Cosmetic Tattoo Lip blush pre and post care

Aftercare will depend on your skin type and the treatment method as to which method you should follow. Your lips will look more vibrant then they will heal, and they will be swollen. This swelling will subside over the next few hours. There may also be some numbness to the lips and mouth – so avoid hot beverages/ food until the numbness has worn off. (If you are predisposed to coldsores, it is highly recommended that you have visited a chemist or Dr to obtain anti-viral preventative medication before this treatment. If you have not done this, you can risk a cold sore flare up so please make this a priority).

• An aftercare pack will be given to you, which contains water wipes/cotton pads and aftercare ointment. Use the wipes to gently wipe over the area in the first 3 hours and apply aftercare ointment – make sure your fingers are clean
• If there is swelling, a cold compress for a few minutes at a time will help to bring it down – don’t apply ice directly to the area, wrap it in plastic wrap.
• Continue to use your aftercare ointment for 2 weeks, once it runs out, you can use Vaseline or Bepanthen until smooth/healed.
• Use only your aftercare ointment Vaseline or Bepanthen to keep the area moist – no other lipsticks or balms whilst healing.
• Important- If a cold sore does start to come up/tingle, please treat is as soon as possible with patches and/or seek pharmacist advice regarding medication. Untreated coldsores will result in pigment loss. Although we cannot recommend this medically, some clients that are prone to cold sores do like to apply a cold-sore cream after the treatment for the following few days as a preventative.

Avoid everything listed below:

• Caffeinated beverages or alcohol on the day of treatment
• Blood thinning medication on the day of treatment (nurofen, aspirin etc)
• Kissing 7 days post treatment, this can cause infection and pigment not settling
• Very spicy or acidic food at least 7 days (use a straw if drinking anything other than water) Very hot (heat) food or drink for 7 days
• Brushing teeth after the treatment on the same day (wait till the following day) – be very careful not to get toothpaste on the lips
• Picking the crusts; allow to fall off in their own time
• Swimming, sauna or spa/steam exposure for 2 weeks
• Heavy exercise/sweating for 2 weeks
• Cosmetic treatments like lip filler for 4-6 weeks
• Applying lipstick for 14 days or lip plumping serums for 2 weeks

Other important things to note – all treatments

• Lighter colours fade faster and require more frequent retouching. Which is why a second retouch appointment is highly recommended for all cosmetic tattoo treatments.
• If any unusual redness, excessive itchiness, lumps, tenderness or swelling appear on the tattooed area, please call us immediately on: 03 5223 2065.
• It is best to wait 4-6 weeks to have your first retouch/perfection procedure done, to ensure the area is completely healed, and that the initial colour has reached its final healed result. All treatments normally require a retouch/perfection visit for best results.
• It is advised to have your cosmetic tattoo retouched and refreshed every 12 – 16 months to maintain the colour and shape. Some skin types may need more or less regular retouching – your tattoo artist can advise you.