• After you leave, I recommend that ice packs be applied for 10 to 15 minutes each hour for the first 2-3 hours following the procedure. The ice is used to reduce swelling and provide comfort. After the first 24 hours, the use of ice is no longer beneficial.
• Wipe the lip with moisten cotton pad every 30 minutes and apply healing ointment. Removing lymph fluid and blood will prevent formation of a scab.
• No soap, cleanser or shampoo on the treated area for seven (7) days. Soap and cleansers are designed to remove any foreign substances. Evidently, 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.
• All cleansing should be done with a clean Q-tip dipped in cool water and gently dabbed on the treated area. Do not rub the area in any way.
• Apply the Brows, Eyes & Lips ointment with a Q-tip in the procedure area during the healing process to keep the lips moist. Apply to the treated area with a Q-tip several times per day. This is to be done in a gentle dabbing motion as not to disrupt the pigmentation bonding process. This will keep the area moist and accelerate the healing. Do not let the area dry out, keep moist at all times. Apply an extra heavy coat of ointment to the treated area before bedtime, bath, washing of adjacent areas, and immediately upon rising in the morning. If any form of redness, tenderness. Drainage, fever or rash occurs, please contact your health care provider immediately!
• Baths and showers are permitted but do not wash, scrub or touch the treated area. Hot, steamy baths and showers should be avoided completely. After two weeks. You may resume all regular activities.
• When brushing teeth for the first three (3) days, coat lips with a lot of ointment before brushing and use a minimal amount of toothpaste.
• For the first two (2) days, use a straw when drinking liquids; avoid sandwiches, biting into fruit or food that might cause friction to the lips. Smoking is discouraged for optimal results.
• Do not use any lipstick or cosmetics on or near the treated area for seven (7) days. 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 you use Retin-A, do not allow to close to the treated area for thirty (30) days. It will cause the area to peel and lighten.
• 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 circumstance 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. Always use good health habits.
• Variations to these recommendations are not encouraged and will most likely affect the final outcome of your procedure, it not totally remove the implantations.
• Healing of lips takes about 3-7 days. Immediately following the procedure, your lip color may look much brighter, but it will soften up and look more natural as you heal.
• It is recommended to wait at least 6 weeks for touch up.
If you have any questions after you get home, feel free to call or text.
