Prep & Care

• Cancer survivors must be at least 6 months post chemo and into remission before receiving any tattoo service.
• Those taking accutane and steroids must be off for a minimum of 6 months prior to the procedure
• *sugar scrub can be made at home by mixing sugar & a couple drops of coconut oil to help exfoliate lips prior to the procedure
• *blood thinner medications include: Advil, aspirin, motrin, niacin, excedrin, aleve
• *supplements with blood thinning effects include: fish oil, dong quai, Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, red clover, vitamin E.
• *skin is considered compromised when there is a breakout, rash, inflamed, bruised, blemished in the procedure area

At the end of your session, we will provide you with an after care kit that has everything you need for the 7-14 day healing process. This may vary per client, but 14 days is recommended for the best results.

Please keep in mind, your lip blush tattoo immediately after is still considered a wound and should be treated and cared for as such. Wash hands thoroughly before touching lips. Expect slight swelling, redness, and tenderness in the area. It will subside in 24-48 hours. You may apply ice to help the swelling subside.

DAYS 1 & 2:

• The treated area should ONLY be cleaned using provided after care wipes.
• Then apply a thin layer of ointment using a Q-tip.
• Repeat 3x per day (morning, afternoon, night).
• Bottled water can be used to rinse lips after eating and morning & night on Day 2.

**Always rinse lips with bottled waters and wipe, air dry & apply ointment after eating.

DAYS 3-14 OR UNTIL ALL SCABS FALL OFF:

• Bottled water can be used to rinse lips after eating, and morning & night
• Apply a thin layer of ointment using a Q-tip throughout the day. **Do NOT let lips dry out. Keep moisturized at all times
• Apply thicker layer, only prior to the shower & face washing to protect from unwanted soap
• Once lips start crusting, scabbing & peeling DO NOT pick or scratch
• Rinse mouth with cool water after eating & reapply ointment
• Drink liquids with a straw
• It can take 2-4 weeks for the lips to show its full color

THINGS TO AVOID DURING THE HEALING PROCESS:

• Be careful with teeth bleaching toothpaste & mouthwash (use minimal amount) excessive amounts can cause pigment loss
• Avoid: contact with food (cut into bite size pieces)
• Avoid: lipstick/ lipgloss, excessive sweating, sauna, pools, sunbathing, spicy/salty foods, wine, acidic foods, chapstick with SPF, major sun exposure or tanning
• Avoid: Retin A, glycolic acids, Vitamin E, terry towels, Vitamin C, Neosporin, Bacitracin (anything that promotes accelerated healing and cell turnover may affect color retention)
• No contact with animals or gardening for 7-10 days or until scabs fall off.

THINGS TO EXPECT DURING THE HEALING PROCESS:

The lips will go through 2 weeks of the initial healing process where they will darken, peel, lighten through the “ghosting” phase, and the color will return.  Swelling can appear within the first 24-48 hours but will subside as the time passes.  The color can fade up to 50% in vibrancy and color intensity.  We include a complimentary follow up session where we can touch up the color and make any adjustments as needed.