Our methods for permanent lip make-up
In modern permanent lip make-up, we use gentle, digital techniques to apply the colour with extreme precision.
Lip Blush (Aquarelle Lips)
This is a lip blush tattoo in which a digital machine gently shades the pigment across the entire mucous membrane. The method creates an optical illusion of fuller lips and a fresh colour without any sharp, unnatural edges.
Lip liner
For those of you who mainly lack definition along the contours but want to retain your natural lip colour in the centre, we can focus solely on highlighting and smoothing out the outer edge of the lips.
Gentle approach
The tissue of the lips is extremely thin and densely packed with nerve endings. When we tattoo lips, the digital PMU machine works at a very superficial level, just beneath the skin’s surface layer (upper dermis). This precise and clinically controlled technique minimises swelling, prevents unnecessary tissue trauma and ensures that the colour does not bleed beyond the lip line. Applying the pigment superficially also ensures that the colour heals to a soft, translucent shade and fades naturally over time.
A clinic full of expertise
Applying permanent make-up to the sensitive tissue of the lips requires exceptional knowledge of colour chemistry and facial anatomy. At The Faculty, your treatment is carried out exclusively by certified PMU specialists under strictly clinical and sterile conditions. We follow rigorous medical hygiene protocols to minimise the risk of infection, ensuring you have a professional and safe experience from your colour consultation right through to a fully healed result.
Price of Lip Blush
Are you wondering about the exact price of a lip blush treatment? At The Faculty, we practise complete financial transparency. Our price for cosmetic tattooing always includes the necessary follow-up appointment to ensure that the colour has set evenly across the entire lip.
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Full lip
from 8,500 SEKThe entire lip is pigmented for a more even colour and clearer definition. The treatment is often called lip blush and gives an effect similar to a thin layer of lipstick that stays on. Two visits are included in the price.
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Lip line
from 6,000 SEKOnly the contour of the lip is pigmented. Suits you if you want clearer definition while keeping the lips' natural colour.
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Tattoo removal (non-laser)
from 2,500 SEKRemoval of pigment without laser. The method is primarily used on cosmetic tattoos, where laser can cause certain pigments to change colour instead of fading.
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Lip tattoo
Step by step
We follow a rigorous clinical process from diagnosis to recovery, designed to maximise effectiveness and ensure your safety.
Consultation
Medical assessment and choice of method
You will meet your PMU specialist. We’ll go through your health declaration to rule out any potential contraindications (such as a tendency to suffer from frequent cold sores). We’ll then carefully analyse your skin tone and mix a bespoke pigment that balances and enhances your natural lip colour.
Before your treatment
Preparations for safe treatment
To minimise bleeding, which could cause the pigment to be pushed out of the skin, you should ideally avoid drinking alcohol or coffee, or taking blood-thinning medication, for 24 hours beforehand. If you are prone to cold sores (Herpes Simplex), we often recommend taking preventative, prescription medication, obtained from your doctor, a few days before your appointment.
The day of treatment
Safe care at the clinic
The lips are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. As the lip tissue is rich in sensitive nerves, we always apply a strong topical anaesthetic cream a short while before the procedure begins to ensure the greatest possible comfort.
Recovery & healing
Self-care and convalescence guidelines
The lips often swell immediately and appear very dark in colour. For about three to five days, the skin will dry out and flake slightly. You must keep your lips clean and moisturised with a recommended ointment. Under no circumstances should you pick at them, scratch them, eat spicy food or drink hot drinks during the very first 24 hours.
Monitoring & results
Medical check-up and final assessment
As the mucous membrane naturally sheds a great deal of pigment initially, a follow-up appointment is always scheduled for approximately 4–8 weeks later. At this appointment, we assess the pigment uptake, adjust the colour intensity and touch up any areas that may have healed lighter, to ensure an even final result.
