Pre-Care Instructions

To achieve the best results, please follow these guidelines before your lip blush appointment:

Cold Sores & Antiviral Medication

• If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex virus), you MUST take antiviral medication as a precaution.

• You are required to take Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex for 5-7days:

  • Start 2 days before your procedure.

  • Continue on the day of your procedure.

  • Take for 2 -5 days after your procedure.

• Consult your physician in advance for a prescription, instructions inform them it is for a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo.

⚠ If you have no history of cold sores, it is still recommended to take Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex. If unavailable, you may take L-lysine (500mg twice daily) starting one week before and continuing one week after your procedure to lower the risk of an outbreak.

Lip Preparation

• Apply lip balm daily to keep lips moisturized and prevent dryness, chapping, or cracking.

• Exfoliate and hydrate your lips daily before your appointment to remove dry skin. Chapped lips can result in uneven healing and poor pigment retention.

• Avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning for at least one week before your procedure.

Medications & Supplements to Avoid (48 Hours Prior)

• No alcohol, caffeine, or stimulants (including decaf coffee & tea).

• Avoid blood-thinning medications & supplements, such as:

  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Niacin, Vitamin E

  • Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes

  • "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements

• Discontinue Retin-A and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 2 weeks prior.

• Avoid excessive workouts. Light exercise is okay, but do not work out within 24 hours before your appointment.

Lip Fillers & Other Cosmetic Procedures

• Wait at least 4 weeks after receiving lip fillers before booking your appointment.

• For touch-ups, wait at least 4 weeks after lip filler treatments.

⚠ Medical Conditions: If you have any medical conditions, consult your doctor and contact us before scheduling your appointment.

⚠ Menstrual Cycle: You may experience increased sensitivity during your period.

Post-Care Instructions

Healing Expectations

• Immediately after the procedure, lips may feel dry, chapped, tight, and tender.

• Swelling is normal and usually lasts 1-3 days.

• Lips will fade up to 50% in the first 5 days. The healing process can take 2-4 weeks before the final color settles.

First 1-7 Days

• Complete your antiviral medication as prescribed.

• Keep lips moisturized at ALL times with the provided ointment.

• Apply ointment before washing your face, brushing your teeth, or showering to protect the area.

• Avoid hot soups, hot coffee, spicy, oily, salty, or raw foods. Cut food into small bites to avoid stretching your lips.

• Do not pick, peel, or scratch healing tissue—this will cause pigment loss and uneven healing.

• Use a straw for drinking.

• Avoid water exposure on lips (including steam from showers). Apply ointment before showering.

• No smoking, kissing, rubbing, or friction on the lips.

• No makeup, cleansing creams, or chemicals on lips.

• Use a mild, non-whitening toothpaste. Seal lips with ointment before brushing and avoid toothpaste contact with lips.

First 10 Days

• No facials, lip gloss, or lipsticks for 10 days. If applying lip products after, ensure they are new and clean.

• No heavy workouts, saunas, or hot yoga that cause excessive sweating.

• Avoid swimming or submerging your lips underwater for at least 2 weeks to prevent infection.

First 4 Weeks

• Avoid direct sun exposure & tanning beds. New skin is highly sensitive and can scar or alter pigment color. We recommend using SPF lip balm.

• No laser treatments or chemical peels near the lips.

Additional Healing Tips

• You may use an ice pack (wrapped in a clean towel) for 10-minute intervals and take an allergy pill within the first 48 hours to reduce swelling.

• The lip blush healing process is gradual—the pigment may look patchy or uneven initially but will balance out over the next few weeks.

Touch-Up Requirement

• Your session includes one complimentary touch-up within 10 weeks to perfect the color.

• The ideal time frame for your touch-up is 5-8 weeks after your first session.

• Booking your touch-up within 10 weeks of your initial session is your responsibility. If you miss this window, an additional fee will apply.

• To book your touch-up session, TEXT 929-400-5855.

• Touch-up appointments cannot be rescheduled. Please book only if you are certain about your availability.

• Duration: Touch-up appointments typically take 100 to 120 minutes, including numbing time.

• Aftercare is the same as the initial session.

Factors That May Affect Healing & Retention

• Lip Condition: Textured lips (wrinkles, Fordyce spots, scars) may impact pigment retention.

• Age: Healing takes longer in mature skin.

• Diet & Lifestyle: Poor nutrition, stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption can slow healing.

• Fatigue & General Health: A weakened immune system increases the risk of infection.

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water before and after your procedure to aid healing.

By following these pre-care and post-care guidelines, you’ll achieve beautiful, long-lasting lip blush results! 💋