We would hate for you to hype yourself into having a lip tattoo procedure to be rejected and sent home tattooless at your appointment! Before we proceed to schedule you an appointment, we will need to check if you are eligible.
Please read through all questions.
In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to legally have a cosmetic tattoo procedure, ID may be requested for anyone who looks under 25 years of age, please do not be offended.
You cannot have cosmetic tattooing during pregnancy. Please book for after birth. You are able to have cosmetic tattoo immediately after birth however 12 months post birth is generally a good waiting period inorder for the body to heal and rebalance hormones. More often than not, most women have tattooing much sooner with the advice of their medical practitioner.
Women who breastfeed are advised to wait until they have finished breastfeeding before being tattooed. If you wish to have tattooing during breastfeeding, it is at your own risk. Please do your own research on the implications of cosmetic tattoo whilst breastfeeding paying particular interest to the use of topical anaesthetics, the risk of infection and pigment colour change/retention when the body is still healing and hormones are settling. You will need to consult with your medical practitioner and obtain clearance on a medical certificate and present this at your appointment.
If you have any irregularities, you may need to get checked with your Medical Practitioner first. Please mention all lip irregularities to us prior to your booking.
You will need to check with your Medical Practitioner as to whether or not you are able to continue with lip tattoo. You will need to bring a Medical Certificate clearing you to have cosmetic tattoo to your appointment. Please mention all lip irregularities to us prior to your booking.
Do cold sores affect your healing after lip blushing?
Yes, if you get cold sores after undergoing permanent lip blush treatment, they can slow down the healing process and alter the results. What’s more, cold sores might result in pigment loss. You may need another touch up to fill in the faded spots.
Note: Cold sores may occur to anyone anytime. Thus, cold sores are not an indication of incorrect lip blush treatment or lack of safety. It is simply the reaction of the skin to the procedure.
What to do to avoid cold sores after permanent lip blush treatment?
Professionals recommend taking antiviral prescription medication such as VALTREX at least two days before undergoing permanent lip blush treatment. Taking medication before the treatment will help you avoid a cold sore outbreak during the healing process.
It’s a good idea to take the antiviral prescription medication even if you never had cold sores before. It is not necessary that you will get cold sores after the treatment. Taking the right medication beforehand will prevent cold sores in case the virus is dormant.
Also, remember to follow the aftercare instructions and moisturize your lips as recommended by your lip blush artist. Resist the urge to touch or rub the treated area; otherwise, it may traumatize your sensitive lip skin. If scabs appear, please don’t pick them off. During the initial healing period, minimal scabbing or flaking should appear.
In case you experience itching or burning sensation, contact the doctor and inform your lip blush artist. Remember that it is only temporary. Avoid trying any home remedies as they can ruin the healing and results of the treatment.
If you are having active cold sores and planning to undergo lip blush treatment, please wait until they get healed fully. If you have already booked an appointment, then inform your artist and reschedule the appointment.
Not everyone suffers from cold sores after permanent lip blush treatment. It mainly depends on how your skin responds to the treatment and the presence of the herpes simplex virus.
It is advised to take this into consideration before booking as a tattoo takes 7-14 days to settle in appearance and 4 weeks until fully healed. You are unable to wear makeup on the area, but are required to use a shiny post tattoo colour protection cream for 7 days after your treatment. You are welcome to wear makeup anywhere else on your face.
The general recommendation is to avoid swimming for at least two weeks after your lip blushing procedure. This timeframe allows the initial healing to take place and reduces the risk of complications.
Intense exercise, swimming, saunas and any sweat-inducing practice should be avoided for at least two weeks after lip blushing. The excess moisture and sweat particles leave your skin susceptible to germs that could host a bacterial or fungal infection
Gym pre-work out thins the blood and increases sensation. Please refrain from using these for 7 days prior to your tattoo.
Caffeine and sugars stimulate the nervous system. Please refrain from consuming these stimulants for the 24hours leading up to your tattoo.
If you have had muscle relaxants such as Botox and Dysport near the area to be tattooed, please make sure your last treatment was at least 4 weeks before the tattoo and wait at least 4 weeks after a tattoo. If you have had muscle relaxants to balance facial symmetry in the area to be tattooed, it depends on individual cases as to whether you would need cosmetic tattoo before or after the injectables.
For dermal fillers, you will need to wait 4 weeks to be tattooed in the same area, and 4 weeks after your tattoo. Waiting 4 weeks after lip injections allows filler to fully integrate into the tissues. Lips will be back to normal baseline appearance for a more uniform, symmetrical lip blush tattoo.
The first round is a pre-numbing cream and the second round is a liquid/gel containing adrenaline to be used on open skin. Please discuss any previous issues with topical anaesthetics BEFORE booking your appointment. It is almost impossible to have a cosmetic tattoo without the second round of topical anaesthetic due to bleeding.
Avoid exfoliants and active ingredients to and around the area for 30 days before and after your appointment, please book accordingly.
Use of Retin A/Retinol/Tretinoin, chemical, acid peels, or any rapid skin exfoliation products used on or around the lip area will cause the permanent makeup of the lip area to fade prematurely.
Avoid facial treatments to and around the area for 30 days before and after your appointment, please book accordingly.
Use of Retin A/Retinol/Tretinoin, chemical, acid peels, or any rapid skin exfoliation products used on or around the lip area will cause the permanent makeup of the lip area to fade prematurely.
It is a worldwide regulation that you are unable to donate blood for 4 months after your tattoo.
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