PMU Tips (51)--Key reasons for purple lips after PMU and How to correct purple lips

Lips turning purple after Permanent Makeup (PMU) is usually caused by pigment oxidation, mismatched undertones, or the natural healing process in the first few days after the procedure. This often happens when the technician doesn’t use a warm-toned base color (like orange) to balance out naturally cool, dark, or melanin-rich lips, allowing the pigment to shift color. Other causes include poor healing, trauma during the procedure, or the use of low-quality pigments.

Key reasons for purple lips after PMU include:

Undertone mismatch: If warm corrective colors aren’t applied on naturally cool or dark lips, the pigment can oxidize and turn purple or grey.

Healing phase: During the initial 5 to 10 days, lips may scab and appear darker, sometimes purple or brown, before revealing the true, lighter color beneath.

Low-quality pigments: Pigments containing heavy metals or unstable ingredients tend to oxidize, causing color shifts toward brown, grey, or purple over time.

Trauma or incorrect technique: Excessive pressure, overworking the lips, or using inappropriate needle sizes can cause damage, resulting in dark or bruised purple tones.

Aftercare and lifestyle: Smoking, exposure to sunlight without protection, or picking at scabs can darken the pigment or cause it to turn purple.

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