Lip Blush Aftercare

DO:

    • Keep your lips clean and dry of any fluid that may present itself after treatment. Blot your lips with clean hands and a paper towel when possible.
      • If too much lymph fluid, water, and sweat accumulates on your lips it can form a thick scab, which will lead to uneven color results once healed.
    • Keep your lips moisturized as directed by your technician(s).
    • If experiencing swelling, apply an ice pack with a sterile barrier.
    • Avoid irritation from spicy, colored, or salty foods. 
    • Use a straw when drinking as your lips are healing.
    • Avoid excessive sun exposure for the first 2 weeks. 
    • If taking anti-viral medications beforehand, please continue as prescribed.
    • Avoid oral sex for 2 weeks. 

 

DO NOT:

    • TOUCH or PICK peeling skin on your lips (this could lead to infection or loss of pigment). 
    • Exercising for about 5 days to avoid sweating.
    • Apply cosmetics/makeup, cleansers, or lotions to lips for the first two weeks.
    • Schedule lip fillers, laser, waxing, chemical treatments, or any facial procedures until your lips are fully healed.
    • Go tanning until your lips are fully healed.
    • Use saunas, steam rooms, or swim for about 2 weeks. 

 

Lip Blush Healing Process

Day 1:

    • Your lip color will appear brighter than it will lighten as it heals.
    • Your lips will feel swollen and tender

Day 2:

    • Your color will begin to darken temporarily throughout the day as the pigment oxidizes.

Day 3-4: 

    • Your lips will feel dry and start to flake. Allow it to shed naturally. DO NOT PICK.

Day 5-7:

    • As your lips flake, your lips will appear very light and “frosty”. This is only temporary. You are still healing,

Day 7-10:

    • Peeling will have subsided. Your new natural lip color will reappear until it fully blooms. 
    • Your lips will be very dry. Continue to apply conditioner to lips.

After 4-8 Weeks:

    • Lips will fully heal during this time. 
    • It is recommended you schedule your touch up at this time. 

 

IMPORTANT!

    • Normal swelling will last 2-4 days. This will cause the tattoo to look larger than it is, once the swelling has subsided it will look smaller. 
    • Touch ups are an important part of the procedure. Perfection is not to be expected after the initial procedure. 
    • In the rare event you suspect an infection, please email 12ozstudios@gmail.com