Aftercare Lips

Permanent Lip Blush Aftercare Instructions

Please follow these instructions carefully for 7–10 days after your procedure to improve and prolong your results.

Every 2 hours for the first 3 days, gently cleanse your lips with a cotton pad lightly dampened with distilled water. Pat dry with a clean paper towel — do not rub.
After cleansing, apply a very thin layer of Aquaphor or ointment recommended by your artist (morning and night — 2x daily). Start on day one and continue this routine for 7–10 days.
Do not over-apply ointment. Lips should feel lightly moisturized, not greasy.

DO NOT rub, scratch, or pick at your lips. They will peel and flake naturally. Picking can cause scarring or uneven color.
Avoid saliva — do not lick, bite, or suck on your lips.
Use a straw for drinks for the first 3 days.
Avoid spicy, salty, acidic, or hot foods for 3–5 days, as they may cause irritation or burning.
Avoid kissing or oral contact until your lips are fully healed.
DO NOT soak lips in baths, pools, or hot tubs. For at least 10 days, avoid saunas, hot yoga, steam rooms, or swimming in chlorinated/saltwater pools.
NO EXERCISE for 10 days. Sweat and heat can affect healing and color retention.
DO NOT touch your lips with dirty hands. Wash hands before applying ointment or touching the area.
DO NOT wear makeup (lipstick, gloss, liner) until lips are fully healed.
Avoid daily skincare products (acids, retinol, exfoliants) around the lips until healed.
DO NOT expose lips to direct sunlight. Once healed (30 days), always use SPF lip balm to protect pigment.
DO NOT let shower water, soap, or shampoo run into your mouth/lips while healing.
Sleep on your back for at least 7–10 days. Use a clean pillowcase (satin or silk recommended).
Keep pets away from your face and bedding while healing. Change sheets if pets have been on your bed.
NO gardening or dusty outdoor activities while lips are healing to avoid bacteria exposure.
If you are a blood donor, please note: you may not give blood for 1 year following a procedure (per Red Cross guidelines).

Days 1–2: Lips will look swollen, bright, and bold in color. This is normal.
Days 3–5: Flaking and peeling begin. Do not pick. Color may appear uneven.
Days 5–10: Lips soften and lighten. The pigment may look very faint.
Weeks 2–4: Final healed color resurfaces and evens out.
Touch-up: Lip blush is a two-step process. Schedule your touch-up 6–8 weeks after your first appointment.

Always use SPF lip balm once healed to prevent fading.
Avoid frequent use of lip scrubs or exfoliants, which can fade pigment faster.
Do not resume fillers, chemical peels, or laser treatments around the lips until at least 4 weeks post-healing.
Touch-ups are typically needed every 2–3 years to maintain color.