lip blush pre + post care + contradictions

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Pre-Care (Before Your Appointment)

To ensure the best results, please follow these guidelines:

1–2 Weeks Before

• Avoid fillers or injections around the lips for at least 2 weeks prior. 
• No chemical peels, laser, or strong exfoliants near the lip area for 2 weeks. 
• Discontinue retinol, AHA/BHA products around the mouth for 5–7 days. 
• If prone to cold sores, please obtain antiviral medication (e.g., Valtrex) from your GP and begin as directed.
   

3 Days Before

• Hydrate lips daily by applying a nourishing lip balm.
• Exfoliate gently with a sugar scrub or soft toothbrush to remove dry skin.
• No alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, or blood-thinning supplements (unless prescribed by your doctor) as these increase bleeding.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning beds, or saunas.
   

Day of Appointment

• Arrive with clean lips (no makeup, lipstick, or balm). 
• Do not consume coffee, energy drinks, or alcohol on the day as these may increase sensitivity and bleeding.
• Eat a light meal before your appointment to help with comfort. 

Post care is essential for healing and long-lasting colour retention.

Immediately After

• Lips will appear brighter and bolder than the final healed result. Expect swelling, tightness, and tenderness for 24–48 hours. 
• Use a cold compress (wrapped in a clean cloth) to reduce swelling if needed.

Healing Days 1–7

• Keep lips clean and dry. Gently dab with a damp cotton pad if needed, then pat dry.
• Apply a thin layer of aftercare ointment (provided) 2–3 times per day.
• Do not touch, pick, or peel any scabs/flaking as this will pull out pigment.
• Avoid:
  • Makeup, balms, or skincare on the lips (other than the provided ointment) 
  • Kissing, oral sex, or direct contact with saliva. 
  • Swimming, saunas, hot yoga, or excessive sweating. Direct sun or tanning.
    

Healing Days 7–14

• Lips may peel, lighten, and appear patchy. This is normal. The true colour will gradually reappear as the skin regenerates.
• Continue applying ointment as needed.
• Do not panic if colour looks too light – pigment resurfaces during healing. 

Long-Term Care

• Always use SPF lip balm to prevent fading. 
• Avoid strong chemical exfoliants or lasers on the area. 
• A touch-up session is recommended 6–8 weeks after the initial treatment for best results.

NOT CANDIDATES FOR PERMANENT MAKEUP

MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS 

*Heart Conditions/Pace Maker/Defibrillator (No exceptions)
*Pregnant or breastfeeding 

*Cirrhosis of the Liver 
(Susceptable to infection)
*Alopecia (Hair loss due to auto immune disease)- not a contraindication but powder brows or combination brows are recommended as hair strokes will appear blurred or blended.
*Trichotillomania(Compulsive pulling of body hair)
(Due to constant pulling, scar tissue is prominent and pigment will not heal properly)
*Shingles-Have you EVER had shingles on your face
(No exceptions...PMU will not be performed as the procedure could cause a flare up)
* Eczema, Psoriasis or Dermatitis in or around the brow area
(Constant flaking/itching/irritation/shedding of skin)
*Hemophilia-Bleeding Disorder
*Menopause (Considered)
If you have hot flashes during the procedure, the pigment will not retain and we may have to stop.  
*Platelet Disorders-Aggregation Disorders
An aggregation disorder is when platelets do not bind with fibrinogen and other proteins in order to stick to other platelets. As a result the platelets cannot form a plug to stop the bleeding from a damaged blood vessel.
*Moles/raised areas in or around the brow area
(Pigment will not be put into anything raised.) 
*Hair transplant for your eyebrows
(Pigment will not take in the scar tissue where the plugs were placed)
*Thyroid condition and taking medication for this condition 
(Hypo, Hyper Susceptible, Graves Disease, Hashimotos)
*Rosacea (severe reddening of the face)
*On Accutane (acne medicine) within the last year
*Any type of Organ Transplant or Anti-Rejection Medications
*Auto Immune Disorder of any kind (MS, RA, Lupus or the like)
(Due to the medicines to treat these diseases, pigment will not retain)
*List medicines currently taking including all vitamins.
(NO FISH OIL 2 WEEKS PRIOR)
*MRSA (can be very contagious)
*Extremely Thin skin 
(Transparent or Translucent or very vascular)
*Frequent Exercise (4-7 days per week)(Addendum required)
(Due to the frequent production of sweat(salt), the pigment WILL NOT retain, fade very quickly, appear blurred or change in color) 
THIS WILL HAPPEN!

If you are any of these medications, you will bleed and the pigment WILL NOT retain)
Triflusal (Disgren)
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Prasugrel (Effient)
Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
Dipyridamole (Persantine
Coumadin
Pradaxia (dibigatran)
Xarelto (rivaraxaban)
Eliquis (apixaban)
Savaysa (edoxaban)