Aftercare

LIP BLUSH AFTERCARE

Following your aftercare is vital to achieve the best results. If during the healing process you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Erika. 

Remember Lip Tattooing is a multiple session treatment (2 typically needed)

Normal symptoms you may experience for 4 days

Swelling, redness, tenderness

Dry flaking skin as the lips heal

DO's

•Clean the lips daily with damp cotton pads / Water wipes are fine to clean with too.

•Cold packs can be applied to the lips to reduce swelling and help with sensitivity

•Apply a thin light layer of healing balm regularly using a cotton bud, Use a new bud each time to prevent cross contamination

•Drink through a straw for the first 2 days

DONT's

•   Do not Pick, peel or touch the lips as you will heal unevenly and risk infection from bacteria.
•   Do not kiss anyone for 5 days
•   Do not apply any makeup on the lips for 1 week
•   Do not apply too much balm in a thick laver will cause build up on the lips. Less is more!
•   Do not Submerge the lips in water for 1 week
•   Do not wear a face mask for a long period of time - infection control
•   Do not receive skincare beauty treatments for 5 days
•   Do not receive waxing, electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments close to the lip region for 2 weeks
•   Do not expose your lips to direct sun, tanning treatments, Jacuzzis, saunas, salt water, chlorinated pools and direct shower spray.
•   Do not use lip plump products for 2 weeks
•   Do not receive lip filler or any injections in the lips for 4 weeks

If you suffer with cold sores at present or any time in the past, use an anti herpes medication topically Zovirax, 5 times a day for a 1 week period. Acyclovir tablets can also be used to prevent an outbreak - follow prescription instructions. If an outbreak does occur its usually on the 3rd day of healing. Stop using the healing balm and continue with cold sore cream only.