Lip tattooing for beauty, unexpectedly caused complications such as thick crusting and pain

Taking a medical history, Ms. H. said that 7 months earlier, she had her lips tattooed at a beauty salon. A week after the tattoo, her lips peeled continuously, the scabs became thicker and thicker, and she felt an uncomfortable burning pain.

On June 26, Dr. Tran Nguyen Anh Tu, Head of the Department of Dermatology, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said that through examination, the patient had allergic contact dermatitis after tattooing. The patient was prescribed anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy treatment, and anti-inflammatory and anti-clogging creams.

"It is expected that Ms. H.'s treatment will take a long time and it will be difficult for her to recover to her original state. In case the allergic reaction continues, she may have to undergo laser treatment to gradually remove the tattoo ink particles that cause the allergy," said Dr. Anh Tu.

Swollen lips with thick scabs after tattooing

According to Dr. Anh Tu, lip tattooing is a beauty method that is currently favored by many women. Because after lip tattooing, women will have beautiful pink lips without the need for lipstick, even when eating or drinking or just waking up. Because of the high demand for lip tattooing, lip tattoo complications are also very common, accounting for the highest rate of tattoo complications that come to the Department of Dermatology, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital.

On average, each month, the Department of Dermatology, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital receives 3-5 cases of complications due to lip tattooing, while complications from tattoos in other areas such as eyebrows, eyelids, etc. are only about 1-2 cases/month.

Common complications of lip tattooing

Doctor Anh Tu said that lip tattooing has many hidden risks of complications. First of all, there is the risk of infection, viral infections such as hepatitis B, C, HIV... if the person performing the procedure does not ensure a sterile environment and technique. Next, the use of poor quality, cheap tattoo ink can cause severe allergic reactions at the tattoo site such as swelling, redness, blisters...

However, even if you use good tattoo ink, you cannot completely eliminate allergic reactions to tattoo ink, especially red tattoo ink.

And finally, aftercare after tattooing is also very important. Most cases of complications occur because the tattooing place does not advise or advises incorrectly on aftercare.

It is important that if there is an accident caused by lip tattooing, you should go to the hospital early for timely treatment. Absolutely do not treat it yourself because the injury is likely to become more serious and recovery will be more difficult.

Who should be careful when tattooing lips?

According to Dr. Anh Tu, it is best for women to prioritize the use of lipstick. Using lipstick is also more fashionable because it can change quickly according to trends.

Especially those who have a history of allergies to tattoo ink particles, especially red tattoo ink on other tattoo locations of the body, should avoid lip tattooing.

"In case you still want to choose lip tattooing, you should research carefully, choose reputable facilities, skilled tattoo technicians, ensure sterile equipment and procedures, and the tattoo ink used must be of good quality and have a clear origin," Dr. Anh Tu recommends.

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