Frequently asked questions
How long does the procedure take ?
The appointment is scheduled for 2 and half hours and is usually more than enough time.
Applying lip color is the most laborious of all permanent makeup procedures. Lips are muscles, totally different structure than skin.
Actual procedure takes anything between 40 minutes up to 90 minutes.
What if I can't decide on a lip tint color?
I strongly recommend only "natural" lip colors. You can always enhance or change the color of your lips at anytime with conventional makeup, if desired, for special occasions. Days when you don't feel you want an actual lipstick look, your "natural" permanent lip tint will be your best choice."
How will I look immediately following the procedure?
Your lips will look slightly larger than normal and look as though you may have had a slight lip filler injection. The "natural" lip color, however, will look quite dark, like lipstick. You need to know that the size of your lips will shrink back to about normal and the color will significantly fade up to 50% within the first 3 days. You will lose color on the inside of your lips first, the edges last.
Just remember...all procedures must HEAL, PEEL and FADE! This process may take up to 10 days
If I have had a lip filler injection already, am I still a candidate for permanent lip color?
No, I do not do permanent lip tinting over lips which have had lip filler injected into them. This is because you must realize that the lip filler and the lip color will be sharing the same space within your lips. If the filler has taken up most of the space, or even some of the space, your permanent lip tint will have little space for implantation, and you will have poor results.
It is recommended that you do the permanent lip tinting first and then the lip filler injection.
Can you enlarge my lips with LipBlush treatment by tattooing outside the the natural lip line?
I do not recommend that any lip procedure should be tattooed outside the "natural" lip line for best results. If you choose to have your lips tattooed fuller than they actually are, then be prepared to come back every 6 months or so for a "touch-up" in order to "color boost" the color on your skin above the natural lip line or else the color outside of your lip will begin to fade and look like a "kool-aid" mustache. Not pretty.
How do I prepare for the lip procedure?
You MUST understand that if you have EVER had chicken pox, a fever blister, or a cold sore, you MUST take Zovirax, Famvir, Aciclovir or other anti-viral pre and post procedure to help prevent the outbreak of cold sores. There are NO exceptions to this rule! If you do have an outbreak, it will usually occur on the third (3rd) day following lip color application. This rule holds true for each and every time you have any amount of permanent lip tinting applied.
You will need to call your GP in order to obtain your prescription strength anti-viral medication. You must inform them of your decision to have your lips permanently tinted and they will need to call your prescription in for you to pick up at your pharmacy
How often colour boosts are required ?
Once a year or longer.
What are the after-care instructions?
You will need to continue your anti-viral medication (if you are using one) until day 5 post treatment.
You must stay out of intense sunlight for six weeks post lip tinting application. Then, afterwards, it is recommended to wear an SPF over your lip tint to help prevent the color from fading prematurely.
Drink through a straw for the first two days. Do not eat citrus fruits and juices, greasy, salty, oily or spicy foods until your lips are completely healed (about 10 days). It's not gonna be pleasant sensation trust me ;)
While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips at this will impede the healing process.
DO NOT PICK dry healing tissue or you WILL remove the pigment color!
Before brushing your teeth, apply ointment over your lips first to act as a barrier against toothpaste from touching your new lip tint. Also, do not bleach your teeth while your lips are healing (about 10 days).
Keep your new lip tint well lubricated for a minimum of two (2) weeks or longer. Most recommended is Nivea LipBalm Original ( blue package), honey based lip balms.
After the intial healing period, you should apply a total sun block before sun exposure that is also waterproof 3-4 times daily to help prevent fading. Chapsticks with SPF is an excellent choice.
