WhitneyLip Tattoos
June 2nd 2008 16:13
Lip tattoos are generall on the inside of the bottom lip, but occassionally on the inside upper lip. These tattoos are pretty unique and unusual, and for the most part people who get inner lip tattoos, want to have one word, very small phrase, or a few numbers tattooed in a fairly hidden area. Many people categorize lip tattoos as "hardcore" tattoo, but personally, it's just another tattoo.
Usually those who want inner lip tattoos get very personal or highly offensive words tattooed. For the most part, you probably won't see to many "sweet" or "cool." Most people tend to get words that they don't want to advertise to the general public. Another common reason that people get lip tattoos is for pure ego; to go to a friend and say, "hey dude I got a lip tattoo. Wanna see?" makes you "cool" because you got a tattoo in a very unusual spot.
Lip tattoos are iffy in terms of will it stay or will it fade away... Although, typically, inner lip tattoos fade, there are cases where the tattoo will be fine upon first application. But usually, you'll need to go in for a number of touchups if you want the tattoo to remain permanent.
As for the pain of a lip tattoo... Well, like any tattoo the actual pain will vary among your pain tolerance, but surprisingly, most people say that the getting tattooed in your inner lip is not as painful as other locations.
As for aftercare of lip tattoos, all you need to remember is basic mouth wash. You need to rinse your mouth before and after you get the tattoo, as well as after meals and after smoking. You want to hold off eating for a few hours after the initial tattoo, as well.
But, in general, lip tattoos should not be treated any different than any other tattoo. Make sure to find a reputable tattoo shop and a reputable tattoo artist. And remember that lip tattoos are like regular tattoos, in regards to the thiner the line and the closer the letters are together, the more likelihood that the tattoo will fade and become unreadable after time.
Usually those who want inner lip tattoos get very personal or highly offensive words tattooed. For the most part, you probably won't see to many "sweet" or "cool." Most people tend to get words that they don't want to advertise to the general public. Another common reason that people get lip tattoos is for pure ego; to go to a friend and say, "hey dude I got a lip tattoo. Wanna see?" makes you "cool" because you got a tattoo in a very unusual spot.
Lip tattoos are iffy in terms of will it stay or will it fade away... Although, typically, inner lip tattoos fade, there are cases where the tattoo will be fine upon first application. But usually, you'll need to go in for a number of touchups if you want the tattoo to remain permanent.
As for the pain of a lip tattoo... Well, like any tattoo the actual pain will vary among your pain tolerance, but surprisingly, most people say that the getting tattooed in your inner lip is not as painful as other locations.
As for aftercare of lip tattoos, all you need to remember is basic mouth wash. You need to rinse your mouth before and after you get the tattoo, as well as after meals and after smoking. You want to hold off eating for a few hours after the initial tattoo, as well.
But, in general, lip tattoos should not be treated any different than any other tattoo. Make sure to find a reputable tattoo shop and a reputable tattoo artist. And remember that lip tattoos are like regular tattoos, in regards to the thiner the line and the closer the letters are together, the more likelihood that the tattoo will fade and become unreadable after time.
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Ink displacement, probably from touchups.
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-The pain: I've been told the closer to the teeth, the more it hurts, is this so?
-The fading: Does anyone know a statistic on how often fading is an issue? I just don't want to spend the money if I don't get to keep it without a bunch of touch ups.
-Has anyone heard of lip tattoo mis-haps? Like can the needle go through or anything of that sort?
-What's normally the healing time?
Thanks!!
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I'm also not sure about your other questions. Ie only known one person to get it done, and hers faded rather quickly.
Comment by Bailey!
i told my mom and all she says it it will hurt like a bitch.
but i really want one anyway.
my one and only question, how bad does it hurt?
because i REALLY want one....
but, could the tattoo needle go through your lip?
plz answer, thanks bunches!
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Kike, you will need to get it touched up as needed.
Anonymous, I'm not sure what your saying exactly. I'm assuming that you just got a lip tattoo.
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by this i mean white teeth, straight teeth, ya know just when you go pulling down your lip you want a reaction from the tat not how f*** up your teeth are
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she is going to sweet and i'm going to get dude
(soooo original right...haha i originally wanted to get shet betch so she would have to basically get shit on her lips lol)
but fuck!
i don't want to have to keep going back for ever and ever just so it will stay!
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and one of the eyeballs is already gone,
and the smile is the next to go.
:/
Comment by Ellie
I would really like to get a lip tattoo of my boyfriends name, as i do not want it in a place that too many people will know. I have wanted one for a long time but never known what to get, and i want his name on me somewhere so i thought this would be a good place.
Will the tattoo swell, if so how long for???
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yea that would be horrible to go there and get refused to be tattooed plus thinking of it would be awkward to have the ink rubbing against my braces cant imagine it being good at all, thanks again for your reply !
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Pain does get a little worse closer to the teeth. but besides that it is awesome.
it didnt hurt after i got it done...
not sure about fadin yet because its only been like 4 hours!
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Bianca, it'll probably be swollen for a little bit, but saliva is one of the best cleansers and healers, so it'll heal fast, but more than likely fade fast as well.
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Becca, they don't always fade, but about 90% of the time it will. I don't think it's worth it. It's like throwing away $50.
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