How Long Does A Lip Tattoo Take To Heal?

– During a lip tattoo session, the tattoo artist will first draw the design you want. They will then trace it onto the desired area of your lips. Using new, sterile needles, your artist will then insert the desired ink colors by making slow, methodical punctures in your skin.

Once the tattoo is complete, your lips will be covered up with a sterile bandage to prevent infection;
Expect pain as well as some bleeding during the process;
You might experience more pain with a lip tattoo compared with other areas of the body, such as an arm or leg tattoo;

It can take about two weeks for a new tattoo to heal, so be sure you understand all aftercare techniques before leaving the studio. Since you can’t clean the inside of your mouth with soap, you’ll need an antibacterial mouth rinse.

Contents

0.1 Can you eat after a lip tattoo?
0.2 Can you kiss after a lip tattoo?
0.3 Do lip tattoos get infected easily?
0.4 Can I brush my teeth after lip tattoo?
- 0.4.1 How do you heal a lip tattoo fast?

1 How long does swelling last after lip tattoo?
2 What to know before you get a lip tattoo?
- 2.1 Can I eat after lip Blush tattoo?
- 2.2 Can you drink alcohol after a lip tattoo?
  - 2.2.1 Do lip tattoos hurt?
3 Can I wash my lips after lip tattoo?
- 3.1 Can I eat after lip Blush tattoo?
- 3.2 What can I eat after inner lip tattoo?
4 Are lip tattoos painful?
- 4.1 Can I eat soup after lip blush?

Can you eat after a lip tattoo?

Lip Tattoo Preparation and After Care – There are a few things you can do before and after getting your lips tattooed to help minimize the risk of complications and to help the area heal. If you have a history of cold sores , you might consider taking anti-viral medication before tattooing the lips to reduce the chance of an outbreak.

Your tattoo artist will most likely recommend that you keep using antibacterial mouthrinse after you get the tattoo;
You’ll also want to be careful about what you eat or drink for the next few days;
Some foods may be particularly irritating, such as spicy dishes, acidic foods, and hot beverages;

If you’re unsure about how to care for your mouth after getting a tattoo on the lips, your tattoo artist can provide guidance and pointers. It might also be a good idea to check in with your dentist first to see what they think of it and to see if they can offer any tips for caring for your teeth and mouth afterward.

Can you kiss after a lip tattoo?

EYEBROWS EYELINER LIPS AREOLA RESTORATION SCAR CAMOUFLAGE STRETCH MARK SOFTENING As a necessary precaution, we require ALL of our Aquarelle Lip clients to take an anti-viral medication for a total of 5 days (2 days prior to procedure, 1 day-of, and 2 days post-procedure).

Examples of antiviral medications: Zovirax, Famvir or Valtrex. There are absolutely NO exceptions to this rule! This rule holds true for each and every time you have any lip tattoo. You will need to contact your physician in order to obtain your prescription strength anti-viral medication.

You must inform them of your decision to have permanent cosmetics applied to your lips and they will need to call your prescription in for you to pick up at your pharmacy. PRE- CARE FOR LIPS

Begin your Anti-Viral medication 2 days prior to procedure.
Do not work out 48 hours before procedure.
NO alcohol, caffeine or stimulants 48 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.
Avoid Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure.
Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 6 weeks prior
Must wait a minimum 6 months after lip fillers and 6 weeks after touch-up. It is possible to have poor color retention in lips that have had injections within 6-12.
Wait six months after lip implant and get written clearance from your surgeon.

Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. POST CARE FOR LIPS *Immediately following the procedure, lips may feel dry, chapped, tight and tender to the touch.

