, since chemical agents penetrate into the blood, and the mother’s circulatory system is directly connected to the fetus. It is better to get a tattoo before pregnancy or, as a last resort, in the second or third trimester, while the blood-placental barrier exists.

An alternative option is to store breast milk for 2 days before the procedure. On the first day, micropigmentation of the skin will be done; by the end of the second day, the remaining anesthetic will be removed from the mother’s body.

The mother’s good health, cheerful mood, satisfaction with life or, on the contrary, a depressed state, dissatisfaction with herself - any emotions are transmitted to the baby, who is not yet born, but is already perceiving the reality around him. For now, mom is the whole world for the baby. If you have no medical contraindications and are confident that permanent makeup will bring you positive emotions and ensure a good mood, come to our clinic - and we will do everything beautifully, neatly and safely!

How to make a tattoo

Tattooing is a complex and responsible procedure, the effect of which directly depends not only on the availability of the necessary professional equipment and material, but also on the professionalism of the artist.

How is lip tattoo done?

There are many different techniques for lip tattooing. But in all cases, the procedure consists of six stages:

1. lips are cleaned of cosmetics and disinfected with an antiseptic;
2. the mouth is covered with a special cream, which is distinguished by its analgesic effect;
3. disinfect the skin;
4. using a tattoo machine equipped with a sterile needle, contour lines are applied;
5. using tools of different diameters, carefully pigment the remaining unpainted areas;
6. at the end of the procedure, the treated area is wiped again with a sterile napkin and an ointment that has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect is applied to the treated areas.

How is eyebrow tattooing done?

The eyebrow tattoo procedure consists of a number of stages:

1. The master and the client select the shape of the eyebrows.
2. The eyebrow area is treated with antibacterial soap, after which the areas are wiped with an antiseptic substance.
3. A weak color pattern is applied.
4. The tone is gradually enhanced by dark pigment to the optimal limit.
5. In chipped areas, the skin is disinfected.
6. The treated areas are lubricated with a wound-healing cream, which will not allow dust to enter the treated area.
7. Eyebrows are corrected. This procedure is carried out only after the crust has come off after the first stage of tattooing.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before embarking on a radical correction of eyebrows and lips using tattooing, it is worth studying both the positive and negative aspects of these procedures. The portfolios of all masters contain impeccable work. However, in life, not everything always turns out as beautiful as in the image.

Pros and cons of eyebrow tattooing

Representatives of the fair sex are encouraged to perform eyebrow tattooing by numerous positive aspects of the procedure:

• After permanent makeup is applied by a master, the eyebrows get a beautiful shape, match the oval of the face, and save time on makeup. Under the influence of external factors, beautiful brow ridges do not lose their attractive appearance.
• Those with light eyebrows can enhance their look by giving them any shape.
• 6D and 3D methods give a natural look to the eyebrows.
• The artificial color looks impressive for up to three years, after which it will require minor corrections. Without touch-ups, the artificial pattern will be completely removed only after 7 years.
• The presence of a variety of drawing techniques allows you to make a shadow, watercolor drawing, add hairiness or create a new shape to the brow ridges.
• With the help of permanent, it became possible to disguise scars and facial defects.

The main disadvantages of the procedure include:

• There is a risk of ending up “in the hands” of an inexperienced makeup artist, whose work may not only fail to bring the desired result, but also spoil natural beauty.
• Feeling pain during the procedure. Local anesthesia cannot provide complete pain relief.
• Due to the procedure, the roots of the hairs are damaged, which will ultimately lead to their partial loss.
• Due to constant staining at injection sites, the skin loses its elasticity and ability to recover.
• After the work of an inexperienced master, removing the pigment will be difficult, time-consuming and expensive.
• Hairy tattooing should not be done on women who have naturally oily skin, as the strokes will blur after a few months.

Pros and cons of lip tattooing

Representatives of the fairer sex often resort to lip tattooing due to its many advantages. Let's consider the main ones:

• The procedure allows you to always look beautiful.
• With the help of tattooing you can disguise distorted lips, hide defects and scars.
• Tattooing allows you to change the shape of your lips and give them a suitable color.
• A one-time procedure allows you to forget about daily makeup application for a long period of time.
• External factors cannot have any influence on the artificial color and shape of the lips.

