Methodology for Restoring Lip Shape after Tissue Loss: Practical Experience with Permanent Makeup

Oleksandra Chyrkova

Citation: Oleksandra Chyrkova, "Methodology for Restoring Lip Shape after Tissue Loss: Practical Experience with Permanent Makeup", Universal Library of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume 03, Issue 03.

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

Post-traumatic lip defects, often caused by animal bites, create a pronounced aesthetic and psychoemotional burden, the significance of which is amplified against the backdrop of an expanding segment of reconstructive surgery. Based on this, the aim of the study is to systematize and substantiate a methodology for the use of permanent makeup (medical dermapigmentation) to restore the shape and color of the lips after traumatic tissue loss. Methodologically, the study relies on a systematic review of publications in the Scopus and PubMed databases, supplemented by a detailed analysis of a clinical case involving lip correction in a female patient after a dog bite. Within the study it was established that a staged approach to dermapigmentation provides effective camouflage of scar tissue, repositioning of symmetry, and reconstruction of the natural tone of the vermilion border. The presented clinical example demonstrates restoration of the lip contours in three sequential procedures with a marked improvement in appearance and a noticeable increase in the patient’s psychological well-being. The proposed interdisciplinary model coordinating plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and dermapigmentation specialists helps optimize clinical outcomes and improve patients’ quality of life. The information presented in this work is addressed to the professional community of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, cosmetologists, and permanent makeup practitioners oriented toward integrating this technique into medical practice.


Keywords: Permanent Makeup, Medical Dermapigmentation, Lip Reconstruction, Post-Traumatic Defects, Scar Camouflage, Dog Bite, Tissue Loss, Quality of Life, Interdisciplinary Approach, Aesthetic Cosmetology.

Download doi https://doi.org/10.70315/uloap.ulmhs.2025.0303013