Lips need to be hydrated and moisturized before your appointment. Please follow this regiment for 5 days prior:

Vaseline or hustle butter must be applied to your lips throughout the day.

After showering scrub lips gently to remove dead skin, and apply moisturizer such as vaseline. You can make a homemade scrub of brown sugar, olive oil and hunny in the same proportions.

PAIN PREPARATION:

Though the sensation of lip blushing is minimal everyone reacts to pain differently. To alleviate possible discomfort, a strong topical anesthetic will be used for your appointment. Please note that you might be sensitive 5 days prior, 5 days during and 5 days after your period. 

COLD SORES:

If you are prone to cold sores, contact your physician and ask for a prescription of Valtrex or Zovirex. Take it on the day of your appointment and 3 days following. If you have frequent outbreaks lip blushing cannot be done 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak.

BEFORE

• Do not drink caffeine 48 hours before your procedure.
• Do not consume alcohol 5 days before or 3 days after your appointment. 
• Do not take blood thinners (Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, Primrose etc.) at least 1 week before your procedure.
• Do not get any facials or peels at least 2 weeks before the procedure.
• Do not have any facial injections at least 2 weeks before the procedure.
• Avoid the use of any exfoliates 1 week prior to the procedure. 
• Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before or after lip blush. 
• Please eat before the procedure as you are not aloud to eat 3 hours after it’s been completed.
• Make sure that anything is important is done before your appointment as you may swell. 

AFTER 

DAY OF TREATMENT:

• Fluids will leak from the tattoo to form scabs. You do not want these fluids to sit on your tattoo and form these scabs. To prevent this wipe your tattoo every hour with a wet cotton round and pat the area dry. You may ice the skin if it is feeling tender or swollen after the procedure. Wrap an ice pack or a ziplock of ice in a napkin and place on the area for as long as desired.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER:

• The area will feel a bit sore and will look quite intense. There may be some swelling and minor bruising that only lasts for 1-2 days.
• The next day, the color of the tattoo will darken as scabs begin to form, there may still be some swelling or minor bruising 
• The scab will fall off within 3-10 days depending on your skin and the procedure you had done.

DAY 2-10

• Do not touch your tattoo with dirty fingers, remember it is an opened and healing wound. An infection could possibly ruin the tattoo.
• Don't get your tattoo too wet for too long. It will make the scabs soggy and easier to fall off prematurely. Remember, you want to keep the scabs on for as long as you can, let them fall off naturally.
• Moisturize with the recommended or provided ointment constantly.
• Do not sleep on your face to avoid lifting your scabs prematurely and make sure you’re sleeping on a clean pillowcase to avoid infection.
• Avoid harsh cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products on the treated area until all the scabs have naturally fallen off. These things can jeopardize the healing of the tattoo.
• Don’t pick, scratch or bite off the scabs. Let the scabs fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring, loss of pigment, or an infection.
• Do not expose your tattoo to UV rays or tanning beds for 4 weeks after the procedure. These things can alter the appearance of your tattoo dramatically.
• Do not sweat on the tattoo until all the scabs have come off naturally. Sweat will take the pigment from your tattoo. If you do sweat on them, dab it off immediately.
• Do not get any facials, Botox, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks post appointment date.

AFTER SCABBING PHASE:

• The complete healing process takes 6 weeks. At 6 weeks the true and final color of the tattoo will show. It is only after 6 weeks that a touch up to the tattoo can be done.
• Please note that your tattoo will be softer and not as crisp when healed.
• Note that results will vary with each individual and are extremely dependent on your skin and how you care for it during healing. It may take more than one session to achieve your desired result.

AFTER FULL HEALING:

• To preserve the quality and longevity of your tattoo, we highly advise avoiding the use of Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol as these can cause your tattoo to fade or lighten faster. It's also important to protect your tattoo from UV rays by using sunscreen as exposure to the sun can cause the pigment to deteriorate and fade. Salt water and chlorine can have a similar effect, so it's recommended to rinse with water after any contact.
• Please note that this treatment is not permanent and typically fades after 1-3 years depending on your skin type and lifestyle. Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the quality and beauty of your tattoo. If you have oily skin, an iron deficiency, or a strong immune system, your pigment may not last as long or heal as crisply as others.
• For those seeking cover-up work, additional appointments may be necessary to achieve optimal results as it's possible that the new tattoo may not completely cover the old one.