When starting the procedure of salon lip tattooing, women should always remember the negative aspects of such permanent makeup, due to which:

• Lip color changes.
• After the injections, there will be some swelling and a long healing process.
• There is a risk of dangerous infections and allergies. Therefore, you will need to take antibacterial medications for 5 days.
• The procedure is most often accompanied by pain.
• After the wounds heal, some correction will be required.

Preparatory stage before tattooing

To prevent infection or excessive damage (there is practically no other risk), a breastfeeding woman needs to choose a good salon and painter. For this you should:

1. It is better to look at the license issued to the salon or personally to the master over reviews on the Internet or from friends.
2. Ask the portfolio of the master who will perform the procedure to assess the level of his professional skills.
3. Look at the contents of the premises, to what extent sanitary standards are met and whether the necessary equipment is hygienic, clarify information about the availability of disposable needles and other instruments.
4. Study which dyes can be used by nursing mothers and which ones are used in the chosen salon, read their composition and ask whether the products are certified.

Additionally, it is worth warning the specialist about the presence of a baby, and you can try the dye on the outside of the palm. But it is worth remembering that allergies may not appear immediately, so if you have suspicions or the slightest doubt, it is advisable to visit the salon several times. If a woman is undergoing the procedure for the first time and does not know whether she needs anesthesia, then it is better to express milk before staining.

By following simple rules for preparing for the procedure and subsequent eyebrow care, you can avoid any problems with coloring. In this case, you need to choose the right technique and a reliable specialist, then the beauty of the young mother will not affect the health of the child, and the woman will receive well-groomed eyebrows that are close to natural.

Types of tattooing

Since permanent makeup has become very popular today, many types of lip and eyebrow tattooing have appeared. Let's look at them below.

Types of permanent lip makeup

Permanent lip makeup is achieved today through the use of various techniques. This:

• "Contouring" . In this case, the master applies pigment along the lip line. This method involves the artist using a tattoo machine and introducing a pigment that will match the natural color of the lips.
• "Contour with shading" . This method involves performing the contour first, and then the shading procedure. As a result, you will be able to obtain a well-defined natural beauty of the lips.
• "Easy watercolor" . This technique involves introducing soft pigment paints into the upper subcutaneous layer of the lips (to a depth of no more than 1 mm). Only after this is shading carried out.
• 3D technique . First, the master and the client select a pigment shade that matches the color of the salon visitor’s lips. After local anesthesia, a special mineral-based dye is injected. The second stage is a new procedure that involves shading the paint over the entire surface.

Types of eyebrow tattoo

Eyebrow tattooing comes in different forms. The type of tattoo depends on the chosen technique. Today in demand:

• the shot technique (also called the shading technique), the eyebrows end up looking like they have been tinted with shadow or shaded. This technique is suitable for those who do not want to radically change anything in their appearance. Shotting allows you to hide unevenness and neatly camouflage bald spots. The shot technique is also called the “ten-minute method.” Tattooing using this technique is done as follows: the artist visually divides the eyebrow into two equal parts, a bright dark pigment is injected subcutaneously into the center of the brow arch, gradually moving to each edge of the brow arch, the artist uses a coloring pigment of a lighter shade. This method allows your eyebrows to look beautiful and natural.
• Drawing technique. Its essence is that the master draws on the hairs, which become very similar to natural ones. This hair technique is divided into the Eastern method and the European method. The European technique is simpler, as it involves drawing hairs of the same length, one after another. Eastern technique involves drawing hairs of different lengths and at different angles. This type of eyebrow tattoo allows the brow ridges to look as natural as possible.
• 3D technology. This method involves a combination of shooting and the method of drawing hairs.

Recommendations before visiting the salon

Proper preparation before performing permanent makeup will protect the young mother and child from consequences dangerous to health. A beauty salon is selected, as well as a master with a license to provide specific services and with specialized education. The cosmetologist's office must be equipped with everything necessary.

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The experience of the master, his portfolio, and reviews play a big role when choosing a cosmetologist. You can ask about methods of disinfection of devices, equipment, the use of disposable needles, as well as the composition of coloring pigments that are introduced into the body. For example, a sterile item is always marked with the date of last disinfection. Needles from disposable packaging are opened in front of the client.

