Lip Blushing Pre-Care

PREPARATION:

Clients should plan to avoid prolonged sun exposure for 30 days after their scheduled appointment. To perform cosmetic tattoo procedures on the lips, the skin of your lips must be hydrated and moisturized on the day of your appointment. We ask all clients to begin a daily lip regiment 5 days before you are scheduled to come in to prepare the lips.

5 DAY REGIMENT:

• Vitamin A&D should be applied throughout the day.

• After showering when lips are soft and supple, gently scrub your lips, especially the middle, and apply a layer of Vitamin A&D. You can make a homemade scrub by mixing brown sugar, honey, and olive oil in the same proportions.

PAIN PREPARATION:

Though the sensation of micro-pigmentation is minimal, all clients will respond to pain differently. To alleviate possible discomfort, a strong topical anesthetic will be applied before and during the procedure. Please do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin 24 hours before. Tylenol can be taken 30 minutes before your treatment without any contraindications.

COLD SORES:

For clients with an ANY history of cold sores/fever blisters/herpes, please contact your physician and request a prescription for Zovirax or Valtrex. Taking preventative medication is recommended on the day of and the day after your appointment as a potential outbreak can occur as the skin's natural reaction to the procedure. If you experience frequent outbreaks, please note that Lip Blush can only be done after 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak. All other questions or concerns regarding medications and outbreaks should be discussed with your healthcare physician.

PLEASE NOTE:

5 days before, during, and 5 days after your menstrual cycle you will be more sensitive and experience more discomfort and bleeding during the procedure. You are also more likely to experience premature color loss because of this. Please try to avoid booking your Lip Blush appointment during those days.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The skin should not be dry, chapped, or irritated on the day of the appointment.

• You may swell; please make sure you don’t have anything important for the next 1-2 days after your visit (depends on the person).

• If you use or have used RetinA or any other medications, please advise the technician.

• Do not exercise the day of the procedure. • Do not tan or come with a sunburned face.

• Do not consume caffeinated products 24 hours before the procedure.

• Do not consume alcohol 5 days before your procedure and 3 days after.

• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Ibuprofen 72 hours before the procedure.

• Avoid Chemical Peels, Botox, Laser treatment 2 months before your appointment.

• Lip Blush should not be performed until 6 weeks before/after having any fillers/injections. If lips are dry, cracked, peeling, or have scabs on the day of your appointment. Color Your Mane reserves the right to cancel your appointment. Procedures cannot be performed if the lip skin is not properly prepared.