LIP BLUSH OR DARK LIP NEUTRALIZATION

Lip Blush can enhance the beauty of natural lip color, correct asymmetry, and create the illusion of fullness and definition. Dark Lip Neutralization is a treatment process to color correct and neutralize undesired darkness in the lips. This process may require several lightening sessions prior to applying a target color.

Book Lips

Precare

EXFOLIATE your lips and keep your lips extremely moisturized! This will allow for ease and evenness of pigmentation.
Avoid exercise and high vitamin supplements and foods like green smoothies and protein shakes for 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, aspirin, and niacin 48 hours prior to your appointment.
Avoid blood thinning medication, fish oil, vitamin E, sun & tanning for 1 week.
No microdermabrasion or chemical peels for 1 week.
No lip injections 4 weeks before AND after this treatment.
No botox, retinol, or use of AHA skincare products for 4 weeks prior to appointment.
No Accutane or acne medication for 1 year. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Notes: Please consult with your doctor before stopping blood thinning medication. You may be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
***If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips, the procedure may not be done. Please be aware that you have the simplex virus herpes, you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment.
***Even if you have never had a cold sore, the virus may just be dormant; therefore, it is highly recommended for ALL clients undergoing this procedure to take an antiviral medication such as Zovirax 5 days before, the day of the procedure, and 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Aftercare

Wipe your lips every hour with damp cotton rounds on day 1.
Apply a cold compress and take Advil to help with swelling and soreness.
Refrain from eating spicy foods for the first 2 days.
Wash your lips morning and night with a gentle cleanser for 5 days.
Keep your lips extremely moisturized from day 1-5.
Drink through a straw for the first 5 days.
Always remember to wash your hands before touching the treated site. It is an open and healing wound.
NO SCRUBBING, SCRATCHING, OR PICKING the treated site to avoid pigment loss and scarring.
No heavy sun exposure and absolutely no sweating for 5 days. (Sweat deteriorates the pigment).
No hot showers, steam, hot tubs and saunas for 5 days.
Do not sleep on your face to avoid lifting your scabs prematurely.
Refrain from applying makeup on your fresh tattoo for 5 days.
Avoid active ingredients for 6 weeks.
Avoid facials, Botox, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks post appointment date.
Apply sunscreen to protect your tattoo during the 6 week healing process.
Be patient and make sure to wait 6 weeks to see the final result.