Complete your antiviral medication to prevent an outbreak.
Apply ointment on lips several times a day. This should be done for at least 10 days post treatment. Do not allow lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. During the day if lips feel dry, apply a light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in.
Itching is normal, DO NOT PICK!
No soaps, cleansing creams, or chemicals on lips. Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 10 days.
Avoid moisture to the lips such as hot soups and hot coffee for 10 days. Drink everything through a straw until lips completely peel.
DO NOT stretch the lips. Avoid biting into large sandwiches, etc. Cut food into tiny bites.
Do not bite into greasy, oily, salty or spicy foods, rather cut them up and place them into your mouth.
While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips at this will impede the healing process. DO NOT PICK dry healing tissue or you WILL remove the pigment color!
Avoid water on the new pigmented areas as much as possible, the first 7 days. (when showering, washing face, etc. have ointment on the pigmented area to protect lips from water). Do not stand in front of shower head when showering.
Avoid underwater swimming and batching for a minimum of 4 weeks to avoid bacterial infection.
Before brushing your teeth, seal lips with ointment first. Put cotton balls in gum areas so toothbrush will not rub against the lips. No whitening toothpaste (during the healing process). Use a small amount of toothpaste. Take a straw with you to the bathroom to retrieve water to swish with. Do not bleach/whiten your teeth while your lips are healing (about 2 weeks).
You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a wet barrier film of paper toweling, towel or cloth) for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on area.
Do not expose the lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 4 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily and direct sun prematurely may also cause scarring and alter pigment color.
You may wear lipstick, lipgloss, and chapstick after 10 days, make sure the tube of lip product is new.
Sleeping slightly elevated will help prevent swelling. It’s recommended to sleep on your back on a satin pillow case. If the pillowcase is not satin, you may also wrap your pillowcase at night and replace with a fresh wrap in the morning. This keeps pigment from sticking to the pillowcase at night.
No smoking while lips are healing (10 days minimum).
No kissing, rubbing or friction on your newly tattooed lips until after 10 days or you may lose pigment.
Lips may be dry for 3 to 6 months depending on the body reaction.

Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make the lips feel thick. Lips will fade up to 50% after the first 5 days. While healing, the tattoo will look patchy. This is due to skin regeneration and healing. Some New Clients may require multiple sessions ( at an additional cost) to achieve their desired density and shape.

The above Pre and Post-Care for lips will affect how quickly or slowly you heal;
Mature age, poor diet, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, age, general health, sleep/fatigue;
The more fatigued you are the lower your immune system is and infection is more likely to occur;

Please get plenty of rest and drink lots of water to hydrate prior to procedure. *** We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for those to those who fail to follow our Pre and Post Care Instructions. Failing to follow the above instructions will result in your DOLLISTIC artist denying your service and possibly future services.

Do lip tattoos get infected easily?

Even though many consider lip tattoos to be fairly safe, here’s why dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll told the Canadian Press she has reservations about them: It’s common to experience lots of pain and swelling after the procedure. The risk of infection is high because the mouth harbors hundreds of kinds of bacteria.

Can I brush my teeth after lip tattoo?

Every client’s skin responds differently to these treatments, and this information acts as a guideline only. EYEBROWS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT DO NOT: Work out the day of the procedure. Discontinue tanning for one-week prior. DO NOT: Take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure.

No alcohol or caffeine the day of procedure;
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle;
IMMEDIATELY AFTER You will be provided with aftercare instructions and healing cream;
It is possible to experience redness and swelling up to 48 hours after the procedure;

The treated area will appear much darker and bold due to the oxidation process during the healing period. If the area is kept clean and dry, then only a light pigment film (not thick scab) will appear after 4-7 days. As the area heals it will become dry and itchy.

DO NOT scratch or itch. As the pigment film starts to flake off DO NOT pick, scratch, itch or pull off any of the areas which are peeling. Choosing to pick at flakes and peeling areas will pull out pigment, and result in spots left without any pigment or in some cases scarring.

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As the area continues to heal, a softer more natural result will be revealed underneath. Please Note: within the first 4 weeks, the amount of pigment that you see may seem very faint. It may seem like the pigment has been lost. Please be advised: that as the skin regenerates the new skin can in some cases hide the hair strokes completely.

You must allow the full healing time of 8 weeks to see the true color and result. AFTERCARE Pre-wash hands with an antibacterial soap before washing your eyebrows, or applying the provided post care cream.

In order to avoid infection. Day One (Day of appointment) – Wait 2 hours, letting the wounds weep. After 2 hours you must wipe off any excess lymph with a moist cotton pad using distilled water. Repeat this every 30 mins. Do NOT apply healing cream. Avoid showering, if possible, on day one.

