Follow before your appointment...
Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, vitamin E, niacin, or drink excessive alcohol 48 hours prior to and after your procedure.
Do not drink caffiene 12 hours before your procedure.
Do not take any prescription blood thinners for 48 hours prior to and after your procedure.
Discontinue any vitamin A skin care products (Retin-A, retinols) close to the enhancement area at least two weeks prior to your procedure. **I recommend NOT using these products over or around the tattooed area after you receive your cosmetic tattoo. It could cause fading and distortion of color.**
Discontinue use of AHA (chemical exfoliation) skin care products close to the area to be tattooed at least one week prior to your procedure.
No laser or electrolysis on or around the treatment area one week prior to procedure.
No Botox or fillers in the procedure area less than one week prior.
If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you MUST wait at least one year before considering this procedure.
It is highly recommended that you avoid SUN and TANNING BED exposure for 30 days BEFORE and AFTER your procedure. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and will forfeit your booking fee. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.
Bring in your favorite lip color if you have a specific color your wanting to achieve
If you have existing cosmetic tattooing you need to contact me BEFORE booking your appointment.
AFTER-CARE: Follow after your appointment...
After the procedure Aquaphor will be your best friend. NEVER let your lips dry out. No kissing for 7 days
Keep the area dry for 1st week
Apply extra Aquaphor when brushing teeth & when taking a shower to protect from the water
Do not apply ICE or cold compress
Do not use washcloth, pick or scratch tattooed area
Do not use steam, sauna, swim for 10 days
Do not put makeup on tattoo area for 10 days
Be careful while eating, small bites
Avoid the SUN for 1 week
Drink from a straw the first few days and avoid salty, spicy food.
Further Advice:
Remember the color will fade anywhere from 40-60% during the healing process. It may appear like the color is gone but don’t worry….it will come back. The touch up session is meant to further saturate and target your desired color.