Proper care following your procedure is necessary to achieve the best results. Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness of color is to be expected. This is the purpose of the touchup visit.

After 3-4 hours from your procedure use the provided sterile water vial and cotton gauze to wipe the affected area. Always keep your lips moist. Aquaphor is recommended. Avoid spicy foods, direct contact with foods or drinks on the treated area for the first 2 days.
EXAMPLE: Use a straw when drinking liquids and use a fork when eating food. Do NOT bite into sandwich.

Disposable icepacks may be applied as necessary to reduce swelling.

Wash your hands before touching any treated area. Some itching is normal.
DO NOT PICK, PEEL OR SCRATCH the treated area or your color may heal unevenly. You may also risk scarring and infection.

No makeup is to be applied until all the scabs are gone.

If using herpes medication, continue as prescribed. Do not use teeth bleaching products until fully healed.

After 2 months of the final procedure (4 months from initial procedure) you may get Botox and fillers.

The outcome of permanent cosmetic procedures is dictated by its canvas. The better condition your skin is in, the better the result will be. Dry sun damaged skin and lips is very difficult to achieve a beautiful even result. Mature clients may need an additional one to two weeks’ healing for the final results to appear. The better you take care of your skin and protect it from UV rays, the better the outcome and lifespan of the permanent cosmetic procedures.

Approximate Daily Healing Schedule

Day 1 Lips will be swollen, tender and hot. Will do well with ice therapy. The lips will appear as though wearing a bright or dark vivid lipstick. The color may appear warmer than ultimately desired. They will feel very dry, and you will feel a need to continually apply your aftercare product.

Day 2 Lips will usually be less swollen but still tight and dry.

Day 3 Even less swollen, still vibrant and might still feel hot.

Day 4 Skin begins to peel; you will see much pigment coming off. Do not pick or peel. Lip color under peeling skin will appear very light in color.

Day 5 Lips will appear and feel very chapped and dry. Peeling should be complete.

Day 6-7 Color appears very soft in color. Keep well moisturized with non-petroleum product. Color may seem to disappear and almost become “FROSTY” in appearance.

Day 14 Color begins to “bloom” little by little each day. Keep well moisturized.

Day 21-28 Healing is complete. The color you see is the color you will retain. Keep moisturized.