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.