When applying permanent lip coloring to a patient who has previously received lip fillers, what sequence of steps should be followed?

Lip fillers and lip coloring are two procedures that complement each other perfectly, but there needs to be the right timing between them. If a person is considering both procedures for the first time, it is more appropriate to have the lip filler done first; because the filler increases the volume of the lip and smooths out lines, the permanent makeup specialist can see the true new boundaries (frame) of the lip much more clearly and better correct any asymmetries. After the filler injection, it is necessary to wait at least 4-6 weeks for the swelling to completely subside and for the filler to settle, before performing lip coloring. If coloring is done first, it is necessary to wait for the lip skin to completely heal (4 weeks) before performing the filler injection.