Day Two through Nine – At Night gently wash the treated area with warm water and a mild cleanser. Pat the area dry, do not wipe. For oily skin, apply a VERY THIN layer of the provided healing cream with a cotton swab (only) ONCE a day (pm).

For dry skin, apply a VERY THIN layer of the provided healing cream with a cotton swab (only) TWICE a day (am/pm). Before showering, apply a thin layer of the provided healing cream to the eyebrows to protect them from moisture. Keep your face away from the shower head, do not let water stream directly onto your face.

To avoid loss of color;
No workouts for 3-5 days, post procedure;
No saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, etc;
for at least 2 weeks;
Avoid smoke, dust, dirt, and debris for the first 7 days;
No sunbathing or tanning for at least 3-4 weeks;

No tinting, chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser or botox for at least 3-4 weeks. No makeup or cosmetics on treated area for at least 10 days. LIP BLUSH PRE- CARE FOR LIPS

Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
NO alcohol, caffeine or stimulants 48 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.
Avoid Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure.
Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 6 weeks prior
Must wait 4 months after lip fillers and 6 weeks after touch-up. It is possible to have poor color retention in lips that have had collagen injections within 4 months, and within a year of Restylane. There is the risk of pigment migration along the lip line if you have had Restylane.
Wait six months after a lip implant
Avoid the following herbs and spices 48 hours before procedure: ginger, cinnamon, garlic, black and cayenne pepper.

***** All lip tattoo clients must contact a doctor for a prescription of an antiviral medication (Valtrex) to prevent a herpes outbreak. Start taking medication 2 days prior and continue for 3 days post procedure. Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. POST CARE FOR LIPS During healing, the lip pigments used will revert back to their original state, which is a powder.

Lip tattooing does not replace makeup;
In fact, it is advised to wear some type of lip-gloss to enrich the color tattooed;
Lips will vary in color on a daily basis and change color during the day;
This depends on if we are hot or cold;

Even if we are well hydrated or not. ** Right after the procedure lips normally feel dry, chapped, tight and tender to the touch. Lips will feel better with each day. Should anything occur that has not been addressed, please call immediately. **

Take antiviral medication (Valtrex) 2 days post procedure, on the day of and 2 days after to prevent an outbreak.
Apply supplied ointment on lips several times a day. This should be done for at least 14 days post treatment. Do not allow lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. During the day if lips feel dry, apply a light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab on skin, do not rub in.
NO SMOKING while lips are healing!
Itching is normal, DO NOT PICK!
Drink through a straw, for the first few days.
No citrus fruits or juices.
No greasy, spicy or salty foods until your lips are completely healed. These are bleaching agents.
No soaps, cleansing creams, or chemicals on lips. Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 7 days.
Avoid moisture to the lips such as Hot Soup, Hot Cocoa, or Hot Coffee for 5 days. Drink everything through a straw until lips completely heal. DO NOT stretch the lips.
Avoid water on the new pigmented areas as much as possible, the First 7 days. (when showering, washing face, etc. have ointment on the pigmented area to protect lips from water). Do not stand in front of shower head when showering.
Avoid facials, swimming and or hot tubs for at least five days.
Before brushing your teeth, seal lips with ointment first. Put cotton balls in gum areas so toothbrush will not rub against the lips. No whitening toothpaste (during the healing process). Use a small amount of toothpaste. Take a straw with you to the bathroom to retrieve water to swish with. Do not bleach your teeth while your lips are healing (about 2 weeks).
You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a wet barrier film of paper toweling, towel or cloth) for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on area.
Do not expose the lips to direct sunlight (tanning or tanning bed) for 4 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily and direct sun prematurely may also cause scarring. Use a lip gloss with sunblock of at least 30 SPF to protect the lips when outdoors.
Chapstick may be used on the lips after the 2nd week.
You may wear lipstick after the first week, make sure the tube of lipstick is new.
Do not bite into greasy, oily, salty or spicy foods, rather cut them up and place them into your mouth.
While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips at this will impede the healing process. DO NOT PICK dry healing tissue or you WILL remove the pigment color!
Sleeping slightly elevated will help prevent swelling. It’s recommended to sleep on your back on a satin pillow case. If the pillowcase is not satin, you may also wrap your pillowcase at night and replace with a fresh wrap in the morning. This keeps pigment from sticking to the pillowcase at night.
No smoking while lips are healing! (Approximately two weeks)
No kissing, rubbing or friction on your newly tinted lips until the area is totally healed or else you will lose tinting (about 2 weeks).
Avoid Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) near lips to prevent premature fading.
Lips may be dry for 3 to 5 months depending on the body reaction.
Color can last up to 3 years

Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabs will make the lips feel thick. Lips will fade up to 50% after the first 5 days. While healing, the tattoo will look spotty. This is due to oxidation of the pigment and the redness of the skin. Two or three permanent makeup applications may be required to achieve the desired results.

The following Pre and Post-Care for lips will affect how quickly or slowly you heal. Mature age, poor diet, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, age, general health, sleep/fatigue. The more fatigued you are the lower your immune system is and infection is more likely to occur.

Please get plenty of rest and drink lots of water to hydrate prior to procedure. **Please be patient. Cosmetic tattooing is a multiple-step appointment process with a healing time of approximately 6 weeks in between touch up appointments. TANNING WILL LIGHTEN ANY PIGMENTED AREA OVER TIME, SO USE A SUNBLOCK 30+ WHEN TANNING.

How do you heal a lip tattoo fast?

Wash your lips with water or a fragrance-free cleanser on a cotton pad before hydrating the area with occlusive balm or gentle moisturizer (Otsuji recommends Aquaphor Healing Ointment or Zensa Healing Cream, according to her commentary for Byrdie).

How long does swelling last after lip tattoo?

While it’s normal to have some initial swelling after having your lip color tattooed, as long as you are in normal health and, have chosen the right artist for you , you should be pleasantly surprised at how easily and quickly your lips safely heal. Proper aftercare will affect how long your permanent lip color lasts.

We’re going to take a look at how your permanent lipstick will look as it’s healing, and the two most common and popular methods of lip blushing aftercare;
Days 1-2: You love your new lip color! Your lip color will appear brighter than it will heal;

Your lips will also feel swollen and tender. Your color will begin to darken temporarily throughout the day as the pigment oxidizes. Days 3-14: Swelling will have finished. Your lips will feel dry and start the flaking process. Allow shedding to happen naturally.

As your lips flake, it will appear that your lip color is very light and “frosty”. This is only temporary as you are still healing. Over the next several days your lip color will reappear until it fully blooms.

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Days 28-42: It’s time for your follow up. By this time your lips are fully healed and it’s recommended that you come back in to touch up any color that might have healed too light or at all imperfectly. Applying a second layer of new color will build off of your previous color, creating a more saturated and longer-lasting lip.

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What can I eat after lip tattoo?

WHAT TO EXPECT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROCEDURE? – The color will look bold like lipstick immediately after. Your lips will look slightly larger than normal as if you may have had lip filler injection. This will only last a day or two. The size of your lips will shrink back to normal and the color will significantly fade up to 50% within the first 3 days.

You will lose color on the inside of your lips first , the edges last. A crust that forms will start to flake away revealing a lighter and more natural color. In many cases the client wishes to go darker on their touch-up appointment.

It is always best to air on the side of caution on the first procedure. It is easy to add more color, but not to remove it. Lips will be tender at first. Drink through a straw. Choose foods you can place in your mouth with a fork without touching the lips. Day of Appointment (Day 1) You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a clean wet barrier film of paper toweling, towel or cloth) for 10 minute intervals for the first 24 hours.

Swelling and redness.
Tenderness.
Flaking and mild itchiness as the lips heal.
Dry skin that may remain for up to 3 weeks.

In the first 12-48 hours, while the skin is in the process of forming a protective scab and the lymph secretion is active you may see fluid or ooze on the skin. This is normal but the fluid must be patted with a water wet wipe and dried with a clean paper towel so that the secretion does not crust and block the skin from breathing.

Keep the lips clean at all times and moisturized with the ointment provided. Try not to disturb the crust when cleaning and let it fall off by itself. Lips will ooze a couple of days.

