Lip BLUSH
LIP BLUSH: Wake up with flawless water-proof, sweat-proof, and smudge-proof lips. Lip Blushing enhances the beauty of natural lip color, asymmetry, fullness, and definition. This treatment corrects the fading color of lips associated with aging and also improves the size of lips. Bring in your favorite lipstick or a picture on the day of your appointment!
Introducing SHEER LIP COUTURE by Samira: a lip blush tattoo service where a custom pigment blend is closely matched to your natural lip color, designed to subtly correct minor imperfections in shape and symmetry. SHEER LIP COUTURE is perfect for those seeking a soft, natural lip color with an emphasis on shape refinement and balance.
If you would like more pigment or brightness in your color, you can also choose our regular LIP BLUSH TATTOO. Options will be discussed at your consultation. Don’t forget to bring in your favorite lip liner or lipstick color to your appointment for a color match.
Please e-mail samirabrowcouture@gmail.com if you would like to book as we need to schedule phone or in person consultation to review contraindications and other details regarding the procedure.
LIP BLUSH FAQ’s
Are lip tattoos like lip fillers? No. Lip Blush is a tattoo for your lips. Lip Filler is an injectable product to make your lips look fuller. Your lips may look swollen immediately after having a lip tattoo done, but that will go down
What pigments are used? Sculpted x Enhance by Permablend
How long is the first procedure? Up to 3 hours (including mapping, shaping, outlining your lips)
How long is are touch up sessions? Up to 2 hours
How often do I come for touch ups? It depends on each person, but average touch-up range is 12-18 months
How do you pick a color for me? Based on skin tone, eye color, and your preference
Do you use numbing? Yes, two types of numbing creams to keep you comfortable.
I get cold sores, can I get this procedure? Yes! Even if you’ve had only one cold sore years ago, the virus can lay dormant in your body for years and the simulation of the needle on lips can cause it to appear again after the procedure. Please take your antiviral 4 days before and 4 days after your appointment (consult your doctor) - NO EXCEPTIONS. Failure to do so may cause breakout on the lips and cause pigment to heal unevenly.
Can I tattoo outside my lip shape? We can outline a few millimeters outside shape to help with correcting shape but going farther than that can lead to patchy or uneven healing over time. Lip tissue heals differently than facial skin. If you are missing pigment along the vermilion border your lips will get “bigger” because we have reintroduced pigment where it was lacking.
I don’t like the shape of my lips, will this procedure help correct it? Yes! We can tweak your lip shape such as the cupids bow, corners, and symmetry.
My lips are dry, can I still come for my appointment? Please drink lots of water, scrub your lip skin to ensure you have hydrated and smooth lips. If the lips are dry the needle can not penetrate the skin thus leading to uneven healed results or more trauma.
What should I discontinue use before my appointment? Vitamin E, Omega 6, Retinols, Ibuprofen
Can I drink coffee before my appointment? No, please don’t drink coffee. Drinking coffee makes your blood thinner and you will bleed more. This can affect how much the skin retains pigment and your healed results
I had some drinks last night, will that affect my appointment? Please avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours prior to your appointment. It will make your blood thin impacting color retention
What tips do you have that will help keep me comfortable during my appointment ? Bring your headphones, eat a good breakfast, dress comfortably
What things can affect my pain sensitivity? Women’s menstrual cycles, marijuana use, menopause
Will I bruise or swell? Yes, your lips will look swollen after the procedure and will go down as you heal. There is a risk of bruising happening although it is rare.
What is the healing time? 7-21 days; Days 1-2: color will look bold and bright. Days 3-5 peeling; days 6-10 healing
How will this heal over time? Very naturally, because of the pigment used, you will have beautiful lips through every phase
I have a chemical peel booked this month, can I still do lip blush tattoo? Please avoid chemical peels 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks post procedure
How do I clean my lips? Detailed aftercare instructions will be provided at the end of your session
Can I kiss after lip tattoo? Avoid major kissing for 3 days
Can I brush my teeth after lip tattoo? Yes, normal hygiene should be continued
Can I eat spicy food after lip blushing? No, please refrain from spicy food for at least 5 days, this can cause irritation
Is it better to get fillers before or after lip blushing? You can do it in any order but, tattooing on lips that have filler provides a smooth finish when you heal from lip blushing
Can Botox affect when I can get my lips blushed? Yes, please don’t receive Botox 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your appointment in the treatment area
Can I get lip blushing if I smoke? The best answer is no. Daily use of cigarettes introduces chemicals to your lips, it has been known for it to turn lip tattoos brown
What if I have freckles in my lips? Freckles is a sign of sun damage on the face. You should used SPF daily to avails lip freckles getting darker on the lips. Freckles will shine through the tattoo
Do you offer lip blushing tattoo for individuals with birth defects such as cleft lips? Unfortunately not at this time
Will lasers determine when I can get lip blushing done? Yes. Please avoid lasers in the treatment area 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after your appointment
How can I add to the longevity of my lip tattoo? Use SPF chapstick on your lips, avoid heavy tanning
Can I change my color? Yes! We can shift pigment color over time.
I have previous lip blush work, what is the process and how much will it cost? This will be determined; email samirabrowcouture@gmail.com to discuss
Can you do bolder, “lipstick” lips? Color will be built and added with each appointments to build up to desired color. It is best to do it this way as we can add on, but not take away. This way we can see how your lip heals and determine how much pigment to add with each session
LIP BLUSH PRECARE
Please note everyone’s skin heals differently. POSTCARE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE GIVEN AT YOUR APPT.
Anti-Virals
As a necessary precaution, if you have ever had a cold sore in your life, you will be required to take an anti-viral prescribed by your doctor (i.e. Valtrex). Cold sore outbreaks are often triggered by stress or trauma to the lips and skin and can effect the healing and results. Therefore if you are a carrier, lip blush will likely cause an outbreak if you do not take an anti-viral medication prior. The medication should be taken for a total of 4 days before and 4 days after the procedure. There are absolutely NO exceptions to this rule! This rule holds true for every time you have any lip tattoo.
Lip Scrub
It is vital to come to your appointment with smooth, moisturized lips for the best results. Please use a sugar or lip scrub 3-4 nights prior to your lip blush treatment. Do it once more the morning before your appointment. Scrub lips for 2-3 minutes and wipe off the excess. Moisturize lips right after with a thick mask of coconut oil, RUMI ROSE argan oil, shea butter, or Aquaphor. Let that sit for 15-20 minutes. You may alternatively purchase a lip scrub from your local drugstore or on Amazon.
Keep Lips Moisturized and Stay Hydrated
Drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water per day will keep you and your lips well hydrated. Please avoid any lipsticks for 72 hours prior to your appointment as they tend to dry out the lips. Use a hydrating lip balm like Rumi Rose Lip Balm or Aquaphor instead!
Eat
A lip blush procedure takes roughly 3 hours from start to finish. Make sure you have something in your stomach (except caffeine or alcohol).
Fillers + Facial Treatments
Clients who have lip fillers can get a lip blush tattoo. However, fillers should be done at least four weeks prior to or after the lip blush appointment for best results. If you use exfoliating products at home, such as Vitamin C serums or Retinoids Nika recommends taking a break from these for at least two weeks prior to and after your appointment. The same goes for facial waxing, lasers, botox, and chemical peels. Lastly, please avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks before and after the procedure.
What to Avoid
Do NOT drink alcohol the night before or drink caffeine the day you are to have your procedure. Do NOT take any blood thinning medications at least one week before your appointment, these include but not limited to: Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Ibuprofen, etc. If taking antibiotics, the last dose must be taken 2 months prior to the lip blush procedure.