Our specialists
At The Faculty, you will be looked after exclusively by experts with extensive qualifications in permanent make-up and colour chemistry. Working with the thin mucous membrane of the lips requires an exceptionally well-developed aesthetic eye, a steady hand and a deep physiological understanding of how different skin tones alter colour pigments as they heal within the tissue. Their collective medical expertise is your greatest assurance.
Who can undergo the treatment?
This procedure is suitable for healthy individuals over the age of 18 who are looking for a subtle enhancement of colour or more defined contours. During the consultation, we will assess the suitability of the tissue. If you suffer from autoimmune diseases, severe recurrent cold sores or have extremely chapped, inflamed and cracked lips, the treatment must be postponed. Under no circumstances do we carry out cosmetic tattooing on patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Our clinics
At The Faculty, medical expertise meets a welcoming atmosphere. At Hangövägen 20, you will find our custom-built clinic, designed to meet strict clinical standards for hygiene and safety. For injection treatments and skincare, we welcome you to our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in Östermalm. Our practice is guided by a scientific approach and extensive experience, creating a safe and transparent treatment journey.
Payment guarantee and insurance
Financial transparency is central to our business. At your initial consultation, you will receive a binding quote covering the entire basic treatment process, including the necessary follow-up appointment. As a patient of a formally registered healthcare provider, you are also always covered by statutory patient insurance. For those who prefer to spread their payments, we offer transparent financing solutions through trusted partners.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lip Blush and Lip Tattoos
Frequently asked questions and answers about Lip Blush and Lip Tattoos
Does cosmetic lip tattooing hurt?
As the lips contain an enormous number of nerve endings, the treatment may feel quite intense. However, the machine works extremely shallowly (much more shallowly than a body tattoo). To ensure your comfort, we always apply a strong topical anaesthetic cream well in advance of starting, which means that the vast majority of people find the procedure very tolerable and sometimes completely pain-free.
How long does a lip blush healing session take? (lip blush healing)
The surface healing of the lips is often quicker than that of the eyebrows. The lips swell up and turn dark on day one. On days two and three, they often feel extremely dry and tight. Around days three to five, they start to flake, and the excess colour falls off. Within seven days, the lips are usually fully healed on the surface, although the colour continues to stabilise for a few more weeks.
Do you also do tattoos on the inside of the lip?
No, a tattoo on the inside of the lip (often small text tattoos or symbols on the inside of the lower lip) is a form of traditional body tattooing that uses body ink. At The Faculty, we exclusively perform cosmetic and medical permanent make-up (PMU) on the outer skin and mucous membrane of the lips to enhance colour.
Why might you get cold sores (herpes) after treatment?
Almost 70 per cent of the population carries the Herpes Simplex virus, even if it is dormant. The physical trauma caused by the machine’s needles and the heat generated in the skin can trigger the virus to flare up during the healing process. To prevent this, we always recommend that anyone who knows they have had cold sores take prescribed antiviral medication (such as Valacyclovir) for a couple of days before and after the treatment.
Can I have my lips tattooed to make them look much bigger?
No. We never tattoo far beyond your own natural lip contour (the vermilion border). The skin outside the lip has a completely different texture and pore size to the lip mucosa itself. Tattooing colour onto normal skin produces an unnatural, make-up-like and often uneven result as it heals. However, we can define your very outermost edge, which often creates a fantastic optical enlargement. If you’re looking for physical volume, we recommend fillers.
How long does the lipstick last?
The result is semi-permanent. As the lips move a great deal, are exposed to saliva, food and UV light, and have a high rate of cell renewal, the pigment gradually breaks down. Generally speaking, a Lip Blush lasts very well for between one and three years. Most patients choose to have a colour touch-up once a year to maintain the radiance.
Do I need to take time off work after a lip blush treatment?
You do not need to take time off work, as there are no medical reasons preventing you from working. However, it is worth bearing in mind that your lips will often become noticeably swollen during the first 24 hours (as with a major lip augmentation) and that they will peel visibly on days three to five. Many people therefore choose to schedule the treatment to take place over a weekend.
