Lip Blush Aftercare

What to Expect?

Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make make the lips feel thick. Lips will fade up to 50% after the first 5 days. While healing, the tattoo will look patchy. This is due to skin regeneration and healing. Two or three sessions may be required to achieve the desired results. Please be patient. Cosmetic tattooing is a multiple step appointment process with a healing time of approximately 6 weeks in between touch up appointments.

Post-Care for lips

  • Complete your antiviral medication to prevent an outbreak.

  • Apply ointment on lips several times a day. This should be done for at least 10 day post treatment. Do not allow lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. During the day if the lips feel dry, apply a light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in.

  • Itching is normal, DO NOT PICK!

  • No soaps, cleansing creams, or chemicals on lips. Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 10 days.

  • Avoid moisture to the lips such as hot soups and hot coffee for 10 days. Drink everything through a straw until lips completely peel.

  • DO NOT stretch the lips. Avoid biting into large sandwiches, etc. Cut food into tiny bites.

  • Do not bite into greasy, oily, salty, or spicy foods, rather cut them up and place them into your mouth.

  • While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking. your lips as this will impede the healing process. DO NOT PICK dry healing tissue or you WILL remove the pigment color!

  • Avoid water on the new pigmented areas as much as possible, the first 7 days. When showering, washing face, etc. have ointment on the pigmented area to protect lips from water. Do not stand in front of shower head when showering.

  • Avoid underwater swimming and bathing for a minimum of 4 weeks to avoid bacterial infection.

  • Before brushing your teeth, seal lips with ointment first. No whitening toothpaste (during healing process). Do not bleach/whiten your teeth while your lips are healing (about 2 weeks).

  • You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a wet barrier film of paper towels, towel or cloth) for 10 minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ie directly on lips.

  • Do not expose the lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 4 weeks.

  • You may wear lipstick, lipgloss and chapstick after 10 days. Make sure the tube of lip product is new.

  • Sleeping slightly elevated will help prevent swelling.

  • No smoking while lips are healing (10 days minimum).

  • No kissing, rubbing or friction on your newly tattooed lips until after 10 days or you may lose pigment.

  • Lips may be dry for 3 to 6 months depending on the body reaction.