lip post care.
Post care is 60% of the healed result so ensure to follow closely. Keep in mind it takes 6-8 weeks for the colour to fully develop, during this time it is expected and normal for lips to appear faded or patchy. Here is the link to book your 6 week touch up: https://topcosmeticartistry.as.me/6weekliptouchup
With proper after care followed, lips will last 3 years. I recommend colour boosting touch ups every 1-2 years to maintain definition and colour.
Immediately after:
numbing will wear off within an hour
most swelling will subside within 2 hours, the rest in 24
you're able to have caffeine, alcohol + blood thinners again
avoid spicy + citrus for 24 hours
First 7 days:
avoid getting the lips wet when showering, brushing your teeth and washing your face etc. (I know this is obviously difficult, but just try your best to keep the lips dry and definitely don't let the water pressure from the shower hit them
avoid any products or makeup touching the lips (shampoo, conditioner, face wash, face makeup, lipstick etc). The ONLY product you want to apply for the next 7 days is Aquaphor, just a thin layer in the morning, evening and a few times throughout the day
drink lots of water
avoid the sauna, steam rooms and hot studio workouts
avoid picking the lips, let them heal and try not to touch them to keep them clean
avoid excessive exercise and sweating
Avoid for the next 2 weeks:
do NOT go in swimming pools/ hot tubs
do NOT get botox in the lip area
Avoid for the next month:
avoid sun-tanning & solariums
avoid light and laser therapy
avoid chemical peels & fruit acids
avoid lip injections until 4 weeks post lip blush treatment
Please email Emily at topcosmeticartistry@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you so much again and enjoy your new beautiful lips!