Please note!

Very Important consideration

If you have ever had chicken pox, a fever blister, or a cold sore, you must take Zovirax, Famvir, Valtrex or other anti-viral pre and post-procedure to prevent the potential outbreak of cold sores. There are no exceptions to this rule! If you do have an outbreak, it will usually occur on the 3rd day after application as well as after each touch-up application. Lysine also helps suppress the herpetic outbreaks.  

What can I do when my lips feel chapped?

Using products with Lidocaine in them will help soothe the "chapped" feeling.  

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Be careful when brushing your teeth. Toothpaste may pull the pigment color out of the lip vermillion. Also, do not bleach your teeth while your lips are healing. Avoid using whitening teeth products. It is best to brush with all natural toothpaste like Toms of Maine or Classic Crest. Try to keep mouth movements to a minimum. 

What about oral care?

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You will want to drink all liquids with a straw until all scabbing has fallen off. Do not eat citrus fruits or drink citrus juices, greasy, salty, oily or spicy foods until your lips are completely healed.  
While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or lick your lips. This will impede the healing process.  

What about eating, drinking, kissing, & smoking?

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Lip filler should always be 4 weeks before or 4 weeks after lip color. I recommend getting lip filler 4 weeks before your procedure. This way, your lips won't look patchy from the filler expanding your lips! :)

What about lip filler?

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By day 28, your lips should be healed and show the true, resting color. If your color heals uneven, this can be adjusted at your touch-up. If you decide you want to change your color, this can also be done at your touch-up. Some clients are completely satisfied after only 1 lip procedure. 

When will I see the final color?

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​NO makeup products on your lips AT ALL until your lips are done peeling (scabs are off). Generally this is by day 5. After the initial healing period, apply a total sunblock that is waterproof 3-4 times daily to prevent fading (most chapsticks contain an SPF).  

Can I wear makeup?

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FAQs

Avoid touching the healing pigmented area with your fingers, as they may carry bacteria and cause an infection.

 No makeup, lash tinting (for eyeliner and lash enhancement), sun, soap, sauna, steam, exercise (including hot yoga), jacuzzi, swimming in chlorinated pools or swimming in the ocean for 7-10 days (until the area is completely healed) post-procedure. This includes any touch-ups!  

Do not rub or traumatize the procedure area while it is healing. Doing so may cause pigment color to be removed along with the crusting tissue.  

Use a sunblock after the procedure area has healed to prevent further fading of the pigment color.  

If you are a "face-sleeper," then sleeping on a clean satin pillowcase is suggested while the procedure area is healing.  

If you are a blood donor, you may not give blood for 1 year following your procedure (per Red Cross).  

Touchup visits should always be scheduled for a MINIMUM of 8 weeks post procedure. Any sooner and you may have scarring. The pigment is also still processing at this time. Additionally, the procedure area takes a minimum of 8 weeks to heal. Therefore, I will not schedule any clients for a touchup appointment any sooner than 8 weeks from their initial appointment. Touchups can book far out, it is always recommended to have your touchup between 8 weeks to 6 months after your initial procedure. It is also recommended to book your touchup appointment at the same time that you book your initial appointment. This will help get you in a bit sooner. 

If you have any questions or concerns please notify me immediately.  

During healing, do not rub, scratch or pick at the area. This will compromise the healed results. 

If you experience anything out of the ordinary, phone your physician.  

Aloe Vera can pull the color out of some clients so I suggest you do not use it until you are completely healed. The same goes for homeopathic/natural products.  

Remember – all procedures must HEAL, PEEL AND FADE! This process may take up to 10 days.  

Clients color will look roughly 15-25% darker for the first 10 days as the procedure has blood and lymph in it. After the procedure area is healed, it will appear much softer.  

Retin-A or Retinols, AHA's, Vitamin A or any similar lightening, anti-aging and peeling products (examples include Glycolic, Lactic Acids, any acids) should be avoided at least 1 week prior to your appointment and you should avoid using them near your procedure area for a minimum of 30 days (1 month) post-procedure. If you use these products prior to 30 days on or around your procedure area, it may cause the pigment color to fade more than it should and blur your strokes. If you are unsure whether or not your products contain any of these ingredients, please check the back labeling. Products can migrate under the skin 2-3 inches, hitting your eyebrows and compromising the results. This includes facial cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, etc. that contain any of these ingredients. Even some BB creams!

If you had Botox or facial fillers within the past 6 months I suggest you wait until the product has dissipated from your tissue prior to receiving a Permanent Makeup procedure. Botox - 2 weeks prior or 2 weeks after. Fillers - 6 weeks prior or 6 weeks after.

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Keep lips well lubricated for for the first month post-procedure. Vaseline or Aquaphor are both great choices! This should be done from day 1-28 at the very least.

Use a sunblock after the procedure area has healed to prevent further fading of the pigment color.

Touchup Procedures

to get the best results...

Schedule touchup visits for a minimum of 8 weeks post-procedure to avoid scarring and allow the pigment to fully process.

The procedure area takes a minimum of 8 weeks to heal.
It is recommended to book your touchup appointment at the same time as your initial appointment to ensure availability.

For eyebrows: Booking a perfection appointment is the client's responsibility. If scheduled longer than 6 months post-initial procedure, a colorboost fee will be charged due to the increased work required.

Perfection appointments are done 8 weeks to 6 months post-initial procedure. Touchup appointments are first come, first served.

Avoid rubbing, scratching, or picking at the area during healing to prevent compromising the healed results.

Remember, all procedures must heal, peel, and fade, which may take up to 10 days.

The color will look 15-25% darker for the first 10 days due to blood and lymph in the procedure area. It will appear much softer once healed.

Lip color typically lasts about 1-2 years depending on your retention, lifestyle and body chemistry. Remember, as with every permanent makeup procedure - every result is individual. :-)

Failure to follow the above advice may result in less than desired outcomes. 

Disclaimer:

As a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, I do my 50%. Now you must do your 50% by following all proper aftercare instructions to achieve the best results. If you have a medical condition such as alopecia or thyroid issues, you are at an increased risk for poor retention and more fading. Other medical conditions may also affect your healed results. For any questions, please contact me at (480) 544-6671. Each result is individual, and Echo Aesthetics LLC. cannot guarantee your retention or healed results and will not be held responsible.