LIP BLUSH TATTOO AFTERCARE

 Do

• Follow the aftercare properly to allow your lips to heal as well as they should.

• Keep your lips as clean and dry, but moisturised, as you can for the first 5-10 days.

• Keep your lips moisturised with new paw paw cream or lip balm for the whole healing process

• Use an icepack (wrapped in something clean) or take ibuprofen if your lips feel swollen and there is bruising present.

• Use a straw whist drinking and avoid salty or spicy food if your lips feel tender for the first few days.

 Don’t

• Touch, bite or scratch your lips – touching or picking could cause irritation, infection & loss of pigment.

• Exercise for at least 2-5 days after your treatment due to sweating. Gentle exercise is okay after the first few days.

• Put lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss, cleansers, lotions etc. on or close to your lips for 1-2 weeks to avoid irritation & cross contamination.

• Use saunas, steam rooms or swimming pools for 1 week due to sweating, risk of getting your lips wet & hygiene.

• Have facials or other face beauty treatments done for 1 week to avoid irritation & cross contamination.

• Have lip fillers or use sunbeds, chemical peels or any strong face treatment for 4 weeks as your skin will not be healed enough.

• Use anti-aging creams, chemical peels, acids or retinols on or close to your lips ever!

  These products strip the skin / change your skin and the chemicals in them will react and affect with the pigment / retention.

Other things that can contribute to premature fading:

Frequent exercising & sweating / Oily skin / Fast metabolism / Iron deficiency / Hypo/er thyroidism / Hormone replacement medications / Other daily medications / Smoking / Sunbeds & sunbathing / Not using sun protection / Excessive exfoliating /Harsh cleansers or anti-aging products.

Lip Blush Tattoo Healing Process

1 – 5 days: darkest pigment and scabbing

6 – 14 days: pigment may lighten

15 – 30 days: the intensity of the color increases slightly

30 - 62 days: touch up of the pigment.

During natural skin regeneration, after the recovery period treated area might appear lighter than the original.

Often, even with proper care, customers develop bald spots or loose original pigment which makes the treated area look uneven. It is absolutely normal because your natural skin regeneration is not a process that a technician can control.

Most customers need a touch-up after about 5-10 weeks to assure that the desired effect was achieved. Micropigmentation is a process, two or three sessions may be required to achieve desired results. It is not uncommon to lose 20-50% of the color after the first session.

Please remember that with the proper prep and aftercare routine, you will have much better results.

Tip: after the healing is complete the use of sunscreen or 50+ Lip balm is recommended to prevent fading. Don’t use harsh products in the treated area.

In general, after SMP treatment, you would like to treat your scalp like an open wound. 

Don’t wash your scalp and do keep it clean.

No chlorinated pools, saunas, steam rooms, or tanning beds for 30 days after your final treatment. 

This will ensure a good, long-lasting result.

After your treatment, it is important to follow these short-term care instructions to allow the pigments to settle in.

1. During Your First 4 Days

The most important rule to take care of your scalp in this period is not to wash your head. After your SMP procedures, washing your head might seem to be very tempting, but don’t do it. In the first 4 days, your scalp is still sensitive and if you add water to your head, you can damage it. Besides, try not to shave your head and touch the treated area

2. Day 5 to Day 7

Throughout this period, you should avoid:

• Sweating heavily: Try to avoid taking part in tough cardio sessions during this time. Excessive sweating can lead to an interruption in the healing process.
• Scrubbing and shampooing – Scrubbing the scalp can make your wounds open, and shampooing will add harsh chemicals.
• Exposure to sunlight – UV rays can lead to sunburn and sun damage for your scalp.
• Touching with hands – Touching your scalp with your hands too much can increase the risk of infection.

During the first 7 days, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and taking any medication as prescribed. You can gently rinse your scalp and clean the area with a wet cloth to keep it clean.

If you want to shave your head, now would be a good time to do it. It’s important to use an electric foil shaver. When you’re shaving your head, minimize any scabs that may still be visible on your head. You can apply small amounts of water to your head. At this time, you can get back to your showering sessions, but remember to take a quick, light shower, but stay away from sulfate shampoo.

3. Day 8 to Day 14

For days 8 to 14 after the procedure, your head should be looking much better and healing nicely. However, it is still healing. You should make sure that you’re still following an aftercare routine. In the next 5 days, you should still avoid the following:

• Scratching the scalp – The skin on your scalp could start to peel during these next few days. It’s important to refrain from scratching or picking any scabs that may form. 
• Using irritants that could cause inflammation and disturb the healing process.
• Using the moisturiser.
• Wet shaving with a razor blade for 10 days after each session of the procedure.

If necessary, carefully shave or cut your hair. You can wash the treated area gently with water and soap. Applying a little bit of moisturizer will also enhance the healing stage during this period. But make sure it’s fragrance-free.

4. Day 15 and onward

After 15 days, your scalp may recover enough to switch to your daily routine. You may be scheduled for your next treatment session after 15 days. Before your next follow-up session, you will be asked to wash your head and shave your hair.

For long-term care, there are many steps and activities for you to follow:

• For the first month, do not go to chlorinated pools, saunas, and steam rooms.
• For the treated area, UV rays are harmful. Therefore, make sure to put sunscreen into your skin before going out. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 50+. For the first month avoid getting a tan on the treated area.
• Use fragrance-free, antibacterial soap for the first month if you want to wash your scalp.
• Use moisturiser right after taking a shower and before going to bed to keep your scalp moisturized.
• Do not use AHA-containing products in the treatment area because it will make the pigment fade.
• Stay off products that contain a high concentration of alcohol.

If you want to keep your look fresh and new after your treatment, just keep following this guideline. After all, if you want the best results, some extra effort needs to be made.

Do not forget to contact us if you have any questions during your recovery process.