Lip Blushing Instructions

Permanent Lip Color: Pre-Care Instructions for Lip Blushing Procedure

Two-Weeks Prior to Procedure

  • If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you should start taking a preventative dose of Acyclovir or Valtrex, since lip tattooing can perpetuate a zoster outbreak if you’ve had them in the past. You should continue this dose until your lip tattoo is fully healed.

One Week Prior to Appointment

  • Discontinue Fish Oil or Vitamin E one week prior to treatment.

24-Hours Before Appointment

  • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, Aspirin, or Ibuprofen for 24 hours before the procedure.

Day of Appointment

  • Thoroughly read all the forms given to you at the time of your appointment and ask any questions you may have.
  • Be sure to advise us of any allergies, medical conditions, prior permanent eyebrow make-up and prescriptions you take prior to your appointment.
  • If you wish to bring your favorite lipstick/lip gloss, we can use it to help match your ideal lip color.

 

Contraindications

Unfortunately, not everyone is a good fit for the lip blushing procedure. This procedure is inadvisable for those with certain conditions such as:

  • Children under the age of 18
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and undiagnosed rashes or blisters on the site that is to be treated
  • History of cold sores (if so, consult with your physician.  Many clients avoid cold sore breakouts by taking a Valtrex cycle prior to their appointment.
  • Allergies to makeup or colors
  • Easily triggered post inflammatory hyper pigmentation
  • Transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
  • Active skin cancer in the area to be tattooed
  • Hemophiliac
  • Healing disorders
  • Blood thinners (consult with your physician)
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure or mitral valve disorder
  • Accutane or steroids (consult with your physician)