LIPS Before & After Care

IMPORTANT

Lips Tattoo can trigger an outbreak of cold sores if you have ever had one in the past or have the virus in your system (which you may not be aware of). As a necessary precaution, ALL lip clients with a history of cold sores MUST take an anti-viral medication for a total of 5 days (2 days prior to the procedure, the day of, and 2 days post-procedure).

Examples of antiviral medications: are Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex. 

You will need to contact your physician in order to obtain your prescription strength anti-viral medication.  https://www.goodrx.com/go/grx-cs-3e?utm_content=exp_cs_gold_v3&utm_campaign=867408

Immediately following the procedure, your look may be harsh and painted on looking, but it will soften up and look more natural as you heal. Again, the intensity of the procedure is most prominent following the procedure itself. Over the next 3-7 days, the outer layer of color will appear crusty and start to flake off. Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing.

Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch, or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to seven days). As the outer layer flakes off, you will notice that the color is lighter and softer. 

For the following two weeks, the color that was implanted under the skin will move forward. After three weeks, your healing process should be complete.

Avoid during the healing process

 No soap, cleanser or shampoo on the treated area for seven (7) days. 

• All cleansing should be done with a clean Q-tip dipped in cool water and gently dabbed on the treated area

• Do not rub the area in any way.

• Apply Aquaphor ointment with a Q-Tip in the procedure area several times per day (don’t use Vaseline)  this will keep the area moist and accelerate the healing. 

• Do not let the area dry out, keep moist all times

For the first two to  seven days.

• Use a straw when drinking liquids

• Smoking is discouraged for optimal results

• Do not use any lipstick or cosmetics near the treated area for seven days

• If you use Retin-A, do not allow it close to the treated area for thirty (30) days. It will cause the area to peel and lighten

CLIENTS WHO HAVE DARK LIPS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CANDIDATE BECAUSE THE RISK OF HYPERPIGMENTATION IS MUCH HIGHER.

LIP HEALING PROCESS

DAYS 1+2: LIP COLOR IS VERY BOLD!

DAYS 3 – 5: LIP COLOR WILL PEEL OFF

DAYS 6 – 40: COLOR WILL DISAPEAR & SLOWLY COME BACK 

WEEK 6: LIPS HAVE FULLY HEALED, COLOR SHOULD HAVE COME BACK (30-50% LIGHTER THAN DAY 1)

6-12 WEEK TOUCH UP: WE WILL PERFECT THE SHAPE & COLOR, HEALING PROCESS WILL REPEAT.