Lip Blush Pre and Post care

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Please read these instructions carefully, and call or text if you have any questions.
Pre care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessing bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results.

If you have ever had a cold sore, even once, you will want to get an anti-viral such as Acyclovir or Valtrex prescription from your doctor and take this 5 days prior to your appointment and for 5 days after. Not doing so can result in a breakout on the entire lip area, affect the healing process, and may cause pigment migration.

*There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not follow the above pre and post care instructions*

• Do not workout the morning of the procedure.
No alcohol, caffeine, or stimulants on the day of the procedure– including decaf coffee and tea!
• Exfoliate your lips before your procedure to avoid chapped or peeling lips.
• Avoid fish oil, primrose oil, prenatal vitamins, collagen, nutritional shakes, and "hair, skin, nail" supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure.
• Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 6 weeks prior.
• No lip filler/injections for a minimum of 3 weeks before getting lip tattoos.
• Wait six months after a lip implant and get written clearance from your surgeon.
• No blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Advil/Ibuprofen or any other blood thinners 48 hours before the procedure.
• HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE- For a successful lip appointment it is important to ensure your lips are not dry. Keep well hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day the week leading to your appointment as well as exfoliating moisturizing the lips for a few days before

Immediately following the procedure, lips may feel dry, chapped, tight, and tender to the touch.
If you didn't make your touchup appointment at the end of your first, do so asap to make sure you get in as quick as possible. 

Your 1st touch up is 6-12 weeks after your initial appointment and will take about 90 minutes. Some might need a 3rd session, otherwise I recommend annual touch-ups.

Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make the lips feel thick. Lips will fade up to 50% after the first 5 days. While healing, the tattoo will look patchy. This is due to skin regeneration and healing. Two or three sessions may be required to achieve the desired results, so please be patient.  Cosmetic tattooing is a multiple-step appointment process with a healing time of approximately six weeks in between touch-up appointments.

The following can impact how slowly or quickly your lips heal: age, diet, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, general health, sleep/fatigue. The more fatigued you are the lower your immune system is which can lead to easier infection. Please get plenty of rest and drink lots of water to hydrate prior to the procedure.

If you are taking antiviral medication, do so for another 5 days to prevent an outbreak.
For 10 days, at night and in the morning with clean hands, gently wash your lips with a fragrance free antibacterial soap. 

Pat your lips dry with a clean paper towel or tissue and apply a thin layer of the provided ointment.
During the day if lips feel dry, apply a very light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in.
Avoid over-saturating lips with the ointment but also avoid lips getting dried out.
• DO NOT PICK at Itching or dry skin.
• Wash your face carefully, avoiding the lip area for 10 days.
• No lip makeup for 10 days.
• No spicy foods for 24 hours and drink liquids using a straw.
• No extreme sweating for 5 days.
• Avoid pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water for 5 days.
While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips as this will impede the healing process.
• You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a damp barrier film or paper towel) for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on the area.
• Do not expose lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 2 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily and direct sun prematurely may also cause scarring and alter pigment color.
• No smoking while lips are healing (10 days minimum).
No kissing, rubbing, or friction on your newly tattooed lips until after 10 days or you may lose pigment.
• Lips may be dry for 3-6 months depending on your body’s reaction to the process