MICROBLADING TECHNIQUE
Lip Blush
Technique
A Lip blush tattoo helps define and enhances the color of your lips. It is not a replacement of lipstick entirely because a healed lip blush will appear soft and natural in color. Unless of course you prefer a more concentrated lip color which we can build over time. As we age, the color of our lips tend to lose the youthful appearance of the natural pink tone. Lip blushing can help with adding color back in. This technique is also suitable for low grade hyperpigmentation or darkness around the lip line.
Step 1
Contradiction
Contraindications: Determine if you’re a good candidate for Lip Blush by reading the candidacy list. Make sure you read the before and after care.
Step 2
Text or Email us a Picture
Please text (781-808-1650) or email us here a picture of your lips without any make up.
Step 3
Response From Us
Once approved by our artist, you can book an appointment by clicking here. Please ensure your healing time does not interfere with your social events.
Step 1
Consultation
This is when we meet and greet. We’ll chat about what it is you’re looking for and discuss any concerns you may have. We also talk about our plan of action if you require more than 2 sessions.
Step 2
Photos
Before photos are taken of your lips which helps us in making our color selection whether it’s to neutralize any dark pigmentation or simply to yield a natural subtle tint of color.
Step 3
Map & Shape borders
We map out the lips and obtain as much symmetry as possible. This is where we can truly define the lips. Typically this part of art can take the longest.
Step 4
Tattoo
Lightly secure the outlining of the lips and complete a first pass.
Step 5
Ease Discomfort
Numb the lips to ease discomfort.
Step 6
The Reveal
Once your lips are complete, you see the big reveal and we take your after pictures.
Step 7
Plan For The Future
Book a touch up as needed to get your desired color. Lip blush is a gradual process beginning from neutralizing -> natural color -> desired intensity of color.
Step 1
One Month Before
If you have had any breakouts of cold sores please contact your doctor for a prescription of Valtrex for a 5 day course/10 pills. For best results (please also consult with your doctor) take 2 per day for 5 days morning and night. It should be taken 2 days before, day of procedure and two days after procedure to avoid breakouts. An breakout in cold sores could be severe with clusters. This also leads to very poor retention.
Step 2
One Week Before
Exfoliate the lips one week prior using a sugar lip scrub mixed with coconut oil or whichever is your favorite.
Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water and your lips moisturized.
Step 3
48 Hours Before Procedure
Please avoid consuming alcohol 48 hours prior and no caffeine on the day of. This causes unnecessary bleeding and poor retention as well as more pain.
Avoid thermogenic and stimulants that elevate blood pressure and blood flow.
Exfoliate your lips to ensure your lips are not dry or cracked.
Step 1
After Care Process
Blot treated area with a tissue.
Apply a thin layer of healing ointment with a clean cotton swab 3 times per day for 3 days.
Gently wash the area with a non-scented soap or cleanser morning and night for 7 days.
Do not pick, scratch or irritate the tattoo.
Avoid hot tubs, steam rooms, pools, long hot showers, and sweaty exercise.
Avoid direct sunlight or tanning beds for 2 weeks.
Avoid putting makeup on the area for the first week.
Candidacy and Contraindication
ARE YOU AFFECTED?
- Lip cancer
- Lupus
- Keloid Formation
- Diabetes Type 1
- Severe Rosacea
- Active Vitiligo
- Pregnancy & Nursing
- Accutane (must be off for 6 months)
- Steroids (must be off for 6 months)
- Those under 18 years of age
- Smoker, leads to less than optimal retention.
- Herpes Zoster in the face
- Blood Disorders: Sickle Cell, Hemophilia
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Herpes Simplex with a regular break out (approx. 3 times a year)
- Currently have an outbreak or have had an outbreak approximately 3 times a year.
- Outbreaks compromise color retention leading to more touch ups. It could also cause the body to be stressed causing more outbreaks.
- Active Skin Disorders on the treated area: Cold Sores, Shingles, Impetigo, Psoriasis, Pink Eye, Sunburn, Severe Acne
