Lip Blush Aftercare

What is the aftercare?

  • Following the aftercare instructions is extremely important in order to ensure good retention of colour during the healing process. Aftercare accounts for over 60% of the healed results.

  • Coldsores: If you have had coldsores at least ONCE in your life, you must take antiviral coldsore medication prescribed by your GP. This must be taken 3 days prior and 2-3 days post treatment. Additionally, Lysine can be taken at the same time to further reduce the risk of a coldsore outbreak happening.

  • Apply any medicated cream or healing balm as recommended by your technician. The cream should be applied for up to 7 days. Do not let the lips dry out - they should always have some form of aftercare balm or healing balm on at ALL TIMES! Aftercare cream can be purchased at your appointment for $30.

  • Avoid getting the area wet for up to 7 days, which includes keeping your face dry during a shower. Use a damp face cloth or face wipe to clean your face.

  • Use a damp cotton pad to gently wipe the area for the first day. This will reduce the build up of lymph fluid as the lips heal and reduce the chances of scabbing.

  • Don’t put makeup on your lips for at least 10 days. This is because the skin is still healing. Applying makeup to the lips will increase the chance of infection.

  • Don’t pick at scabs, tug, or itch the eyebrow area. Again, this will increase the chance of infection and possibly cause skin damage and scarring.

  • Avoid saunas, swimming, and excessive sweating until the area is completely healed, which may take up to two weeks.

  • Drink from a straw! You want to keep the lips dry!

  • Do not eat spicy or citrus rich foods! Ouch…

  • Avoid kissing while the lips are healing! SORRY!

  • Long Term Aftercare: Wear lip balm that has at least SPF 15+ in it! Sun exposure over a prolonged period of time will fade the tattoo. Do not use strong chemical acids/ peels (salicylic, glycolic, lactic acids), IPL or laser on the healed cosmetic tattoo, as these will fade the tattoo over time.

What to expect while the lips are healing?

Healing time: 5 - 7 days

Your lips will appear a lot darker, swollen & more intense than what they will look like once healed. You need to trust the healing process! Swelling may take up to 24 hours to go down.

Over the first few days they will be at their darkest. They might scab and flake, this is completely normal. While they heal, this will fade to reveal a much lighter colour. The lips tend to fade around 70-80%! Please keep in mind that everyone’s skin will heal differently! The true colour of the tattoo will not be revealed until after 6 weeks. The touch up is then completed at 6-8 weeks to perfect any areas that need some extra attention, as well as add more colour if needed!

Ensure you have an 8 week touch up booked in. Then maintain with yearly or bi-annual touch ups.

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Lip Blush Tattoo work by Beatrice & Chloe