To cleanse the lips please use the water wipes provided to compress each morning, midday and at night. Each time after cleaning and several times a day apply a thin layer of the ointment provided to your lips with a Q-tip or clean hands with light touch. This will reduce the risk of secondary infection and should be done for at least 7 days post procedure.
1. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired;
2. Do not put ice directly on the area;
3. (Days 1 – 10) The treated area may experience the following symptoms for 1 to 10 days after the treatment, which are all common and will dissipate in a short period of time;
Do not allow lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. Do not use aggressive movements on the skin, be gentle. NEVER put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.

Lips will peel for a week. Allow them to flake off on their own. Picking and pulling off skin that is not ready to come off will cause pigment loss and can pull out deeper tissue. The edges or lip liner will be the last to fall off. Pulling this off will result in an uneven splotchy line or an indented scar.

During the peeling process it may look like there is not much color there. Color is more apparent by the second week and will continue to clarify until 5 weeks.

The following must be avoided:

Do not rub, pick or scratch, as the color may heal unevenly and you could risk infection, which in turn could lead to scarring. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.

Do not excessively stretch lips by smiling big or puckering lips with smoking while they are healing. Those motions push and pull against the lip edges, applying tension and friction between the strong normal skin surrounding the mouth and the broken inflamed lip edges. Lip skin is a continuation of the delicate mucous membrane in the mouth. It is not strong like normal skin.

Avoid direct sun exposure/tanning or tanning beds for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors and/or big sunglasses.

No smoking while your lips are healing (approximately one week).
No kissing, rubbing or friction on the treated area until it is totally healed or else you will lose color.

Avoid heavy sweating, exercise, sports, swimming, sauna, steam rooms, jacuzzi, and long hot showers for 10 days.

When showering make sure you avoid direct water pressure on the treated area for 10 days. You may apply aquaphor to cover your lips.

Avoid use of skincare or cosmetics on the treated area (be careful using your foundation or powders. )

Refrain from using cleansing creams or moisturizers that contain Retin-A, glycol acids, anti acne ingredients, AHA’s/BHA’s on the worked area.

Avoid eating hot, spicy, salty and acidic foods for the first 2 weeks and drink liquids through a straw for 3 days. While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips as this will impede the healing process.

Avoid using toothpaste products with whitening properties as this can bleach the color in your lips also. Avoid For 10 days

Do not receive bleaching, waxing, electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments close to your enhancement. Avoid for 2 weeks.

Avoid using exfoliants, acids such as glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids lactic acid, salicylic acid, fruit acid and Vitamin A on the tattooed area for 30 days. (Causes premature fading)

Use a fresh pillowcase. Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.

Do not schedule any facials, microdermabrasion, microneedling, peels or laser treatments for at least 4 weeks. They can darken/lighten or distort the pigment.

Avoid drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds.

Do Not use Blistex, Carmex or Chapstick while healing.

Avoid driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles.

Do not perform tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as; garage or storage cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris–now is not the time!

Do not have cosmetic injections on lips for at least three weeks prior to your appointment.

NOTE:

All procedures must HEAL, PEEL and FADE! The approximate healing period is 10 days, however healing can be prolonged if your immune system is compromised, if you are generally stressed and by poor diet.

Clients with sun damage, scar tissue (from injury or fever blisters) and clients with implants may not have strong results.

Hyperpigmentation can happen on any lip client without warning.

Until your skin sloughs off and regenerates you will not be able to see true results. It takes 28 days for the skin to slough off and regenerate itself. Keep in mind that even with proper care, some areas may look uneven or patchy. It is absolutely normal because your natural skin regeneration is not a process that your artist can control.

Healed results vary per individual client. We have no control over what occurs during the healing process. Lips are a muscle and will need 1 to 3 sessions to complete the process of this procedure. Lips are unpredictable. Some clients will yield to a strong healed lip color. Others will only heal with slight color uptake.
This is the purpose of the complimentary touch up included after 6-8 weeks from the initial session to fine tune your enhancement assure that richness of color, symmetry, density in the shape and desired effect is achieved.

This will vary on an individual basis.
You can resume wearing lipstick once lips are healed. It is advised to use a new lipstick after all lip treatments.

