Lip Enhancement Healing Process & Aftercare Instructions

  The procedure takes about 2-4 hours. The consultation and prep work take a small portion of the time. We want to make sure after we have discussed your concerns and we've drawn out a shape, we are both on the same page before starting the procedure. Once we have achieved a natural desired look we will apply numbing cream for 30 minutes, then start the Lip Blushing process. This part of the process can take 2-3 hours depending on the size of the lip and the lip service received.

 First, there’s pout prep. A topical anesthetic is applied to pre-numb the lips for 30 minutes. Afterwards, the technician will draw the shape of the “new” lips so that you can evaluate and make any changes. Once the client is happy with the shape, we begin the actual tattooing.

The procedure takes place over the course of an hour to an hour and a half, if not longer, depending on the look you’re going for. Keep in mind, Lip Blushing is a natural procedure, that enhances the shape you already have. It provides the illusion of fuller lips without injections. However, if your looking for shape, fullness, completely different than what you have, lip fillers will be the best option for you. Once the appointment is completed, your lips will be swollen—it is a tattoo, after all—so you can ice them if necessary. 

 Lips will be swollen for 24-48 hours. For the first 24 hours, we advise clients to gently blot their lips with a wet cotton pad and let them air dry. This is to keep the lips clean and remove any body fluids that have surfaced and prevent the fluids from forming scabs. 

Lip color will be intense days 1-4. Color will start to peel and a layer will shed around days 3-4. By the end of week 1, lips may look lighter than the final outcome.

Clients like to be out of the public eye around peeling phase, typically days 3-4. Every client heals differently, scabbing may not be as excessive, and/or may not occur on days 3-4. Peeling could happen sooner or later.

 When it comes to scabs, it’s important that they fall off naturally—picking them can result in scarring or loss of pigment in those areas. We suggest avoiding workouts and sun exposure for two weeks and if you plan on getting injections, wait a full month. Sleeping on your face could also cause the scabs to fall off prematurely. Aquaphor should be worn excessively to keep the lips properly moisturized.

First couple of days can pass off as bright lipstick, but the peeling can be difficult to disguise.

Initially, the color will be super vibrant, like a lip stain. It's important not to be misled by the immediate ‘after’ results. The immediate results look nothing like when the lips are healed. Once healed, the color fades approximately 30-50 percent and also blends in with the natural lip color.

Scabbing typically lasts five to seven days, which can be camouflaged by the consistent use of Aquaphor. After four weeks(max, some heal sooner), the lips should be fully healed to completion. A Touch-Up Appointment in six weeks is recommended to fill in areas that may have rejected pigment. 

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• There will be moderate swelling, redness and bruising for the first 5 days.
• Apply a Ziploc bag filled with water and ice for no more than 15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.
• During the initial healing period, there should be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own.
• Expect the color to eventually lighten by up to 40% once the healing process is complete.
• Color may appear uneven at different stages of healing. Be patient. This is a process that does not yield immediate results.

Like any other cosmetic tattooing, there are risks associated such as allergic reactions or infections. We provide After Care instructions to prevent any negative reactions. All needles used for the procedure are disposable and are not reused under any condition. If client has history of allergic reactions to metals or pigments, a patch test should be performed. Any history of cold sores or herpes, a prescribed anti-viral medication is highly advised, as this procedure will trigger an outbreak. 

For darker complexions, due to the increased melanin, hyperpigmentation is a major risk. Darker skin types inhibits visualization of blood vessels and therefore we see darker undertones to the lips which is referred to as hyper pigmented lips. With that said, actual injury to the skin can cause hyperpigmentation.