Lip Tattoo Pre-Procedure Info
If you have any of the following conditions, you cannot get tattooed or may need to consult with your doctor.
- Under the age of 18 years old
- Pregnant/Breastfeeding
- Rosacea
- Used Accutane within the last year
- Allergies to Lidocaine/Benzocaine
- Undergoing Chemotherapy
- Have an Autoimmune disorder or difficulty healing
- Diabetes
- Any heart condition
- No alcohol 24 hours prior
- You can’t be pregnant or breast feeding
- No blood thinners
- If you suffer from cold sores, you need to be taking acyclovir, Valtrex/ Zovirax(1000mg/day) at least 3 days prior to your appointment and continue to take it 3 days after your procedure!
- No lip filler 3 weeks prior to the procedure and 3 weeks after
- No antibiotics 2 months prior
- Very important:. Exfoliate & moisturize your lips with Vaseline/paw paw cream every day 3-4 days prior to your appointment. There should be no visible sign of dry lips on the day for best results.
- The “after care” procedures are as important to the retention of the pigment as the actual implantation process. During this period, the primary objective is to allow the bonding process to be completely sealed inside the dermis. Your compliance will ensure that you receive maximum benefits from the procedure and reduce inconvenient follow-up visits.
- Judgment of your results should be deferred until three weeks to one month following the final procedure. Immediately following the procedure, your lips might be swollen and look may be harsh and painted looking, but it will soften up and look more natural as you heal. Again, the intensity of the procedure is most prominent following the procedure itself. Over the next 3-7 days, the outer layer of color will appear crusty and start to flake off. Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing. Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing of the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to seven days). As the outer layer flakes off, you will notice that the color is lighter and softer. For the following two weeks, color that was implanted under the skin will move forward. After three weeks, your healing process should be complete.
- IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REMOVE THE LYMPH FROM THE SURFACE OF YOUR TATTOOED LIPS IN ORDER TO AVOID HEAVY SCABBING. RIGHT AFTER THE PROCEDURE CLEAN THE LIPS WITH DAMP COTTON (CLEAN WATER) EVERY 30-60 MIN UNTIL BEDTIME. BEFORE GOING TO BED IF YOU SEE THAT THE LIPS STILL HAVE SOME DRY LYMPH THEN WASH WITH LUKEWARM WATER GENTLY REMOVING THE DRY LYMPH, PAT DRY AND APPLY HEALING OINTMENT PROVIDED.- YOU WILL BE WIPING YOUR LIPS VERY HOUR THROUGHOUT THE DAY AFTER THE TREATMENT
- Apply the aftercare that is given to you in a thin layer after cleaning each time. Make sure hands are clean before you touch your lips and wash them. repeat as much as needed. You will continue this for 5 days minimum. Please remember this is a new tattoo and should be cared for like an open wound. This will keep the area moist and accelerate the healing. Do not let the area dry out, keep moist all times. Check your lips every thirty (30) minutes, re-apply ointment as necessary. Do not press or rub when applying ointment. Apply an extra heavy coat of ointment to the treated area before bedtime, bath, washing of adjacent areas and remove excess ointment afterwards. If any form of redness, tenderness, drainage, fever or rash occurs, please contact Rebekah or your health care provider immediately!
- Do not over saturate with ointment and do not let the lips get too dried out either.
- All cleansing should be done with a clean cotton pad soaked with clean cool water and gently dabbed on the treated area. Do not rub the area in any way.
- Apply provided healing ointment with a clean cotton buds in the tattoo area for first week. Apply to the treatment area with a cotton buds several times per day (Do not use mineral oil or petroleum based products such as Vaseline.) This is to be done in a gentle dabbing motion as not to disrupt the pigmentation bonding process
- For the first two (2) days, use a straw when drinking liquids; avoid sandwiches, biting into fruit or foods that might cause friction to the lips. Smoking is discouraged for optimal results.
- No application of any lip makeup for 1 week other than the healing balm/ointment that is given to you.
- No scratching, picking or licking of dry skin or flakiness.
- No super spicy foods during the first 24 hours
- No soap, cleanser or shampoo on the treated area for seven (7) days. Soap and cleansers are designed to remove any foreign substances. Obviously, this is detrimental to the bonding process required for the pigment to become permanent. Toothpaste and mouthwash are considered “soap” and will remove lip color, so proceed with caution when using.
- No foreign body fluids in or around the lips for 5 days.
- No activities that will cause extreme sweating for 5 days.
- No swimming pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 5 days.
- No uv exposure (including tanning booths) for 5 days.
- No laser light therapy, as it can darken/lighten or distort the pigment of the lip color.
- No exfoliants, retinol acids, glycolic acids and alpha hydroxy acids on the area for 30 days after the appointment (causes premature fading).
- No massages, facials or skin treatments for 5 days.
- For at least two (2) weeks, you need to minimize exposure to the sun.
- Baths and showers are permitted but do not wash, scrub or touch the treatment area (keep the area dry). Hot, steamy baths and showers should be avoided completely. After two weeks, you may resume all regular activities.- Wash your hair day before or on the day before your appointment.
- When brushing teeth for the first three (3) days, coat lips with a lot of ointment before brushing and use a minimal amount of toothpaste.
- Since your procedure is facial, I recommend you sleep on a clean satin pillowcase for seven (7) nights. This will minimize the loss of pigmentation caused by rubbing against cotton, textured pillowcase as you sleep.
- Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing. Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing of the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to six days).
- Always use good health habits and stay hydrated.
- If you have any questions after you get home, feel free to contact me.
- Variations to these recommendations are not encouraged and will most likely affect the final outcome of your procedure, if not totally remove the implantations.
- Swelling, oozing, and some redness are normal the next day after the procedure for some clients.
- Shedding your color and outer epidermal skin is normal during the first 3-4 days following treatment. • At the end of three weeks, your procedure should be healed. Please contact your technician if you feel that the treatment area needs to be touched up. If this touch up is needed, this is to be done free of charge. Please do not wait any longer than 3-6 weeks after the initial procedure, to have this done, as there could be an additional charge. Should I require a third or additional touch-ups, I understand that there will be an additional charge for that service. • Should you suspect an infection in or around the procedure area, please contact Enhanced Cosmetics or your health care provider immediately!
