Before Care
No caffeine(coffee, soda, tea, etc.) aspirin or alcohol for 48 HOURS before your appointment. This will cause excessive bleeding and make it hard for me to work which will result to rescheduling your appointment
Do not take fish oil, vitamin E, or Ibuprofen 24 hours before treatment
Waxing treatments should not be performed 5 days prior to your procedure
No filler injected in lips within the past 30 days
No chemical peels, microdermabrasion, mesotherapy, micro needling, or any other intense treatment that will cause skin cells to rejuvenate faster. This will effect the healing process and the outcome
DO NOT discontinue any medication with out consulting your doctor
If you have history of Herpes outbreak (cold sore) take anti cold sore medication starting 2 days before lip procedure. No lip blush can be performed on active cold sore!
For lip blush procedure exfoliate your lips day and night and use a strong moisturizer as much as possible 5 days prior to your appointment date. Dry flaky lips will give you poor results
After Care
Days 1-5
Apply the given healing ointment
Avoid hot/cold food or drinks on your lips
Drink using straw
No kissing until all the scabs are off
Avoid applying cleansers to treated area
No makeup on treated area
When itchy do not scratch
Be careful when brushing your teeth so that toothpaste, water, or mouthwash does not get on your lips and soften the scabs
AVOID PEELING SCABS!
Days 6-30
No facials, sauna
Swimming in a pool or the ocean is ok as long as water does not get on your lips.
Tanning is ok as long as your lips are covered. No direct sunlight or tanning bed exposure to lips.
Keep using the healing ointment
Lip blushing may cause a flare-up of cold sores/fever blisters, especially in those who have had them in the past. If you're prone to cold sores, start taking your antiviral medication or applying a topical cream if you feel or see it’s coming out on your lips.
Cold sores can affect healed results — the pigment will likely not retain in the area where the cold sore appears.
Lip Blush (lighter lips)
If you have lighter lips, here's what you need to know about your treatment plan:
Sessions needed: 1–2
Waiting time between sessions: 6–8 weeks
Return for refresh: Every 1–3 years to keep the color fresh
Healing Info -
For the first 2–3 days, lips may appear darker and more intense than your final result. This is completely normal and temporary.
Around days 4–7, lips will begin to peel and the color will start to fade. You may notice the color looks like it has almost disappeared — this is called the ghosting phase and is completely normal.
Between weeks 2–4, the color will slowly begin to resurface as the pigment settles beneath the skin.
Your final healed color will be fully visible at the 4–6 week mark, just in time for your touch-up appointment.
Lip neutralization (darker lips)
If you have naturally dark lips, your treatment plan is different from a standard lip blush procedure.
Here’s what you need to know:
Sessions needed: 2–4
Waiting time between sessions: 2-3 months
Return for refresh: Every 1–3 years to keep the color bright
Healing info -
For the first 2–3 weeks, lips may appear darker due to irritation and how pigment settles initially. This is normal and temporary.
Around week 4, the color will begin to surface as the initial darkness fades. The color may appear patchy or uneven during this stage.
Between weeks 6–12, the color will continue to brighten.
You may not see full saturation until 4–6 months post-procedure.