Following the proper post-care is necessary to achieve the best results. When scheduling an appointment for a cosmetic tattoo keep in mind the healing time of the procedure will depend on your body’s regeneration, age, immune system and lifestyle. You’ll find that your cosmetic tattoo will last between 3 – 5 years after their complimentary touch up session.

Future touch-up appointments are required to maintain their shape and depth of color. If you do not maintain, the color will lighten over time. Fading greatly depends on your skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure, pigment color used, broken capillaries, and iron deficiency. We suggest that if you want to maintain your lips so that they always look their best, plan on scheduling a touch up once a year for best results.
Use a good sunscreen on the lips if you plan to be in the sun for a prolonged period of time. Sun exposure will fade your cosmetic tattoo overtime. Smokers, “sun worshippers”, or anyone with skin that is in a state of distress may have less desirable results. Sun exposure will make the color fade faster. A lip balm with SPF applied daily on tattooed area is needed to help keep the color true.

If you are planning a chemical peel, laser procedure or MRI scan, inform the technician of your cosmetic tattoo since there is iron-oxide in the pigments. Careful application must be taken to avoid affecting the tattooed area. If you are planning to have laser treatments, tell your laser specialist to avoid the pigmented area. Laser may cause pigment to turn black.

The use of Retin-A/Tretinoin, hydroquinone, or any other rapid skin exfoliation used regularly on any area surrounding the brow area will cause your cosmetic tattoo to fade prematurely.

The use of chemical peels, acid peels or any brightening product that targets hyper-pigmentation used regularly on the forehead region can cause permanent eyebrows to fade prematurely.

The use of exfoliating cleansers, scrubs, cleansers with acne fighting ingredients or “acid” in the name will cause rapid exfoliation of the skin containing the pigment and will increase odds of premature fading. If during the healing process you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to email us at hello@idartsy. com or call us 571-989-4949

How do you take care of a lip tattoo?

Lip Blush post-care is very important to the appearance and longevity of your new lips. Please read the following aftercare instructions carefully: Day 1 Immediately following the procedure, lips will feel dry, chapped, tight and tender to the touch. They may appear swollen and bright in color.

For 4 hours after treatment, apply light pressure on lips with a clean paper towel, to remove any lymph;
After 4 hours, start applying ointment (Aquaphor) as needed to keep lips constantly moist No kissing, rubbing or friction on treatment area Day 1-3 Apply ointment on lips several times a day;

Keep lips moist at all times. Avoid oily, spicy and heavily seasoned food and drink with a straw. After every meal gently rinse and clean lips with water and pat dry, then re-apply ointment. DAY 4-7 Between these days, lips will begin and end the process of peeling, and color will lighten by 30%-50%.

Do not pick or rub your lips and let the peeling happen naturally. Continue keeping your lips moist! WEEK 2 Lips are done peeling, color is light. You may return to normal routines. Lips will continue to heal, up to 6 weeks.

Every week more color will surface, it is important to continue keeping lips moist to get the best color at the end of the healing phase. WEEK 6-8 Your lips are healed and you’re feeling unstoppable!!! Just add some lip gloss and go! In most cases it requires two treatments to complete the lip transformation. The following must be avoided during all 14 days post treatment :

Increased sweating
Practicing sports
Swimming
Hot sauna, hot bath, or Jacuzzi
Sun tanning or salon tanning
Exposure to UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading
Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the treatment area
Touching of the treatment area except for when applying the post-care ointment with a cotton swab
Picking, peeling, or scratching of the treatment area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment
Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris
Drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds
Driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles
Drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds

If you have any unexpected problems with the healing of the skin, please contact Microblading LA immediately, to discuss further instructions. Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: fever, redness at the site, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, elevated body temperature, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, and/or any green/yellow discharge that is foul in odor..

Can I use Vaseline after lip blush?

Do not apply anything besides Aquaphor ointment ( no Vaseline, antibiotic creams, Polysporin etc). Following the procedure, do not use creams that contain acids or ingredients that will lighten or exfoliate the skin. Touchups (if needed) can be done no sooner than 8 weeks after the original appointment.

What to know before you get a lip tattoo?

