How to Prepare for Your
Lip Blushing Appointment
Expert tips for a smooth service and beautiful, long-lasting results.
Proper preparation can significantly impact the outcome of your lip blushing experience.
By following these guidelines, you can enhance your healing process and ensure that the pigment adheres well to your lips. This preparation is not just about avoiding certain products; it’s about setting the stage for beautiful, lasting results.
7–10 Days Before Your Appointment
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Stop Using Active Skincare: Avoid any active skincare products, such as retinoids, acids, and scrubs, on or around your lips.
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Avoid Lip Plumping Treatments: Steer clear of any lip plumping treatments and harsh exfoliation.
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Hydrate Your Lips: Begin applying a hydrating balm daily. This will keep your lips soft and supple, making them ready for the procedure.
3–5 Days Before Your Appointment
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Limit Sun Exposure: Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds to protect your skin.
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Schedule Lip Filler Wisely: Do not schedule lip filler within two weeks before your lip blush appointment. Ideally, allow four weeks between filler and lip blush for optimal healing and pigment retention. After receiving filler, wait at least four weeks before booking a lip blush touch-up.
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Avoid Botox or Microneedling: Stay away from Botox or microneedling near the lip area during this time.
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Gentle Exfoliation: Perform a gentle manual exfoliation 2–3 days before your appointment. You can use a soft toothbrush or a sugar-and-honey scrub.
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Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your body and lips hydrated.
24 Hours Before Your Appointment
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No Alcohol or Caffeine: Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as both can thin your blood and increase swelling or bleeding.
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Avoid Blood Thinners: Stay away from blood thinners like aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E unless prescribed by your doctor.
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No Intense Workouts: Refrain from intense workouts the morning of your appointment.
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Eat Light: Have a light meal and arrive well-rested for your session.
Medical Considerations
If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex virus), it’s advisable to start an antiviral medication, such as Valtrex or Acyclovir, two weeks before the procedure. Follow your doctor's directions regarding this medication. It’s important to repeat this antiviral protocol before each lip blush session or touch-up.
Understanding the Procedure
Lip blushing is a semi-permanent makeup technique that enhances the natural color and shape of your lips. It can give your lips a fuller appearance and improve their overall look. Knowing what to expect can ease any anxiety you may have.
Choosing the Right Shade
Selecting the right shade for your lip blush is crucial.
Consider your natural lip color and the look you want to achieve.
This is something we will discuss during your consultation appointment to help you find the perfect match.
“If you've been looking for an esthetician who is professional, informative, welcoming and just simply amazing, Erika is your girl!
At my consultation, she explained the colors that would look best with my skin tone. She created a color that is perfect for me. The whole process was smooth, and not painful whatsoever.
Getting lip blushing really carved out my cupid's bow, creating an almost bigger lip and I am sooo incredibly happy with the results. The color and shape is everything and more!”
- Audrey Elizabeth
Aftercare Instructions
DAY 1 (Procedure Day)
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Gently blot lips with a clean tissue every 15–30 minutes for the first few hours to remove lymph.
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Apply a thin layer of the provided healing ointment with a clean Q-tip as needed to keep lips slightly hydrated - never thickly coated.
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Avoid touching your lips with your hands.
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Do not eat spicy, salty, or acidic foods.
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Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours (they can increase swelling and dryness).
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Drink through a straw if possible.
DAYS 2–3
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Lips will feel tight, dry, and start to flake or peel — do not pick or peel.
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Continue applying a very light layer of healing balm as needed.
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Swelling should reduce. Color will appear darker and uneven during this stage.
DAYS 4–7
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Flaking continues; color may look patchy or faded. This is normal.
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Allow all skin to naturally exfoliate.
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Avoid direct water pressure on lips, heavy sweating, and sun exposure.
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Avoid makeup, lipstick, or gloss until all peeling is complete.
WEEK 2–6
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Color will gradually bloom back once the skin fully regenerates.
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Final healed color can take up to 4–6 weeks to stabilize.
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Schedule your touch-up session 6–10 weeks after your first appointment.
THINGS TO AVOID FOR 10 DAYS
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No swimming, saunas, or hot tubs
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No kissing, makeup, or excessive moisture on the lips
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No exfoliating products, retinol, glycolic acids, or strong skincare
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No sun tanning or self-tanners near the lips
LONG-TERM CARE
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Always apply SPF balm on lips to prevent fading.
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Avoid frequent use of exfoliants or chemical peels around the mouth.
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Use a hydrating lip balm daily to maintain pigment longevity