How long will it last?
Lip blush will typically last between 2-4 years depending on a number of factors including your lifestyle, skin type and age.
Can I pick my colour?
Yes! Colours will be customised for each client depending on your preferred colour choice, undertones and what would suit you best.
How do you choose the shape?
Once you have discussed your ideal shape, I use measuring tools and technology to create an outline around your lips which I will follow when blushing them to give you beautiful and symmetrical shape. You are very involved in this process and I will work with you, making any tweaks you may want until you're both happy to get started.
Does it look natural?
Depending on the clients desired outcome, lip blush can look extremely natural.
In many cases you wouldn't be able to tell someone has had lip blush without knowing.
However, some people love a bolder look, and that's totally achievable too!
Is a touch up appointment necessary ?
Touch up appointments are 4-8 weeks after the initial appointment and are very important. They are necessary as everyone heals differently and some clients may not hold the pigment as well as others. A touch up allows any areas of the lip that haven't held the pigment as well, to be filled in. If needed, adjustments can also be made to shape and colour. Many clients choose to go very natural on the first session and may find themselves desiring a slightly bolder look as their confidence with the procedure builds, this can be achieved in touch up appointment.
Do I need a consultation?
A consultation is necessary! There are a few things we will need to go over including a medical check, before and after care and most importantly, a patch test. A consultation also allows you to go over any questions or concerns you may have about the treatment.
Aftercare
The following must be avoided during all 7 days post treatment:
- Increased sweating
- Swimming
- Hot sauna, hot bath, or Jacuzzi Sun tanning or sunbeams Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the treatment area
- Touching of the treatment area except for when applying the post-care ointment with a cotton swab
- Picking, peeling, or scratching of the treatment area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment
- Spending time where there is a lot of airborne debris (building sites, areas with animals ETC
- Drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds
- Wearing a mask as the warmth moist conditions can breed bacteria
Pre-care advice
- Avoid botox / filler / facial injections around the mouth for 1 month prior
- No chemical peels for 1 month prior
- No retinol or face creams containing acids around the lip area for 3 weeks prior
- Avoid excess sweating on the day of the procedure
- Avoid tanning / sunburn / sunbeds for 1
- month prior
- Do not take Vitamin E, fish oil, Ibuprofen, aspirin or niacin 48 hours before the procedure
- No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before the procedure
- Must be off Accutane for at least 1year
- Start antiviral treatment 3 days prior to tattoo to help prevent cold sore outbreak if client has Herpes Simplex Virus
- Exfoliate and moisturise lips for a couple of days beforehand to ensure the lip tissue is in good condition and free of any dry/flaking skin
- You will need to avoid soaking your lips in the shower for a few days post procedure so consider washing your hair beforehand
Please note: you will be more sensitive when menstruating.