First you need to express breast milk and put it in the refrigerator for subsequent feedings. You should not breastfeed for 24 hours after procedures in a beauty salon.

Indications and contraindications

Often, representatives of the fairer sex, wanting to tattoo their lips and eyebrows, are afraid that this type of makeup can harm their health. Therefore, we will consider in what cases permanent makeup is recommended, and in what cases it is strictly contraindicated.

Indications for lip tattoos

The list of indications for lip tattoos includes the following items:

• no time for lip makeup;
• Frequent use of water procedures, visits to the pool and beach holidays do not allow you to maintain makeup;
• naturally ugly lips that even lipstick cannot give beauty;
• there is a desire to have plump lips;
• the presence of an asymmetrical shape of the lips and drooping corners;
• presence of pale lips.

Indications for eyebrow tattoos

The list of indications for performing this procedure consists of the following factors:

• desire to change shape;
• the presence of an allergic reaction to cosmetics;
• eyebrow loss occurred;
• the face is damaged by injuries;
• the shape of the face has become worse due to plastic surgery;
• the presence of defects on the face.

Contraindications for lip and eyebrow tattooing

Regardless of the wide range of indications, lip and eyebrow tattooing has general categorical contraindications that you should definitely be aware of. Let's look at the list of diseases for which tattooing of eyebrows and lips is strictly prohibited. This:

• insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus;
• poor blood clotting;
• presence of neoplasms;
• the presence of chronic diseases that occur in acute form;
• mental illness;
• febrile manifestations;
• epilepsy;
• inflammatory processes of any nature;
• predisposition to the formation of keloid scars.

If you have at least one of these diseases, tattooing is strictly prohibited. But in some cases, doctors allow it under their own control. For example, it is necessary to create the shape of eyebrows that have fallen out after chemotherapy.

In addition to strict contraindications, there are relative prohibitions. They occur when:

• have hypertension (it is necessary to reduce blood pressure before the procedure);
• pregnancy (lactation) has been confirmed;
• Herpes manifests itself in an acute state;
• menstruation is coming.

Features of laser hair removal

Hair removal is carried out by exposing the hair to laser energy. Melanin, which is contained in the hair follicles, absorbs light waves, causing the follicle to be completely destroyed. After 10-14 days, the hair falls out, and new hair does not appear in its place.

The laser only affects hairs that are in the growth stage. It is for this reason that course therapy is required - on average 6-8 sessions with a break of 1-2 months.

In our clinic, manipulation is performed using CAPELLO and ViaStar 810 diode lasers. These devices affect hairs of any color and thickness, but do not affect the skin. That is, the effect of the light wave is narrowly targeted and gentle.

Post-procedure care

Considering that eyebrow and lip tattoos are performed by piercing the skin with a needle and introducing a foreign coloring pigment, the top layer of skin becomes inflamed in the first days, turns red and secretes ichor. Therefore, for 7 days after the procedure, it is necessary to properly care for the area subjected to correction.

Care after eyebrow tattoo

After this procedure, experts recommend using any healing cream that does not contain alcohol to quickly heal wounds. This could be Rescuer ointment, Solcoseryl, Panthenol, Contractubex.

During the healing process you cannot:

• rub inflamed areas;
• peel off the crust;
• go to the bathhouse, take a steam bath;
• apply cosmetic compositions to the eyebrows;
• pull out hairs;
• wet and air the inflamed areas for the first 3 days until a crust appears;
• drink alcohol (as it reduces immunity).

Doctors' opinion

There is no single correct opinion among doctors, since the tattooing procedure is not an aggressive action and, if the rules are followed, can be absolutely safe for both a nursing woman and her child. But, significant risks to the baby’s health may arise during breastfeeding. The decision whether it is possible to get a tattoo is made by everyone independently. Doctors recommend paying attention to important factors:

• absolute contraindications, such as the presence of cardiovascular diseases, dermatological problems;
• non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards in the salon where the coloring procedure is planned;
• It is important to have a license and medical education from a permanent makeup specialist;
• choose the safest dyes, hypoallergenic in composition.

A woman during breastfeeding should be clearly aware of all the consequences of an unsuccessful tattoo and that the main responsibility for her health and the condition of the baby is solely within her competence.