Lip Blush
Lip blushing is a form of semi-permanent makeup that enhances the natural lip colour, improves shape/symmetry, gives definition and the illusion of fullness. This treatment delivers very natural results, once healed. Lip blushing lasts 2-3 years although your lifestyle contributes to how well it maintains; smoking and sun exposure are just a couple of factors that can speed up the fading process.
The Procedure
The treatment is approximately 3 hours.
Stage 1 - Consultation!
Stage 2 - Numbing!
Covering medical history, contraindications (see below) and the shape, colour and final look you are wanting to achieve.
A local anaesthetic will be put on your lips to numb the area so that minimal pain is felt throughout the treatment.
Stage 3 - Mapping!
This stage is so important and I take my time with it, as the mapped pre-draw will act as my template when I begin drawing the outline with the digital machine. When outlining the shape I will take into consideration:
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Your current lip shape
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Symmetry
I will always show you my pre-draw and we can tweak until you are 100% happy and content! Please note I cannot over line your lips on to the skin as this risks pigmentation bleeding and discolouring.
Stage 4 - Outline!
Pulling the skin taught, I will slowing begin to follow my predraw with the digital machine to tattoo the outline in place.
Stage 5 - Shading!
Layers of pigment shading are built up until a blended liner or full lip blush colouring is created. Numbing will be used frequently throughout the treatment. Depending on the density of the healed result required you may require 2 or 3 further top up appointments.
Pre-Treatment
This is the advice to follow before your appointment.
ON THE DAY
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Eat before your treatment, this will help with your blood sugar levels.
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Ensure lips are hydrated by drinking water and using Vaseline.
24 HOURS BEFORE
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Avoid Alcohol
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Avoid Caffeinated Drinks e.g. coffee, energy drinks, fizzy drinks
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Avoid Ibruprofen/Aspirin
3 DAYS BEFORE
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Avoid fake tanning your face
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Avoid sun beds
1 WEEKS BEFORE
2 WEEKS BEFORE
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​If you suffer from cold sores, take antiviral medication for a full week prior.
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Do not have microdermabrasion, laser, chemical peels, filler or intense treatments on the face.
Aftercare
This is the advice to follow before your appointment.
DAYS 1 - 7
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Dab lips with damp cotton pad morning and night.​
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Apply a thin layer of vaseline frequently to keep lips hydrated.
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If you are prone to cold sores, continue to take antiviral medication.
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Use SPF lip balm if in direct sunlight.
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Lips will heal up to 60% lighter.
DO NOT
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Use a washcloth or anything abrasive on your tattoo
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Pick or scratch your tattoo
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Apply any make up on the lips area for at least 5 days! Be careful when applying daily skincare products and makeup around the area.
AVOID
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Saunas, steam rooms, hot baths/showers for 7 days.
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Facial treatments or filler for 14 days post treatment or until all scabbing has healed.
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Sun beds/sunbathing for at least 7 days.
Contraindications
Please contact me prior to your booking if you answer 'yes' to any of below contraindication questions:
➜ Are you under 18?
➜ Are you pregnant?
➜ Are you breastfeeding?
➜ Do you have any allergies?
➜ Have you ever reacted to any metals?
➜ Do you have an skin diseases or disorders?
➜ Do you have any scarring in your brow area?
➜ Are you on daily medication?
➜ Are you on blood thinning tablets?
➜ Do you have an auto-immune disease?
➜ Do you have diabetes?
➜ Do you have epilepsy?
➜ Are you undergoing/finishing treatment of chemotherapy or radio therapy?
​​If you have any other medical concerns or queries, please feel free to contact me, and I will be able to advise if I can go ahead with the procedure.