Pre-Procedure Instructions

To ensure the best results, please follow these instructions before treatment

  • Gently exfoliate your lips with honey & sugar or coconut oil & sugar in the 3 days prior to your treatment. This helps to remove any dead skin cells.

  • Do not wear any lip makeup to the procedure.

  • Avoid consuming caffeine on the day of your procedure and alcohol in the 48 hours prior to your procedure.

  • Discontinue any medication, painkillers or supplements that may thin your blood - at least 7 days before your procedure. Please talk to your physician before stopping any medication that you have been prescribed.

    Plan the day of your appointment. It is best to avoid strenuous activity in the few days after your appointment, along with anything that may irritate your tattoo. This means that tasks like cleaning and gardening are best done before or a few days after your procedure. Many people choose to avoid significant social events immediately after the procedure, as the lips can initially be swollen and could be slightly uncomfortable.

Lips are particularly sensitive to infection, so there are a few additional areas to be aware of:

If you are prone to cold sores, you will need to get an antiviral prescription from your doctor. The medication should be taken 5-7 days before the procedure and a couple of days after. This is also true if you have had shingles, chicken pox or a fever blister in the past.

Using medication is critical, as the treatment can aggravate the skin and cause cold sores to develop,

  • People who often get cold sores may need an antiviral prescription from their physician. They will be able to inform you about the timing between your prescription and your procedure.

  • A sinus infection increases the risk of lip infection. Sinus infections are not always obvious, so anyone who gets frequent sinus infections needs to be aware of the additional risk.

  • Antacid drugs, antibiotic therapy,  steroid medications and smoking can contribute to a higher candida count, which may increase your risk of lip infection.

  • If you have had (or are planning to have) any lip surgery, consult your physician about the amount of time to wait before having a permanent makeup procedure on your lips.