Lip Blush Aftercare

Immediately after your treatment, your lips may weep a clear fluid - this is to be expected. Wipe firmly to remove this fluid. Please be aware, leaving this to dry will cause premature scabbing and discomfort. Dab your lips every 10 minutes with a damp cotton round for an hour, After an hour has passed, continue to wipe your lips if any clear fluid is present. Apply a thin layer of your aftercare every hour for the remainder of the day. Do not over load your lips with balm as they still need room to breathe and heal.

ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING AND CLEANSING YOUR LIPS.

The initial swelling can be obvious but usually subsides within 24-48 hours, however this can last a little longer in some cases where clients lips are fuller. Cold compresses or ice packs can help with the swelling if necessary.

Your lips will be very tender and dry, it is vital that you keep them moist with the aftercare.

From day 2 onwards, Dap your lips with a damp cotton round and apply your aftercare 4x a day (morning, lunch, dinner, before bed) to keep them hydrated.

Avoid spicy/salty food for first 3 days.

Drink through a straw for first 3 days: If possible, drink liquids through a straw during the whole initial healing period to minimize friction on your lips.

No kissing for a minimum of 5 days to prevent infection.

Around day 3-7 the dry skin on your lips should start to flake off. During this time its vital you do not pick the flakes or dry skin off your lips and let them fall off naturally.

If by chance you happen to break out in excessive amount of cold sores, please stop all aftercare and focus on treating the cold sore virus by visiting your local pharmacy.‍ ‍

Avoid touching your lips: For the first 24 hours after the procedure, avoid touching or rubbing your lips to prevent introducing bacteria.

Avoid direct sunlight on your lips for 2 weeks: Protect your lips with SPF lip balm after the 2 weeks. Sun exposure can cause fading and colour change over time.

Do not expose your lips to tanning treatments, jacuzzis or saunas,

No skin/beauty treatments on your face for minimum of 5 days after your treatment.

Avoid makeup on the treated area: Refrain from applying lip products, including lipstick and lip gloss, until your lips have fully healed to prevent infection (2 weeks) make up on your face is fine, just avoid anything touching the lips.

Do not go swimming in sea water or chlorine water for the first 2 weeks, cover your lips with vaseline in salt and chlorine water to avoid a bleaching effect

Do not bleach, wax, perform electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments close to your lips.

Do not use lip plumping products.

Do not get lip filler for 4-6 weeks.

Important information

If you suffer or have ever suffered from cold sores, use an anti-herpes medication (such as Zovirax) 5 times daily for a period of 1 week, or Acyclovir tablets a few days before and after your tattoo. If a cold sore outbreak does occur, it will generally begin on day 3 of the healing process. This is not caused by your tattoo or your artist. Herpes lies dormant in the nervous system forever and can reappear if you are exposed to trauma.

Remember, your selected colour will be stronger and more sharply defined immediately after your tattoo. The next day, your lips will appear darker in colour.

After the skin has flaked/peeled away from your lips (during days 3-5) your lips will appear as if little or no colour is present. This is normal and part of the healing process.

In the 3 weeks following this, the colour will blossom into a considerably softer version of the original color. The approximate healing period is 14 days, however, healing can be prolonged if your immune system is compromised or if you are generally stressed, or by poor diet.

Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness of colour is to be expected. This is why we book a touch-up appointment - allowing us to fine-tune your lip tattoo.

If you have booked a touch-up appointment but you do not attend your scheduled appointment you will be charged for any further treatments.

Cancellation notice is always 48 hours.

Long Term Care

Use sunscreen on your lips every day. Sun exposure will gradually fade your lip tattoo.

Keep your lips hydrated 24/7.

Chemicals of any kind can interfere with the healing and colour of your new tattoo. Glyocolic acid and face peel must be kept away from your tattoos it has been reported to lighten the colour with constant continued use.

Following these aftercare instructions diligently will help ensure your lip tattoo heals properly and retains its vibrant color.