Preparation is key.
When preparing for your lip blush appointment, it is essential that you follow all pre-procedure instructions. This ensures the highest quality of pigment retention. It is absolutely important that your lips are not dry at the time of your appointment. If you fail to follow the pre-care instructions, your appointment will be cancelled.
Beginning 5 days before your appointment, create an at-home lip scrub with honey and sugar and use it every day to slough off any dead skin until your procedure. Moisturize your lips as much as possible using Aquaphor or A&D ointment during these 5 days as well to promote hydration.
*IMPORTANT*
Cold sores are a risk of lip blush tattoo. If you have had a cold sore in the past- we advise you to go to the doctor for an anti-viral medication prior to any lip procedure, to help avoid an outbreak. Even if you have not had a cold sore before- I recommend all of my clients take L-lysine 2 weeks before the appointment and 2 weeks following the appointment to reduce the risk.
After your Appointment:
Lips will feel swollen and very dry after your treatment. Apply ointment on lips several times a day. This should be done for at least 14 days post treatment. Do not allow lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. During the day if lips feel dry, apply a liberal amount of ointment. Just tap on skin and do not rub in. Avoid spicy foods and use a straw when drinking beverages during the healing process.
Always use a clean Q-tip, not fingers to apply ointment to the lips area. This will reduce the risk of infection.
After lips are no longer tender to the touch they may become flaky. This is normal and is expected. Please do not pick or scratch at them. This may significantly reduce the amount pigment absorption. Avoid the sun and tanning beds pre and post procedure. Be sure to use a sun block once lips are healed. Do not use any Glycolic, Hydroxy or fruit acid products on lips. Avoid direct water pressure, pools and other bodies of water, until healed. You can resume wearing lipstick once lips are healed. Redness, swelling, tenderness, dryness are all common post treatment side effects and will dissipate in a short period of time. Avoid oily, salty, acidic foods and alcohol while healing.
Lips are a muscle and may require a touch-up session to complete the process of this procedure. Lips are unpredictable. Some clients will yield very strong healed lip color. Others will only heal with slight color uptake. This will vary on an individual basis. Clients with sun damage, scar tissue (from injury or fever blisters) and clients with implants may not have strong results. Hyperpigmentation can happen on any lip client without warning. If you have a history of Fever Blisters, Cold Sores or Chicken Pox, we advise you to go to the doctor or for an anti-viral medication prior to any lip procedure, to help avoid an outbreak. Follow all before and after instructions after all lip treatments. Lip retouch must be scheduled 40-60 days apart from initial season to help with color retention.
Lips heal in three stages: Too dark - Too light - Just right. This takes one month to happen. Please avoid any friction to the lip area.
Additional Tips:
-Do not exercise on the day of your procedure
-Do not tan or have a sunburn on your face
-Avoid caffeine beginning 48 hours before your appointment
-Avoid alcohol for 3 days before & 3 days after your procedure
-Do no take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Ibuprofen beginning 72 hours before your appointment
-Chemical Peels, Botox, Fillers, and Laser Treatment should not be performed within 8 weeks of your appointment
-Waxing should not be performed within 1 week of your appointment