BEFORE CARE.
COLDSORES.
If you are prone to getting cold sores or have ever had one in your life you will need to take anti-viral medication leading up to your appointment, the day of and during the healing stage.
You can take a coldsore preventative vitamin and/or over the counter anti-viral medication. Tattooing causes trauma. Trauma to the lips can resurface the HSV virus. An outbreak can affect the final healed result. Our aim is to prevent this from happening. Please speak to your doctor/pharmacist for the most suitable options for you.
5 DAYS BEFORE.
VERY gently exfoliate your lips every evening and apply a nourishing balm/mask straight after to sleep in.
Do this after showering or washing your face when the lips are soft and subtle.
Properly hydrated and nourished lips allow for better needle/pigment penetration.
This equals better healed results.
NO alcohol.
NO aspirin, Ibuprofen - Read the ingredients in your pain relief to check before taking.
NO blood thinners. This includes natural supplements.
NO active skincare.
NO sun exposure AT ALL.
NO facials 6 weeks before.
NO filler 6 weeks before.
NO spices that can thin the blood eg. cinnamon, turmeric, chilli.
DAY OF.
NO coffee
NO exercise.
For more information please read Policy and FAQS.
STAY HYDRATED AND BE IN GOOD HEALTH FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.