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PRE CARE RESPONSIBILITIES​
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Proper pre care is an essential part of optimal healing. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please follow our recommended pre care agenda.
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4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT STOP THE FOLLOWING
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Facials
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Chemical peels
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Microdermabrasion
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Laser treatments
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Dermal fillers (fill lips 4 weeks before or 4 weeks after tattooing)
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Antibiotics
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Anti-aging products
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Anti-acne products
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Surgery of any kind
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Tanning of any kind
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2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT STOP THE FOLLOWING
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Waxing
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Spray tanning
*See note at the end of this section about beginning Lip Blush antiviral pre treatment
72 HOURS BEFORE STOP THE FOLLOWING
No blood thinning supplements or medications such as Ibuprofen, NSAIDS, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E unless medically necessary.
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48 HOURS BEFORE STOP THE FOLLOWING
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Alcohol
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Caffeine
DAY OF APPOINTMENT STOP THE FOLLOWING
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Working out (pores will be open)
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Caffeine
*It is strongly recommended to take an antiviral medication prior to lip procedures to prevent cold sores. If you have a history of cold sore (even one!), please contact your doctor for Valtrex. This is to be taken 3 days prior to your appointment and 3 days after. If you’ve never had a cold sore or are unsure, it is strongly recommended to still take precaution. You may purchase over the counter L-lysine supplements and take 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your procedure. Ensure you are very hydrated for this service and the lips have been exfoliated a few days prior.
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POST CARE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Your healed results are 50% us, and 50% you!
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No water for a minimum of 7 days
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No makeup on the procedure area
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No working out or engaging in activities that would cause sweating
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No picking, peeling, or scratching the pigment
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No sun exposure
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No kissing
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Do not let face get wet in shower
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Avoid lips when washing face – makeup wipes are easiest
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Immediately after procedure: Clean lips with damp cotton round (clean bottled water) every 30 minutes until bedtime.
Night of procedure: If the lips still have dry lymph, wash with lukewarm water gently removing the dry lymph, pat dry and apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Lips may be swollen and puffy. The lips can bruise even after the procedure, do not worry; the bruising will subside within a couple hours after the procedure.
Day 2: ​The lips may be swollen the second day as well. Please do not ice the lips. Keep the skin moist at all times, do not let the lips be dry. (Aquaphor) Use a straw for all liquids.
Day 3 – 7: Apply Aquaphor as needed – do not let the lips feel dry.
Peeling may begin a few days after receiving a tattoo. Some guests do not peel. This process can last up to a week or longer. Do not use any products other than Aquaphor Healing Ointment (or Grapeseed Oil if allergic to petroleum).
The touch up is best to be done 8 weeks later, allowing sufficient time for clients that heal longer, and more healing time for mature clients as well.
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A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your appointment. Lip blush is $650 + tax.
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