Permanent makeup upper eyelid. Eyelid tattooing and permanent eye makeup. How is this makeup done?

Eye tattoo ( permanent makeup) is the application of a persistent organic dye to the upper layers of the epidermis. Depending on the characteristics of the body, age and skin pigment, tattooing lasts from 3 to 6 years.
There are two types of permanent eye makeup:

• lower eyelid tattoo;
• tattoo upper eyelid.

Upper eyelid tattoo

To create the effect of thick eyelashes, the tattoo artist fills the interlash space with paint. It looks very natural and allows you to highlight your eyes well.
To visually expand the eye contour and raise the upper corners, the interlash space is often filled with a smooth transition into a small arrow. This type of tattoo can completely replace daytime makeup.
Clients with a narrow eye line and drooping corners prefer to get a bright tattoo of a decorative arrow. This type of permanent makeup focuses attention on the eyes. One of the least popular types tattooing is the shading of shadows on the upper eyelid. As a rule, permanent makeup with shading is done together with interlash makeup.

Lower eyelid tattoo

On the lower eyelid, you can perform black, brown or colored inter-eyelash tattooing. Quite rarely, clients complement the interlash pattern with an arrow.
If the client wants tattooing of the lower and upper eyelids, a break of 2-3 weeks should be taken between procedures.

How to perform eye tattooing

First, the client draws the desired lines with a decorative pencil. The master adjusts the shape, selects the color and thickness of the tattoo. After the client is positioned on a cosmetology chair or couch, an anesthetic gel is applied to the area of ​​permanent makeup. The tattoo artist points a lamp and a magnifying glass at the eyelid area, takes a disposable bottle of dye, a disposable needle, and begins to fill the contour using a tattoo machine. In order not to irritate the mucous membrane of the eye, the hypoallergenic dye is packed at an angle, to a depth of up to 0.5 mm.
After the tattoo procedure, a healing cream is applied to the eyelid. Swelling of soft tissues and lacrimation disappear after 1-2 days.

Where in Moscow can you get an eye tattoo?

On the website information portal Zoon you will find the coordinates of tattoo studios, institutes and beauty salons, cosmetology centers and other establishments in Moscow. Here you can get acquainted with the profiles of famous or beginning tattoo artists, their works and the cost of services.

If nature did not reward you with lush eyelashes, and extensions are not suitable for certain reasons, there is no need to be upset, there is another way to fix everything. Eyelid tattooing allows you to paint over the space between eyelashes, due to which not only your eyes become larger, but also your eyelashes visually thicker.

Consequences, contraindications and complications

In many before and after photos, the tattoo looks quite scary: swollen eyelids, red eyes, bruises and other consequences. But you shouldn’t be scared, if you properly care for pigmented skin, then all the negative consequences will disappear after 2 weeks.

Common Complications:

• Bruising. This is a bad tattoo and a bad artist. The needle got into the capillary, which disrupted blood circulation in a certain area. The bruises go away on their own a week after the session, but in the next six months after this it is not recommended to do eyelash extensions or permanent eyelash extensions, since you can damage the young vessel again;
• Itching and redness. If it itches, it means it’s healing. On the second or third day, a crust may appear on the eyelid, which indicates a normal regeneration process. It cannot be torn off, it must be regularly lubricated with “Panthenol”, “Bepanten” or analogues;
• Swelling after eyelid tattooing- This is the most common consequence of the procedure. If your eyes are swollen, you can relieve the discomfort with cooling creams. It should be noted right away that there is no need to panic. This is normal. Within 24 hours the swelling should go away;
• On average, the contour heals within 14 days. All this time, it is important to smear the tattoo with special ointments, not allowing the skin of the eyelids to dry out.

Naturally, like any other permanent makeup, tattooing is quite dangerous. Firstly, a needle can cause inflammation of the mucous membrane, which is quite dangerous during pregnancy. Secondly, with improper care there is a high risk of infection.

When is tattooing harmful?:

1. For blood diseases, viral infections;
2. You cannot conduct a session during menstruation - this will increase the pain of the procedure;
3. A categorical ban applies to dry eye syndrome and other diseases of the mucous membrane;
4. If you have previously been allergic to the ink used for tattoos, then tattooing may cause an allergic reaction.
5. During pregnancy.

There may also be some complications after the procedure. For example, severe redness and swelling on the 3rd and subsequent days. This indicates an infectious process; treatment should not be delayed; urgent consultation with a doctor is required. Occasionally it happens that the body rejects the paint. Then the eyes turn red and begin to water.

But, despite all the disadvantages, tattooing will allow you to get rid of a variety of problems: expressionless eyes, “heavy” eyelids and others.

Eyelid care after the procedure

Tips on how to care for your eyelids after tattooing:

1. On the first day, you need to thoroughly rinse your eyes to remove ichor and paint residues;
2. A regenerating and moisturizing cream is applied to the cleaned area. It is advisable that it contains an antibiotic - this will protect against infections;
3. In order not to remove the paint prematurely, you should not wash your face with soap in the first 2 weeks;
4. On the third day a crust will appear - it also needs to be carefully smeared with cream, then it will fall off faster. If it has fallen off but cannot be removed, then it can be removed with a cotton swab dipped in any fatty cream;
5. While treatment of damaged skin lasts, you should not sunbathe in a solarium or in the sun, swim in open water, or paint your eyes;
6. To avoid infection or colds, you can also consult an ophthalmologist and ask him to select antibacterial drops. This will help to influence both the contour and the mucous membrane. For example, "Sulfacyl" or "Ophthalmodek".

Photo - Before and after eyelid tattooing

If after healing and “exploitation” no correction is planned, then eyelid tattoo removal can be done; its average price is $50. The procedure is carried out with a laser, which speeds up the process as much as possible. In addition, only this method will completely remove the paint from under the skin.