Tattoo Lips

 Not going to lie, I am a little bit obsessed with my lip stained lips! I always have people ask what shade of lipstick I have on – NONE GIRLFRIEND.

 

 

Things you need to know.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Pregnant

  • Breastfeeding

  • Skin peeling / sunburn

  • Heart conditions / Blood thinning medication / defibrillators

  • If you are prone to cold sores, you WILL need to get a script for an anti-viral prior.

  • If you suffer from angular cheilitis we cannot perform this treatment at all

PREPARATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT

  • Do not sunbathe or fake tan the week before your appointment

  • No laser or peels 3 weeks prior

  • Don’t exercise the day of the appointment

  • Do NOT take aspirin, fish oil, Niacin B3, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen unless medically required 72hrs prior

  • Only 1 coffee the day of the appointment.

  • Highly active skincare needs to be reduced 72hrs prior so you don’t bleed excessively

  • No waxing or tinting 48-72hrs prior

  • Use a sugar scrub the morning of the appointment followed by lip balm

  • Keep hydrated & balmed lips 1 week prior

  • No alcohol the night prior as this can lead to excessive swelling during the appointment

  • Have your anti-viral script filled

 AFTERCARE

  • For the first 4 hours after your treatment, you will clean your lips with the water wipes provided

  • Do not pick or touch the lips during the healing process. Ink can be prematurely be pulled out of the skin and this will lead to poor retention (and a high fee to have them touched up)

  • Avoid heavy sweating for 10 days after

  • No AHA’s or Retinols until all of the scabbing has healed. This may take up to 14 days

  • No direct sun or swimming for 4 weeks

  • Use the provided face shields & aftercare lotion as directed.

  • This will all be provided for you in a cute little bag with this information written for a visual guide.