Post Op

 

After your procedure your lips will be very bold, tender, and dry. Moderate swelling is normal and expected after procedure and can last 1-2 days. Over the next 6 days the epidermis will shed off gradually and the color will lighten. Your lip tattoo sheds from the inner center of your lips outward and will look spotty as it heals.

 

To clean: You will clean your lips the first 3 days morning and night. Gently clean your lips with the green soap provided using a cotton pad. Do this by using a wiping motion 3-4 times across your lips. Then, using a different cotton pad with clean water, wipe 3-4 times across the lips again to remove green soap residue.  Pat dry with a clean and dry cotton pad or tissue. Never leave water on lips.  

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To moisturize: At all times during the next 6 days of healing, generously apply the ointment provided. Your lips will be very dry during healing, you’ll need to apply ointment every couple of hours. Keep your lips as moisturized as you can with the ointment.

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*Touch ups are important in order to achieve desired results. Expect 40-60% color loss from the initial appointment for this procedure, as it is a “blush” not permanent lipstick.

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Here are some more important tips to help with smooth, proper healing and great ink retention:

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• KEEP LIPS AWAY FROM WATER. No swimming, washing the face, when in the shower, etc. Use makeup wipes or a washcloth and avoid the lips.

• Drink everything through a straw during healing when having beverages and pat lips dry after if needed.

• Keep lips very moisturized using ointment provided for the next 6-7 days while healing, apply multiple times a day as needed. Do not allow lips to become dry.

• Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning on the area after the procedure and while healing.  Wear a hat when outdoors. Wear sunscreen on lips after fully healed to avoid quicker fading over time.

• Do not wear any lipstick or tinted chapstick for 10 days as it can get into the skin and affect color.

• Do not wear any dark colored lipstick for 4 weeks

• Do not scrub or pick the treated area. Scabs ripped off before they are ready will pull out pigment and damage the skin. If you have loose skin/scabs that have lifted, do not pull, you may snip away the lifted part carefully using little scissors or cuticle cutters.

• When brushing your teeth, try to avoid getting tooth paste on lips. I know this is difficult but try your best! Pull lips out with your fingers when brushing front teeth. Rinse lips if any paste got on them and pat dry after! It helps to use a small amount of toothpaste. Bring a straw and cup of water with you to the bathroom to swish with.

• No whitening toothpaste or whitening strips during the healing process.

• Avoid spicy foods, saucy foods, anything that will smear onto your lips and cause you to either get anything in the open skin or have to wash them. Do not bite into foods, cut bites up and place them into your mouth using a fork.

• No smoking while lips are healing.

• Do not receive fillers until 6 weeks after your procedure.

• After your permanent cosmetic procedure, physical activities such as bathing, recreational swimming, gardening, and contact with animals is restricted for the duration of 7 days.

• Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.

• Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.

• Do not use peroxide, Aquaphor, Vaseline, or Neosporin on any areas, use ointment that was supplied to you.

• No facials, botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks near the treated area.

• Avoid makeup and facial products on the area for 7 days

• Avoid using Retin A, Renova, Alpha Hydroxy, Glycolic Acids, retinol, or any other exfoliating products near the lips. They will alter the color and cause premature exfoliation of the pigment over time. I.E. your brows will fade quicker over time. 

• Lips can be dry for several weeks following the procedure so moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

• DON’T FORGET TO SCHEDULE THAT INITIAL TOUCH UP!

 

Remember, with the proper prep and aftercare routine, you will have much better results with your procedure.

 

***Signs and symptoms of infection, include but are not limited to, redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedural site, red streaks going from the procedural site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site. If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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*Please contact your healthcare practitioner at first sign of infection and report to your artist and public health department*

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