AFTERCARE
LIP BLUSH
TATTOO

    • Arrange your anaesthetics

    • Avoid consuming alcohol within 24hrs prior to treatment

    • Some medications may cause adverse effects. Please get in touch for further advice regarding any medications you are taking. Doctor approval may be required in some medical circumstances

    • If you are taking supplements known to thin the blood, such as fish oil, cease taking 1 week prior to treatment. If you are unsure please get in touch for further advice

    • If the area you would like treated has existing cosmetic tattoos, please get in touch and send clear photos prior to booking an appointment

    • If you are currently pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive please get in touch for further advice

    • FAMILY PLANNING: We’re unable to tattoo during pregnancy, please take the 4-12 week touch-up into consideration

    Please read the relevant “Pre & Aftercare” information located at the bottom of this page, for the service you are booked in for

    • If you have a history of cold sores, it is essential to see a health consultant (pharmacist or doctor) atleast 5 Days prior to treatment and request antiviral medications

    • Ensure the lip area is not sunburnt, damaged, chapped or too dry

    • Gently exfoliate 1 week prior to treatment and sleep with a hydrating product on the lip area (eg. PawPaw balm, lip treatment or bepanthen)

    • Repeat the above steps every second night until the day of the treatment

    • Avoid laser within 2 weeks of your appointment. You will need to avoid laser on or near the lip area post-tattooing. I recommend ensuring any laser treatment courses are completed prior to having Lip Blushing

    • Lip Fillers and Lip Flips are to be had 4-6 weeks prior to having your Lip Blushing appointment

    • Protect the area from sun exposure and ensure your skin is in good health for 2 weeks prior to treatment

    • Swelling may be experienced after treatment. This normally subsides throughout the day, however may last 3-5 days

    • Apply a cold compress or ice to the area immediately after treatment, for a few minutes, and repeat every few hours that day.

    • Avoid applying ice directly to exposed skin, a clean tissue may be used as a barrier

    • Avoid consuming hot drinks or alcohol for the first few days post treatment

    • Using a clean cotton tip, apply a very thin layer of recommended Aftercare product to the area regularly throughout the day

    • Do not apply makeup to the area or touch with fingers until healed (1 week)

    • Dryness, flaking and peeling may be expected within the first few days and is normally completed within a week

    • The colour normally disappears at first, due to the changes in new skin. Colour will return around 7-8 Weeks

    • If you experience symptoms of cold sores, inflammation, or tenderness at the treated area, notify us and consult with a pharmacist immediately

    • Return for your touch up at 8-12 weeks. Touch Ups outside of 12 weeks may incur an additional fee

    • EXERCISE: Avoid cardio workout and excessive sweating until the healing area starts to scab up (2-5 days). Once scabbing starts, you may resume normal exercising, however, be cautious of exposing the area to sweat

    • Do not touch the healing area with fingers

    • Do not expose or submerge the area in chlorinated pools or salt water

    • Avoid saturating the area in water

    • Avoid hot, steamy showers, steam rooms and saunas until healed

    • Avoid spray tanning the area until healed

    • Avoid consuming alcohol for 48hrs post treatment

    • Do not pick the flaking skin or scabs

    • Ensure your touch up is booked at the recommended time

    • Certain chemicals in cleansers and moisturisers will accelerate fading and may discolour the tattoo. Avoid applying these products to any tattooed areas unless directed to do so

    • Expect healing time to be 5-9 days