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!

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