FAQ'S
What is Lip Blush?
Lip Blush is a semi-permanent tattoo treatment that will enhance the natural shape of your lips, correct unevenness and can create the illusion of volume. Unlike the old style of lip tattooing which can look too bold, bright with thick liner, all you will need to do is add a little gloss and you're good to go!
Lip blush can be as subtle or as dramatic as you desire.
Please note*
Darker skin tones may not be suitable for a lip blush tattoo and may require neutralisation, due to the cool undertones occurring in the skin pigmentation.
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Cold sore sufferers should embark on a course of anti-viral cold sore medication prior to starting their treatment and make their technician aware of this.
How long does it last?
Lip blush tattoo can last between 2/3 years. With time and sun exposure the pigment can lighten and it may be necessary to have an annual touch up to bring the appearance back to its original standard.
What to expect?
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There may be moderate swelling, redness and bruising for the first 5 days.
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Apply ice pack for no more than 15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.
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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.
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Expect the color to eventually lighten by up to 40% once the healing process is complete.
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Color may appear uneven at different stages of healing. Be patient. This is a process that does not yield immediate results. Top-ups are essential to correct any uneven healing.
PRE APPOINTMENT
Your skin in the area being treated should be in the best possible condition before treatment. You should moisturise your lips the week leading up to your appointment, being hydrated will help to maximise your results.
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Stop using any skin thinners (Vitamin A, glycolic acids, exfoliation) on the area 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
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Any waxing or shaving should be done at least 2 days before.
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Cosmetic botox or fillers should be done 2 weeks prior or 2 weeks after.
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DO NOT consume alcohol, caffeine or take any blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc) 48 hours before your procedure, this will cause excess bleeding and may affect your results.
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You may experience hypersensitivity and more pain around or during your menstrual cycle.
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We will not be able to tattoo over any blemishes, sores, and moles in the area.
​*If you suffer from coldsores we recommend that you see your doctor to prescribe you with a course of anti viral medication a week prior to your appointment, this will prevent a breakout and spread *
POST APPOINTMENT
Do not touch the area until completely healed. If you need to apply aftercare/oil please do this with a cotton bud or clean freshly washed hands.
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Do not get the area wet until instructed to do so (this is usually between 5/7 days). You may need to avoid wetting the area by washing and cleaning around it or by drinking through a straw.
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Keep the area clean until it has fully healed and flaked/scabbed over to avoid infection.
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Do not expose to extreme temperatures or UV light for at least two weeks (this could pull the pigment out of your skin before it has chance to settle).
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Do not use any makeup, products, creams on the area until fully healed this can also pull the pigment out of your skin,
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DO NOT sweat excessively for 10 days. Sweat contains salt and can infect and prematurely fade your tattoo. Salt in the sweat may also alter the colour of your tattoo. Moderate exercise is fine.
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Do not go into sauna’s, pools, and steam rooms.
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Do not get massages or facials or skin treatments during the healing process
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DO not use exfoliants, retinol acids, or AHA’s on or around the area. It will fade your tattoo prematurely.
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DO NOT use laser hair removal near your tattoo. This can darken, lighten, and distort the pigment.
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The colour will be darker straight after the treatment and may go darker the next day, as the pigment oxidises in the skin.
Once healed, the pigment may look like it has disappeared or 'not worked' DON'T WORRY - this is completely normal and part of the healing process. Your skin is healing on the inside and the colour will bloom back this can take up to 4 weeks.
For cosmetic treatments, a second appointment is needed 6-12 weeks after your first treatment. This is usually a 60 minute appointment to add more pigment. This is because as the area is healing, some parts may not ‘hold’ as well as others and you may have a few patches that need more colour. This is completely normal and everyone heals differently.
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LONG TERM AFTERCARE TO GET THE VERY BEST OUT OF YOUR RESULTS
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THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS as everyone’s result will vary due to skin type, lifestyle and the initial 10 day care and longterm care of your micropigmentation treatment.
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Use at least SPF 50 or an amazon tattoo stick to protect your pigment, sun exposure is the biggest thing to cause fading and can alter the colour of your micropigmentation treatment.
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Stay hydrated and keep your skin healthy.
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Do not use chemical exfoliants on the area, this will case the pigment to fade faster.
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Do not do laser the area (IPL etc), some lasers may change the colour of the pigment.
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