Lip blush
What is lip blush?
Lip blush is a semi-permanent makeup procedure that enhances the natural color and shape of the lips. This technique involves implanting pigment into the lips using a fine needle or digital machine, creating a soft, natural looking tint that can improve lip symmetry, definition and fullness. The results can last from one to three years, depending on the skin type and aftercare.
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Pre-care instructions before your lip blush appointment:
- No tanning or sunburns 1 week prior to appointment
- No waxing 1 week prior to appointment
- No blood thinners 3 days prior to appointment
- No Vitamin E, Aspirin, Niacin, or Ibuprofen 24 hours before appointment
- No Alcohol or caffeine day of appointment
- No lip injections or botox 4 weeks before appointment
* Please note you can be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle
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What to expect during your appointment (Appointments run about 2 1/2 hours):
- Numbing (20 minutes) I use a high strength professional lidocaine numbing cream that will effectively numb the lips before the procedure. *Please note during numbing your mouth will need to stay closed
- Lip mapping (15 minutes) Using professional measuring tools and your input I will map out a lip outline that will follow your natural lip line. The outline will be as symmetrical as they can be based on each individual and their face, resulting in a natural soft familiar look.
- Procedure (1 to 1 1/2 hours) This is where i'll use my professional sterile equipment to implant pigment into your skin to give you the best lip blush possible!
- Reveal and aftercare (10 minutes) This is where you see your new lips and we go over aftercare and the special instructions needed to keep your permanent makeup looking and healing the best they can.
- Schedule your touchup appointment which will be 6-8 weeks later
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Aftercare instructions:
First 24 hours: Feel free to dab lips gently with a clean paper towel every few hours. **Do not get your lips wet for 24 hours
Day 2-14: Wash lips twice a day with a gentle antibacterial soap. Use Aquaphor as needed.
*Do not apply makeup until permanent makeup is completely healed
*Do not go to the gym, pool, sauna within the first 7 days
*Do not rub, or pick any healing scabbing
*Try to not sleep on your face while healing
*Avoid hot salty spicy foods while healing, eating with a fork and knife and drinking through a straw will help your lips during the healing process.
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Lip blush healing timeline:
Day 1-2: Lips will be dark, skin may feel hot, irritated or tight with swelling.
Day 3-5: Lips will start to peel and flake, do not itch them!
Day 5-7: Flaking and scabbing may occur, color will start to fade.
Day 7-12: Lips may look patchy. Flaking will gradually stop, resulting color will start to show.
Day 12-21: Lips will look natural and soft. Lips will be almost healed.
Day 21-30: Lips and skin will be completely healed with resulting natural color.
