Keep lips moisturized by applying lip balm daily prior to your appointment
If you EVER had cold sores on your lips, you MUST get a prescription antiviral medication from your physician and start taking it 24 hours before your lip appointment
No lip fillers 4 - 6 weeks prior to your lip appointment
Do not drink alcohol 24 - 48 hours before the procedure
Do not consume any caffeine 24 hours before your procedure
Do not take Aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief 24 hours before the procedure
No antibiotics or steroids for 30 days before your appointment
Bring Lip colors you use the most for the color references
Come a week before or after your menstrual cycle for less discomfort
Eat before your appointment, don’t come in hungry so you feel more relaxed
Bring a light sweater or blanket if you get cold easily
Discuss any medical conditions or medications you are taking with your artist before the appointment
POST-CARE
A complimentary aftercare kit will be provided.
NO OINTMENT ON THE LIPS FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS.
After the procedure dab lips with a new antiseptic wipe every 1-2 hours until bedtime.
Try not to eat for at least 5 hours after the procedure to reduce risk of infection.
DAY 1:
In the morning wash lips with room temperature water to remove any overnight lymph buildup. Apply a very thin layer of ointment provided. Just ONCE!
DAY 2:
Apply a very thin layer of ointment provided 2 times per day only! Gently wipe down the lips with an antiseptic wipe once or twice a day
DAY 3 - 7:
Can apply a very thin layer of ointment 3 x day now
Do not pick, peel or pull on the peeling skin
No kissing/oral sex the first 3 days
Do not eat spicy, oily, acidic, or greasy foods, drink through the straw the first 3 days
Try to sleep on your back the first 3 nights
No lip products should be applied on lips for the first 7 days
No soaps/chemicals on lips during the first 7 days
Do not expose lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 30 days
Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your lips until they are done healing
If you get a cold sore on your lips, contact your doctor immediately to avoid the infection complications