
What is Lip Blush Tattoo?
Lip blushing is a semipermanent cosmetic tattoo procedure achieved by depositing coloured pigments into the lips using a small and thin needle. Unlike traditional tattooing, this is a cosmetic enhancement that can make your lips look bigger while giving the impression of more fullness. This service can last up to 1 - 3 years and will gradually lighten and fade over time until your lips slowly return to their natural hue
The focus of the service is to give you truly natural-looking results, not the appearance of heavy makeup. This will provide you with increased confidence every single day without any of the trouble of regularly applying makeup.

The Process
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The pain tolerance for lip blush tattoos is around 4/5 out of 10. If your pain tolerance is high, we first numb the lips for 15 to 20 mins (if needed).
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We first design and draw the shape of the lips
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We choose your pigment colour, we recommended to take a picture of your favourite lipstick and we can colour match as best as we can
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Client checks for the design and color to confirm and proceed
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We begin to outline the shape of the lips first from top to bottom
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Shade the lips from top to bottom, this can take up to 2 - 3 hours and during the process, we add a secondary numbing cream each time a section is finished
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Finishing up the procedure and cleaning up the lips of any pigment residue
Pre Care
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No alcohol 24 hours before the appointment
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No tanning 1 week prior
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Cannot be breastfeeding or pregnant
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No botox on the lip area for a month
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No blood thinners
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No retinol products one week prior in the lip area
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No antibiotics 2 months prior
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No working out prior to the appointment
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If you have cold sores, it’s recommended to take these prescriptions 3 days before and after the appointment (Zovirax, Valtrex, Famvir, or Denavir)
After Care
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After the appointment, we will provide you an aftercare balm after your session. You can apply this throughout the healing process and use it whenever the area feels dry
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After 24 - 48 hours of the initial, you can use lukewarm water onto the tattoo and wipe clean using a cotton ball/pad 2 - 3 times a day
Long Term Care
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Colour can last 1 to 3 years depending on well the pigment absorbs the colour onto the skin and maintenance
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To make the colour last longer, use sunscreen daily on the tattooed area
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Avoid laser treatment near the pigmented area, laser tends to cause the pigment to darken
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For any chemical peels, MRI or other medical procedure, let the technician know that you have an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo before any future medical procedures

What to Expect After the Appointment
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In the first 3 - 4 days, the color intensity will be significantly darker and drier
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Your lips will be fully peeled after 4 - 5 days. Although it appears heeled after, it will not be fully healed for 6 - 8 weeks to reveal the actual colour, based on how quickly the outer layer of your skin exfoliates
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Note that one session does not guarantee a desired outcome, in many cases, we need to see how clients react to the pigment and review the healing process after the first procedure. Therefore, needing a lip blush touchup within 3 months of the first appointment to fill in any unevenness
What NOT to do during the healing process (10 - 14 Days)
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DON’T eat spicy foods
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DON’T use soap/facial cleansers on the area, just pay dry with a clean towel
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DON’T rub, scratch or pick any crust along the area (will lose colour)
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DON’T use vaseline or petroleum-based products
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DON’T apply makeup on the pigment
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DON’T swim, soak, steam bath & facials
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DON’T use exfoliants, retinol acids, or AHA’s for 30 days
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DON’T get massages or facials or skin treatments
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DON’T use anti-aging products or facial products containing AHA’s, Retin-A, Lactic or Glycolic Acids
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AVOID sun exposure

Am I a Candidate?
Before getting any cosmetic tattoo it’s important to know if you are a candidate. When booking the appointment, an online form will be given to see if you have any medical or pre-existing conditions which may prevent a client from having a procedure
In some cases, a client may need to consult with a doctor before proceeding, but here are a few reasons why a person may not be the right fit for lip blush tattoo
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Pregnant or BreastFeeding
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Under 18 years of age
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Infectious Diseases
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Skin conditions near the tattoo area such as eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, or psoriasis
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Prone to keloids
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HIV positive
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Have major health conditions (needs a doctor's note)
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Allergic reactions towards pigments (colorant) and anesthetics
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Cold Sores (Fever blisters, Herpes) - If a client had cold sores during their lifetime it’s possible a cold sore flare-up will happen after the procedure. However, you can get a prescribed cream (Valtrex or Zovirax) from your doctor and you must take it 3 days before and 3 days after the initial appointment
When can we NOT proceed?
With the doctor's approval:
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If you’re diabetic
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Had organ transplant
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If you're on blood thinners
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If your undergoing chemotherapy
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If you are breastfeeding or pregnant
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Under the age of 18
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HIV positive
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Major health conditions (needs a doctor's approval)
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Skin conditions in the area
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COVID-19 vaccination within the last 2 weeks
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Currently have cold sores
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Chapped lips