Permanent Lip Blush

Does it hurt? 

I do my best to keep my clients as comfortable as possible..  I do use a topical pre-numbing cream and also numb throughout the procedure.  While everyone has a different pain tolerance, I have not had any clients unable to finish the application, and most are surprised at how little discomfort they experienced!

Who is an ideal candidate for Permanent Lip Blush?

The skin on the lips is very thin and very sensitive. There will always be a degree of swelling with any tattoo procedure, however, the lips can tend to swell more than other areas.  Swelling with the most immediately to 48 hours after the procedure, with most swelling subsiding within 24 to 72 hours. Lips will appear very bright, intense, and sometimes unevenly swollen initially. Using ice packs, keeping lips moist, avoiding salty/spicy foods, and avoiding exercise will help manage any swelling.

Who is an ideal candidate for  Permanent Lip Blush?

You're an ideal candidate for Lip Blush if you apply to one of the following:

• You're allergic to lipstick but wish to have color to your lips
• If you're tired of re-applying lipstick all the time
• If you wear lipstick every day
• If you have filler and want to add some color to your lips
• If you have uneven lips and need better symmetry
• If you've lost definition over the years
• If you want fuller-looking lips
• If you have pale lips and want more color

Who cannot have Permanent Lip Blush?

You are not  candidate for Lip Blush if you are any of the following:

• Under 18
• Pregnant or nursing
• Allergic to Lidocaine or any other numbing agent
• Have been on Accutane within the past year
• Have an autoimmune disease that effects healing
• Undergoing Chemotherapy
• Epileptic
• Taking medications that may affect how your skin responds to blood clotting and healing.
• You develop infections easily
• Your previous lip tattoo is too dark or thick 
• Your natural lips are too dark and thick

How long does it last?

Lip Blush results can last 12-24 months to several years, depending on the color used, skin type, health, and lifestyle.  The pigment will fade over time, and touchups are recommended to keep lip color looking fresh every 1-3 years.

What do I need to do to prepare for a Lip Blush tattoo? 

• Do not take Advil or other blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, and/or Ibuprofen (unless medically necessary) 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. 
• Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before or after this treatment
• Avoid exercising the day of the procedure.
• Do not take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, or retinols, at least 4 weeks before your appointment.
• No teeth whitening 2 weeks before or one week after your procedure.

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Cold Sores / HSV-1 :

Please be aware that you have HSV-1 (Herpes simplex virus), you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment.  If you have had a cold sore, it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication (such as Valtrex, Zovirax, etc)  5 days before, then the day of, and then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.  Please know that even if you have not had a cold sore, you could still be a carrier of the HSV-1 virus.  Cold sores may alter and affect the healed result of the lip blush tattoo and also create scars.