What is Lip Blush and how does it work?
Lips are a main focal point; just like eyebrows of course! Very few people have perfectly symmetrical lips to begin with. As we age, lips can become thinner and lose their natural lustre and colour.
Lip Blush Tattoos, enhance the natural shape of your lips, giving them that boost of vitality and color. It is an extremely popular treatment providing a flush of colour as well as defining the contours of the lip. These will help provide a subtle colour boost and create definition, correct medical asymmetry and even camouflage scars. The final result will resemble a subtle, matt, natural toned lipstick look.
We begin by mapping out a natural border to the lip using makeup. Then anesthetic cream is applied to minimize discomfort. Selected pigments are then blended and deposited into the skin with a very fine needle via a small hand held cosmetic tattoo device.
How long does it take?
Lip Blush procedures do take slightly longer than other treatments as the lips are more prone to swelling during treatment. If this should occur, swelling will quickly fade and will disappear completely within three to five days. Expect the procedure to take around an hour and a half to three hours (depends on the client). The colour density will appear stronger than you anticipated at first, but this will fade after three to four days.
A touchup is required for long lasting results. We book our touchups six to eight weeks from the initial appointment. If lips are dark, more than one touch up is needed. This will be decided after second appointment.
Lip Blush and Cold Sores
Cold sores are often called fever blisters. After entering the body, the virus remains dormant most of the time, but, if a trigger activates the virus, a cold sore can develop. Trauma to the lips such as a tattoo for instance would be the trigger I am referring to. If you have ever had a cold sore, you might get one after your lip blush tattoo. It is advised that you consult with your physician prior to the appointment.
Many clients avoid a cold sore post procedure by taking L-lysine (vitamin supplement) or getting a prescription by your doctor.
How to prepare for your Lip Blush Appointment
🔺 Apply a natural lip scrub (honey w/sugar) at least 3 days before appointment (2 times per day).
🔺 Apply Vaseline or moisturizing lip balm as many times as possible at least 3 days before.
🔺 Highly recommended to start taking prescription cold sore medicine (antivirus) 3 days before the procedure to prevent a cold sore outbreak.
🔺 No alcohol or caffeine 48 hrs before procedure
