Before Lip Blush Procedure

A few things to note and consider. 

Lip Blush is a cosmetic procedure, where pigment is inserted into your lips with sterilized, one-time use blades.  The procedure does require healing time with aftercare instructions, and for this reason there are a few things to note before booking your appointment.

The success of the treatment depends on the:

• Skin quality
• Post-treatment flow and care
• Exposure to different external factors
• Medical history

All of these factors are out of the Artist’s control, so any possibility to provide guarantees for the treatment is excluded.

Always have a consultation with the artist before the treatment if you:

• Have problematic skin
  • The following skin conditions are not suitable for the procedure: Eczema, Psoriasis, Keratosis Pilaris and Dermatitis on the face area. Scar easily – scars with paper cuts.
• Have serious health problems
• On long-term medication
• Have existing old permanent make-up on your lips

Get familiar with the post-treatment flow thoroughly before the treatment.

Medical Conditions

The skin must not be in the inflammatory process or the process of healing and regeneration before each treatment.

The following treatments are not recommended 30 days before the treatment:

• Botox and fillers
• Chemical peelings
• Retinol-A Products

The following medical conditions require special consideration before permanent makeup procedures.

Clients with any of these conditions should contact their physician to determine if it will be safe to have a permanent cosmetic procedure. In some cases the cosmetic tattoo Artist will ask for a physician’s release.

• Diabetes. Healing could be compromised, higher risk of infection.
• Accutane. This drug induces healing problems. It must be discontinued use for 6 months to a year before a cosmetic procedure can be done.
• Bleeding disorders. Blood disorders that affect clotting such as hemophilia, sickle cell anemia, platelet disorders.
• Mitral Valve Prolapse, Artificial Heart Valves, Artificial Joints. Any condition that requires prophylactic antibiotics before dental or other procedures will need to take them before micropigmentation also.
• Herpes Simplex. People who get fever blisters / cold sores may experience an outbreak after lip procedures. Antiviral prescription should be taken.
• Pregnancy. Procedure should be postponed. Some medications are not to be used while pregnant. If you were to have a problem, this is not a good time to have it. Skin tones are also a little different while pregnant.
• Keloid or Hypertrophic Scarring. Persons with tendencies for this type of scarring have that risk with tattooing also.
• Use of certain Medications. Accutane / Retin-A, Topical Steroids can make skin fragile. Physician strength meds / treatments that affect the dermal layer of the skin can affect the permanent make-up. OTC meds / treatments that only affect the epidermis and are not much concern. Anticoagulants (blood thinners), long-term use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and some herbs reduce clotting time resulting in increased bleeding and bruising.
• Heart conditions, Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure, poor general health.
• Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system / healing would make you NOT a good candidate for micropigmentation procedures.

For any questions, please contact us: info@grandarc.ca

Prepping For The Procedure

The success of the procedure depends on many factors, and an important one is a proper preparation. Please ensure these steps are followed to ensure best retention rate.

• Do not take any blood thinners for 24 to 48 hours before procedures
  • Alcohol
  • Fish Oil
  • Vitamin E
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen

• Do not drink coffee or work out the day of the procedure (this heightens your sensitivity).
• If you are prone to cold sores, please take your antiviral medication 3 days before the procedure and continuously for 3 days after the procedure to prevent any outbreaks during the healing phase.