Lip Blushing Instructions
Precare
1 - 3 days before procedure
Exfoliate lips with a gentle lip scrub, soft toothbrush or damp washcloth 1 to 3 days before procedure to give your lips time to recover from any irritation. Doing this removes dead skin and enhances pigment retention. This ensures a smooth even surface for application and allows color to evenly deposit.
Aftercare
First 24 - 48 hours
Gently blot brows with a clean tissue. This helps prevent buildup and scabbing. Avoid applying creams, water, or ointments during this time unless instructed otherwise.
Days 1 - 7
Expect some swelling, tenderness, scabbing or flaking. Keeps lips clean and moisturized with gentle unscented products. Refrain from using makeup on or near the area, it may cause irritation.
Days 7 - 14
Pigment may appear lighter or patchy as your skin heals, this is normal. Continue using gentle lip products to keep the area moisturized.
- DO NOT take steamy showers
- DO NOT go swimming
- DO NOT expose your lips to the sun
- DO NOT sweat for 10 days. This means no working out
- DO NOT apply makeup to the lip area. Other makeup is fine, but avoid touching the lips.
- DO NOT apply anything but the aftercare product provided to your lips.
- DO NOT get facials and/or peels for 4-6 weeks.
- DO NOT get botox/filler for 2 weeks.
- DO NOT pick the flaking color, this can remove it completely, let it release on its own.
For long term care, use lip balm with SPF. Avoid laser treatments or chemical peels near the lips. A touch up appointment is usually recommended 6 to 8 weeks after initial session to perfect the shape & color!
Thank you for following our aftercare instructions and we hope you enjoy your new enhanced lips!
Cold sores & Lip blushing - What you need to know
If you are prone to cold sores (herpes simplex virus), getting a lip blushing procedure can trigger an outbreak because the trauma to the lips activates the dormant virus,
Consult your doctor, you may be prescribed an antiviral medication. Start antivural 2 - 3 days before appointment and continue fror several days after.
A cold sore can impact healing affect pigment retention. If your actively experiencing a cold sore, you must reschedule your appointment.
Thank you for your understanding!