PERMANENT MAKEUP LIP BLUSH PRECARE & AFTERCARE

Precare Instructions

LIP BLUSH

To ensure the best results and minimize sensitivity, follow these steps before your appointment:

Cold Sores

• If you’ve had cold sores, contact your doctor for antiviral medication to use before and after the procedure to prevent outbreaks.

Skin Health

• Ensure lips are not chapped, peeling, or cracked.

Medications and Products

• Stop Accutane 1 year before.
• Avoid retinol or AHA products for 30 days before.
• Avoid blood-thinning medications (unless medically necessary) for 72 hours before— consult your doctor.

Treatments:

• No facials, microdermabrasion, microneedling, peels, laser treatments 4 weeks prior.
• Wait 4-6 weeks after lip fillers.

Lifestyle:

• Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds for 2 weeks before.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before.
• Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest.
• Avoid heavy exercise on the procedure day.

On the day of your appointment

• Have a light meal prior to your appointment
• Avoid Intense workouts, caffeine and alcohol
• With your doctor’s permission, do not take blood thinners
• Plan for your appointment to take a few hours
• If you have a history of cold sores, take Acyclovir or an equivalent antiviral medication as prescribed by your doctor before the appointment.

AFTERCARE Instructions

LIP BLUSH

What to Expect

• Swollen, tender, and bold like lipstick initially, shrinking to normal size in 1-2 days.
• The color will fade up to 50% in 10 days. A thin scab forms and flakes off in 3-5 days.
• Temporary symptoms (1-10 days): swelling, redness, tenderness, flaking, mild itching.
• Full healing takes 5-6 weeks for the true color to appear.

Day 1 (Appointment Day)

• Gently wash the area with clean tissue to remove excess lymph fluid until oozing stops. This prevents crusting and keeps the area clean. 

Days 1-5: Wash and Moisturize

• Wash: Twice daily (morning and evening), gently with lukewarm water and mild, fragrance-free soap using patting motions. Avoid acid-based or exfoliating cleansers. Rinse and pat dry to prevent crusting.
• Moisturize: Apply a rice-sized amount of provided ointment 2-3 times daily with clean fingertips or Q-tip for at least 7 days. Blot excess to avoid trapping moisture/bacteria.
• Note: Let scabs flake off naturally. Picking can cause pigment loss or scarring, especially around the lip line.
• Swelling: Apply ice packs for 10 minutes hourly for the first 4-8 hours to reduce swelling. Ice is not helpful after 24 hours.
• Eating/Drinking: Avoid spicy foods and stretching your mouth very wide. Use a straw and avoid foods touching your lips

Avoid for 2-4 Weeks

• Direct sun exposure or tanning beds (wear a hat or sunglasses).
• Skincare, cosmetics, or lip products, especially exfoliants or acids (30 days).
• Facials, microdermabrasion, microneedling, peels, or laser treatments (4 weeks).
• Lip fillers (4-6 weeks).
• Sleeping on your face or using dirty pillowcases (10 days).
• Heavy household cleaning with airborne debris.
• Blistex, Carmex, or Chapstick (too thick).
• Excessive alcohol (slows healing).

Additional Notes

• Results may appear lighter or uneven due to natural skin renewal, which is normal.
• Use new lipstick after healing is complete.
• A 6-12 week touch-up is recommended to perfect color and symmetry
• Contact us with any questions or concerns during healing.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Before your treatment

When you book your first permanent makeup appointment, you will receive our Precare instructions for the weeks leading up to your appointment. These instructions are designed to ensure your skin is in optimal condition to provide the best results as well as minimize bleeding and maximize your skin’s healing abilities. Following Precare instructions can have a significant impact on your end result. 

Day of your appointment

Upon arrival, if you have not already visited for a consultation, we will discuss your medical history and desired results. We will then map the design on your skin and work with you to tweak it as needed, ensuring we are in agreement about the design before we begin. 

During the procedure, you will be lying down. Remaining relaxed and limiting movement will both help the artist ensure accuracy and complete your service on time. A numbing agent will be used throughout and the reported pain level in clients is typically minimal to none. Appointments range from 2-4 hours depending on the treatment area, complexity of the design, and your unique skin qualities. 

After your treatment

After your treatment, you will receive your Aftercare Instructions. It is critical to follow these instructions to ensure proper healing and desired results. All permanent makeup treatments require a 6-12 week follow-up which is included in your initial cost. This appointment allows the artist to analyze the results and make any minor adjustments needed post healing. It is very common in permanent makeup for the area to heal unevenly, to some extent, and very rare for a touch up to be unnecessary. 

To maintain your desired tone and saturation, a touch up will be recommended every 1-2 years. If your initial treatment was provided by Sunflower MediSpa, a touchup between 1 and 3 years will be offered at a lower cost than your initial treatment. If your previous work was performed elsewhere, or you exceed the 3 years, your treatment will be the full price.