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 do you use? Mara

What are the benefit from your pigments? They are glycerin based, this is extremely important because the hydration will help moisturize your lips and help in the fading process

Can I tattoo outside my lip shape?Unfortunately not as facial skin retains pigments differently than lip tissue. Tattooing the face skin can lead to patchy color, over saturation, and low quality fading over time

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

I have purple lips and/or hyperpigmentation on my lips, how can I fix this? This would be corrected with lip neutralization. By using a warm color we would neutralize the coolness

My lips are dry, can I still come for my appointment? Please follow your pre-care 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.

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

Can I brush my teeth after lip tattoo? Yes, normal hygiene should be continued

What is the healing process like? Days 1-2: color will look bold and bright. Days 3-5 peeling; days 6-10 healing

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

What is the difference between velvet lips and aquarelle lips? Velvet lips have more saturation whereas aquarelle is a lighter watercolor look

What are frozen lips? Frozen lips incorporate a light white color to finish the lip blushing technique. This can lighten the hue

What is lip sugaring? Lip sugaring is Lisa’s special technique to help achieve more youthful lips!

Can men get this procedure done?Yes! Men can neutralize dark pigmentation or add color to their lips as well

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

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

What things can affect my pain sensitivity? Women’s menstrual cycles, marijuana use, menopause

Do you use numbing? Yes, I use two types of numbing creams to keep you comfortable.

Why do you use minimal numbing?The less numbing I use the better you will heal and the less swelling you will have.

How do I clean my lips? Using your provided lip wash, wash with clean hands daily for 7-10 days. Detailed aftercare instructions will be provided at the end of your session

Can I kiss after lip tattoo? Avoid major kissing for 3 days

How can I add to the longevity of my lip tattoo? Use SPF chapstick on your lips, avoid heavy tanning

How will this heal over time? Very naturally, because of the pigment used, you will have beautiful lips through every phase

How often do I come for touch ups? Come for your annual touch up are around 12-18 months

Can I change my color? Yes! We can shift colors over time by adding red, orange or pink

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

I get cold sores, can I get this procedure? Yes! Please take your antiviral 4 days before and after your appointment. Failure to do so may cause breakout on the lips

I have chronically dry lips, what do I have to do to be able to receive lip blushing? Drink lots of water, hydrate lips multiple times a day, lip scrub nightly

What is the healing time? 1-21 days

Is the healing process different for lip neutralization clients? Yes. Lip neutralization can actually trigger more melanin in the skin. Your lips could get darker as you heal. Once you reach 8 weeks you should be fully healed with neutralized lips

Can you make my lips bigger? If you are missing pigment along the vermilion border your lips will get “bigger” because we have reintroduced pigment where it was lacking

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

How long is the first procedure? Up to 3 hours (including mapping, shaping, outlining your lips)

How long is the touch up session? Up to 2 hours

Do you have a referral program? Yes! Refer 5 friends get your annual touch up for free!!! Your friend will get $25 off their first service

How do you pick a color for me? Based on skin tone, eye color, and your preference

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 I bruise? There is a risk of it happening although it is rare. Please follow precare instructions

I have previous lip blush work, what is the process and how much will it cost? This will be determined after a virtual consultation

What should I discontinue use before my appointment? Vit E, omega 6, retinols, ibuprofen

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

What tips do you have that will help keep me comfortable during my appointment ? Bring your headphones, eat a good breakfast, dress comfortably