Lip Blushing

Blushing requires a two-step procedure, as the lip skin is very delicate. The second treatment takes place six to eight weeks after the initial visit.

Please be aware that permanent makeup is a two-step procedure, the initial procedure and the following touch-up is in between one and three months. After three months this will not be considered a touchup and will cost extra. We can adjust the color and the shape upon your arrival for your touch-up appointment.

Permanent makeup is NOT for any clients who are or have:

• Pregnant or nursing
•   Pacemaker or major heart problems
• Diabetic
• Peels or Laser within a 2 week period of appointment
• Undergoing chemotherapy
• Sick with a cold or flu-like virus
• Viral Infections and or diseases
• Used Accutane in the past 6 months
• Organ transplant
•  Epilepsy
• Skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne,  etc.)

• Do not work out the day of your procedure.
• Do not tan or have a sunburned face for 2 weeks prior to appointment.
• Do not take blood-thinning medications such as Vitamin E, Fish oil, Aspirin, Midol, Ibuprofen, Advil for 48 hours prior to the procedure, this will cause excessive bleeding and may affect your results
• No alcohol or caffeine 2 days before the procedure.
• Stop using any skin thinners (Vitamin A, glycolic acids, chemical exfoliation) on the BROW/EYELINER or LIP area 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
• No facial or peels within 2 weeks prior.
• Please note may experience hypersensitivity and more pain around or during your menstrual cycle.
• Lips must be moisturized and hydrated. Keep water intake high for a week prior to appointment.
• If you have ever had a cold sore or shingles, a prescription anti-viral from your doctor is advised.
• Must wait 2 months minimum post lip filler for lip blush procedure.

Aftercare is crucial, it is very important to follow these instructions for the full 10-day healing period to ensure proper healing and color retention FOR THE BEST RESULTS. Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness or loss of color is to be expected. This is the purpose of the touch-up or what I like to call the perfecting session which is scheduled 8 weeks post the initial. Results will vary for all individuals.

• 3 to 4 hours after procedure clean your lips with the aftercare pad provided in your aftercare bag. Make sure to wipe off well any remaining pigment or lymph fluid. Every hour after the initial 3-4 hour period use a
• Aquaphor is provided in your aftercare to keep the lips constantly MOIST. Please apply multiple times a day never allowing the lips to dry out AND always when eating or brushing teeth to protect them.
• Avoid spicy/salty foods, direct contact with food or drinks on the treated area for two days use straws when drinking liquids and use a fork when eating foods please don’t eat anything such as a hamburger where your mouth has to open up wide and the food cannot be placed directly into the mouth touching the lips.
• Disposable ice packs may be used as necessary to reduce swelling
• Wash your hands before touching any treated area some itching is normal. Do not pick, peel, or scratch or your color may heal unevenly. You may also risk scarring and infection.
• No makeup is to be applied until all scabs are gone.
• If using an antiviral medication, continue as prescribed.
• Do not use teeth bleaching products/toothpaste until fully healed.

• Two months post-procedure you may get fillers.

The outcome of permanent cosmetic procedures is dictated by its canvas. The better the final result will be. Dry, sun-damaged skin and lips are very difficult to achieve a beautiful even result. Mature clients may need an additional 1 to 2 weeks healing for the final results to appear. The better you take care of your skin and protect it from the UV rays, the better the outcome and lifespan of the permanent cosmetic procedures.

Approximate daily healing schedule for lips

DAY 1 Lips will be swollen, feel tender and hot. The lips will appear as though you were wearing a bright or dark vivid lipstick. The color may appear warmer then ultimately desired due to the increased blood flow in the lips post-procedure. They will feel very dry and you will need to continually apply your Aquaphor.

DAY 2 Lips will usually be less swollen but still tight and dry. The swelling might also reduce unevenly causing the pigment to look uneven.

DAY 3-4 Even less swelling the color will still be vibrant. Skin will begin to peel, you will see a much lighter color underneath. Again the pigment may appear to bleed outside of the border of the lips. Do not pick or peel. Lip color underneath peeling skin will appear very light.

DAY 5-10 Lips will feel very chapped and dry. Continue to use your Aquaphor. Peeling should be complete during this period. Color appears very soft. color may seem to disappear and almost become frosty in appearance. This is normal.

DAY 14-20 Color will begin to “bloom” and slowly reappear slowly day by day. Keep well moisturized.

DAY 21-28 Healing is complete. The color you see is the color you retain.

If at any point you are concerned about the healing process please contact us at 713-851-9737.

Long term care

Use a good sunscreen after 10 days, sun exposure will fade your permanent cosmetics.

If you are planning a chemical peel, laser procedure or an MRI scan, please inform the technician/your care provider of your permanent cosmetics.

The use of Retin-A, chemical peels and acid pills or any other rapid skin exfoliation products used on the forehead area as well as around the lips will cause a permanent make up of the eyebrows or lips to fade prematurely.