SPMU Lip Blush
What is Lip Blush?
Lip Blush is a procedure categorized under semi permanent lip tattoo, unlike traditional cosmetic tattooing, it is less invasive and is considered semi-permanent.
Lip blush enhances and defines your lips. It can help enhance and even out natural color, or add color if you are lacking any pigment. Your lips will look darker and more like lipstick on the first day, and soften as they heal to become a subtle, natural looking lip tint. Apply a little gloss or balm and your lips are perfectly kissable!
How long does it last?
Results will always vary from person to person, after your initial session and the touch up, your results should last between 2-5 years. Additional touch ups may be required depending on the person and look desired. Permanent makeup ink is not the same as body art ink, and by design it does not last as long as body art ink.
If you are a frequent smoker, "sun worshipper" or have an irregular thyroid, liver, stomach, hormonal imbalance, unbalanced diet and stress these also effect the pigment durability. meaning you may have poor retention and poor lasting results.
Is there any downtime?
There will be moderate swelling, redness and bruising for the first 5 days. During the initial healing period, there should be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own. Expect the colour to eventually lighten by up to 40% once the healing process is complete. - Colour may appear uneven at different stages of healing. Be patient. This is a process that does not yield immediate results.
Does it hurt?
The pain level for the procedure is considered mild to none, depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light cat scratches to not feeling anything. Having this service performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure and it is recommended you don’t have it done on day 1 or 2 of your cycle. If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, be aware that this may affect your sensitivity tolerance to the procedure.
After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Clients can take Tylenol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.
How long does it take?
1-2 hours.
Will I still have to wear lipstick and will other colours still look the same applied over the top?
This is up to the look each individual is trying to achieve. We can certainly enhance your natural color or add colour if your lacking, or add a specific tint that your looking for, but it remains soft and natural.
That way when you do decide to change it up and want to wear lipstick it will still look great over top, and you can cover your tattoo with whatever colour decide to use.
Am I a good candidate?
Lip blushing is not for everyone. If any of the below apply to you, you are not a suitable candidate.
You are a smoker (pigment may not retain properly, colours may distort)
History of MRSA
You have psoriasis in the treatment area.
You have an auto-immune disease.
You have thyroid/graves disease (medication may cause pigment to not retain properly).
You have anemia (pigment may not retain properly).
You have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring.
You are currently undergoing chemotherapy.
You are pregnant or nursing.
You have Diabetes type 1 or 2 (due to slow healing and infection, color may or may not retain well).
If you are under a doctor’s care and have questions at ALL about being able to have this procedure, it is your responsibility to meet with your doctor and get written approval. If you are prone to cold sores, please see instructions below. ** Please note.... even if none of the above apply, lip blushing cannot be guaranteed. This is a cosmetic tattooing procedure, the skin can be unpredictable, it is up to your skin to retain the pigment. Generally, results are successful, however, due to skin type, healing or bleeding during procedure, some results can differ.
If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing CAN cause outbreaks, which can result in loss of pigment. We ask that our clients take their prescribed anti-viral medication starting 48 hours prior to their appointment and after the procedure to prevent outbreak. You can still have lip blushing done!!! We just want to ensure you get the best results possible. Consult with your doctor for any additional questions. If you have an outbreak, or any other type of scratch/acne we ask that you reschedule your appointment as soon as possible. If you show up with any type of outbreak your appointment is considered cancel and you forfeit your deposit.