Is it safer/more effective to undergo a lip lift before or after getting a permanent makeup tattoo on the lips?

January 14, 2022
Asked By:Elizabeth2494 in Seattle, Washington

I had a permanent makeup tattoo done on my lips about 7 years ago and would like to touch it up, giving my hue the same kind of vibrancy it had in those first few years after the procedure. I'm also interested in undergoing a lip lift to have my upper lip be more balanced against my lower lip. Which should I do first? I feel that it might be more effective to do the permanent makeup after the lip lift, but I'm worried about the how the tugging from the tattooing will affect the scar tissue.

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January 24, 2022

Answer: Lip Lift and Permanent Lip Makeup -- See an expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Lip Lift and Permanent Lip Makeup -- See an expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 17, 2022

Answer: Lip lift

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 17, 2022

Answer: Lip lift

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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