The “after care” procedures are as important to the retention of the pigment as the actual implantation process. During this period, the primary objective is to allow the bonding process to be completely sealed inside the dermis. Your compliance will ensure that you receive maximum benefits from the procedure and reduce inconvenient follow-up visits.

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Judgment of your results should be deferred until 6-8 weeks following the final procedure (AFTER TOUCH-UP). Immediately following the procedure, your look may be harsh and painted on looking, but it will soften up and look more natural as you heal. Again, the intensity of the procedure is most prominent following the procedure itself. Over the next 3-7 days, the outer layer of colour will appear crusty and start to flake off. Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing. Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing of the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to seven days). As the outer layer flakes off, you will notice that the colour is lighter and softer. For the following two weeks, color that was implanted under the skin will move forward. After three weeks, your healing process should be complete.

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Lip Service POST-CARE

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•  Your aftercare routine starts immediately after your treatment. As the body begins its healing response, the lip tissue will start to excrete lymph...it is important that the lymph does not have a chance to dry on the lips and therefor I ask that you frequently blot the lips lightly with the pre-soaked pads provided with your aftercare kit. 

• *You may use ice pack to bring excessive swelling down but important to cover with a clean, lint free guaze or pad to not wet/soak the lips.

• Once your lips feel as though the lymph secretion has ceased you will blot clean again and apply a thin layer of the ointment provided. Do NOT overuse the ointment...a thin layer for comfort is sufficient. 

• Refrain from eating for a few hours. Drink through a straw

• Moving forward you will want to keep lightly moist with ointment all times. Check your lips often, re-apply ointment as necessary. Do not press or rub when applying ointment.

• No soap, cleanser or shampoo on the treated area for the first few days other than the provided pre-soaked pads and/or a gentle cleanser. Soap and cleansers are designed to remove any foreign substances. Obviously, this is detrimental to the bonding process required for the pigment to become permanent. Toothpaste and mouthwash are considered “soap” and will remove lip color, so proceed with caution when using or apply the healing balm prior to brushing your teeth to create a barrier.

• All cleansing should be done with a clean lint free gauze or cotton pad or Q-tip and gently dabbed on the treated area. Do not rub the area in any way.

• Baths and showers are permitted but do not wash, scrub or touch the treatment area. Hot, steamy baths and showers should be avoided completely. 

• When brushing teeth for the first three (3) days, coat lips with a lot of ointment before brushing and use a minimal a mount of toothpaste.

• For the first two (2) days, use a straw when drinking liquids; avoid spicy foods, alcohol and foods that may cause friction to the lips (sandwiches biting fruit, etc)

• Smoking is discouraged for optimal results.

• Do not use any lipstick or cosmetics on or near the treated area for at least seven (7) days. The procedure, even after the first treatment, looks so natural that you can feel very secure appearing in public without any additional makeup on the affected area. This rule applies also to non-allergic makeup, as it may contain chemicals that interfere with the bonding process. If or whenever you do begin using cosmetics again, invest in a new lipstick to support your new look. This will eliminate the possibility of bacteria breeding in an old container.

• For at least two (2) weeks, you need to minimize exposure to the sun. I discourage swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated pool water.

• If needed, over-the-counter Tylenol is recommended for temporary relief of pain.

• If you use Retin-A, do not allow it close to the treated area for thirty (30) days. 

• Since your procedure is facial, I recommend you sleep on a clean satin pillowcase for seven (7) nights. This will minimize the loss of pigmentation caused by rubbing against a cotton, textured pillowcase as you sleep.

• Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing. Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing of the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to six days).

• Always use good health habits.

• If you have any questions after you get home, feel free to call.

• Variations to these recommendations are not encouraged and will most likely affect the final out come of your procedure, if not totally remove the implantations.