Lip Blush Semi-Permanent Makeup
One of the signs of aging is thinning lips just like eyebrows. Anything that is losing definition on the face whether the eyebrows, eyelids, or lips can give us an aging look.
This is the reason that lip color enhancement is as important as eyebrow treatment. Just like eyebrows, lips lose their colors and outline as we age which makes us ladies dependent on our lipsticks!
Lip blush also called lip tattoo is a semi-permanent makeup procedure for clients with very pale or hyper-pigmented lips. The aim of the treatment is to define the lips, even out, and enhance their color.
Having your lips tattooed with natural blush color, the lips will appear more youthful without the need for constant lipstick application. It is now easier to apply lipstick without the need for a lip liner!
What is a Lip Blush or Aquarelle technique?
The Lip blush or Aquarelle lips technique is a style of lip semi-permanent makeup where a natural lip tint effect is achieved. Unlike a matte lipstick effect, lip blush gives you natural healthy-looking lips. Lips will have a juicy tint look when a lip gloss or a tinted lip balm is applied. The aim is to recreate your luscious, supple, and younger-looking lips using muted natural color. You can still apply your favorite lipstick on top, which will look even brighter.
Contraindications
Lip Blush is NOT recommended for any clients who are or have:
- If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing can cause outbreaks. You can take anti-viral or cold sore medication like Aciclovir which you can order from Superdrug Online Doctor. Take 4-5 days before & after the treatment to help reduce cold sore outbreaks.
- If you just had Lip fillers in the past 3 weeks
- Covid19 viral infection or have been isolating with a family member who has the infection
- Blood-born pathogens such as AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.
- Dermatological disorder such as Shingles, Rosacea, Eczema and Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis
- Raised scars such as keloid and hypertrophic scars, or likely to have one – please check all the scars in your body
- Medical conditions: Auto-immune disease, insulin-dependent diabetics, seizures epilepsy
- Pregnant or Nursing
- Allergic to anaesthetic (Lidocaine)
- A Pacemaker or major heart problems
- Organ transplant
- Anxiety / bipolar disorder
Color
We have many lip pigments to choose from that will suit your natural lip color. If you have paler lips, depending on your skin tone and your desired color result, we can choose from red to pinkish or blush muted colors. However, if you have hyper-pigmented lips, we would need to neutralise your lips in the first session with orange or yellow pigments. The lips won’t appear orange or yellow when healed, but the hyperpigmented lips will be paler or lighter which will be ready for the next actual color on the 2nd or 3rd session.
Shape
The shape is defining your natural outline especially your cupid’s bow and vermillion borders.
Healing Process
Pre-care
Lip Blush Treatment Preparation
- Moisturise your lips with vaseline daily until your appointment day
- If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing can cause outbreaks. You can take anti-viral or cold sore medication like Aciclovir which you can order from Superdrug Online Doctor. Take 4-5 days before & after the treatment to help reduce cold sore outbreaks.
- Do not drink alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your procedure (these are natural blood thinners that can cause excessive bleeding during the treatment)
- Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before your procedure – unless medically necessary (these are blood thinners as well)
- Do not have anti-ageing injection in the lip area 2-3 weeks before your appointment.
- No tanning 2 weeks before and after treatment, this can affect the colour of the ink when healed.
- Do not workout on the day of your treatment
- Have something to eat before the procedure as it will take 3 hrs session
- If you are not feeling well and having flu-like symptoms, please cancel at least 24 hrs to re-schedule.
Post-Care
DAY 1 (Swollen lips)
* Dab the lips with damp cotton to remove lymph and blood from treatment.
* Apply (clean and covered) ice pack to your lips to reduce the swelling.
*Before bedtime, dab the lips again with damp cotton and apply the ointment.
* When you sleep, avoid sheets or pillows to touch your lips.
DAY 2 (Swollen, darker and bigger lips)
*Wash your lips gently using mild soap, don’t rub.
*Apply the ointment 2-3 times a day or more to your lips, keep it moisturised all the time.
DAY 3-4 (Start to peel)
*Wash your lips gently using mild soap, don’t rub.
*Apply the ointment 2-3 times a day or more to your lips, keep it moisturised all the time.
*Don’t pick and rub the skin.
DAY 5-7 (Peeling has stopped, lips are looking pale)
*Wash your lips gently using mild soap, don’t rub.
*Apply the ointment 2-3 times a day or more to your lips, keep it moisturised all the time.
*Don’t pick and rub the skin.
WEEK 2-4 (60% of Lip color is coming back, could be patchy) Note: Darker lips could take time to heal and might take 8 weeks to see the result.
WEEK 6-8 – READY FOR TOUCH UP
EATING & DRINKING
*Use a straw when drinking to avoid liquids touching your lips *Don’t eat HOT & SPICY foods
*Cut your food to smaller portions to avoid touching your lips *Always clean your lips and mouth after eating to avoid infection
OTHER ACTIVITIES
*NO kissing
*NO smoking or vaping
*NO sunbathing, sunbed, steam, saunas
*ALWAYS WEAR CLEAN FACE MASK WHEN GOING OUT, DIRTY FACE MASK CAN CAUSE INFECTION Maintenance
*Apply any lip balm to moisturise, preferably colored lip balm for juicy look effect
* If you are planning a chemical peel, laser procedure, or MRI scan, please inform the technician of your permanent cosmetics.
* Please inform the National Blood Service if you donate blood, as you may not be eligible to give blood for a year post-application.