Before You Get a Lip Tattoo – After you’ve decided to get a lip tattoo, you’ll need to choose what you want. You should think through what kind of design you want on your inner lip. You’ll also need to decide where you want to get your tattoo done. A professional tattoo artist will use sterile equipment and a clean, unused needle.

You should research the shop you want to go to before you go;
You can visit them to see their workspace and make sure it’s clean;
Recommendations from people who’ve gone to the tattoo artist you’re interested in are helpful;

This can make complications less likely.

Can I eat after lip Blush tattoo?

After Care – Day 1-7: Gently clean the area by dabbing cool water on your lips with a clean cotton pad. After cleaning, gently pat them dry with a clean paper towel. After cleansing, apply a thin coat of ointment you received after the procedure. Apply this ointment 3-5 times a day for 2 weeks.

Lips will start to peel around the 4th or 5th day;
DO NOT PICK;
No kissing for 3-5 days after procedure! Avoid water on your lips in the shower;
Avoid foods that are spicy, oily, salty, or acidic;
Eat foods you must use a fork with for 2 days after the procedure;

No biting down on foods like pizza, sandwiches, or burgers. Do not apply makeup on or around your lips for 10-14 days or until your lip blush has healed completely. No swimming, hot yoga, saunas, or tanning beds for 10 days. Immediately after the procedure, lips will appear very bright in color.

Lip blush can lighten up 30-40% when completely healed;
Redness, swelling, tenderness, or dryness are all very common post treatment side effects;
Skin can be unpredictable – it is VERY important you notify us if you notice any type of allergic reaction or infection;

A touch up will be scheduled for 6 weeks after the initial session..

Can you drink alcohol after a lip tattoo?

Drinking before or after – That drink beforehand is not smart. Bruno Vincent/Getty Images If you’re thinking about downing some liquid courage before taking the plunge, think again. Drinking before and after getting a tattoo is a no-no. Alcohol thins your blood, which means excess bleeding. When you bleed more than normal, it can cause visibility issues for the artist, potentially compromising the quality of the design.

Excess bleeding can also thin the ink;
Of course, there’s also the fact that alcohol impairs judgment, and you don’t want to make permanent decisions while impaired;
And it’s not cute if you have to stop and puke in the middle of a four-hour tattoo session;

Furthermore, drinking after the fact can compromise the healing of the tattoo because of its effects on your blood, so take it easy for a bit.

Do lip tattoos hurt?

Inner-Lip Tattoos Lips are one of the most painful areas to have tattooed. The client has to hold their lower lip open and keep it perfectly still during the tattooing process. Lip tattoos may last only weeks or months because of the quick cell turnover in the oral environment.

Can I wash my lips after lip tattoo?

Rinse lips with warm water after every meal. Keep absolutely clean. Keep area clean, but do not wash with soap for 4 days.

Can I eat after lip Blush tattoo?

Lips will start to peel around the 4th or 5th day;
DO NOT PICK;
No kissing for 3-5 days after procedure! Avoid water on your lips in the shower;
Avoid foods that are spicy, oily, salty, or acidic;
Eat foods you must use a fork with for 2 days after the procedure;

Lip blush can lighten up 30-40% when completely healed. Redness, swelling, tenderness, or dryness are all very common post treatment side effects. Skin can be unpredictable – it is VERY important you notify us if you notice any type of allergic reaction or infection.

A touch up will be scheduled for 6 weeks after the initial session..

What can I eat after inner lip tattoo?

Aftercare for Lip Tattoos – As they’re done inside your mouth, lip tattoos require special attention. Here’s a list of some special requirements for inner lip tattoo after-care:

Careful with what you eat : Avoid acidic food while the ink on your lip is healing.
Postpone make-out sessions: Kissing is off-limits as saliva contains bacteria, and it’s not a great idea for it to come in contact with a fresh wound
Refrain from eating : After getting inked, you won’t be able to eat or drink after getting your tattoo. Fasting time depends on tattoo and skin size
Rinse your mouth : Wash your mouth with an antibacterial rinse after each time you eat, for three to four weeks

Are lip tattoos painful?

Can I eat soup after lip blush?

Do not eat spicy foods or hot liquids for 48 hours after your procedure. It’s a good idea not to eat oily foods, salty foods, acidic foods or alcohol while healing.

Julia