What to expect after getting my lips done:

*Aftercare kits will be provided with healing cream. You cannot sweat for 7 days after or be in direct sun for 4 weeks so make sure you don’t schedule your appointment before any special events or vacations .Your lips go through several stages of healing. It is crucial that you follow all steps and recommendations provided to you. Your brows will appear bolder and darker than your final healed result. The intensity of the pigment will settle within a few days and after the 6th-9th day you will see what your lips will end up looking like. Be patient - great things come to those who wait.

Immediately after, the area will be EXTREMELY dark and get darker over the next 2 days as a scab forms in the area. 30-50% of your pigment will be in the scabs. Over the next 7-14 days your scabs should flake off bit by bit. Some people scab in light flakes and some develop a thick scab. 

Everybody is different, but whatever you do, do NOT pick at the scabs and make sure you read through and follow the AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS properly to obtain the best results. 

If the scabbing phase is not over by 14 days, please continue your Aftercare instructions until scabs are completely gone.

After the scabbing phase is over, you will see that the color of your pigment appears foggy and muted in color because a layer of skin has grown over the pigment to seal it in. Not to worry, over the next several weeks your skin will regenerate and the pigment will be more vibrant in color. The complete healing process takes at least 6 weeks which is when the true orientation of the pigment will show.

For most people, there shouldn’t be too much of a problem going to work or being out in public, as long as you’re good at following aftercare instructions. However, some people may develop thicker scabs and have minor swelling. You may take an Tylenol or apply an icepack after your treatment to reduce swelling and discomfort.

Initially, the lips will appear  quite swollen, as though lip filler has been done, and the color bolder  and brighter, like fresh lipstick. They will be a little tight and  uncomfortable in the coming days, however a healing balm (which we will  give you at your treatment) applied frequently will help alleviate this.  You don’t specifically need to take time off work or social events as  long as you are fine with this more obvious look whilst the lips heal,  however as you will need to avoid alcohol or spicy/acidic foods for a  few days, you may want to schedule this treatment when you don’t have  much on for a few days. Some skin shedding normally occurs around day  5-10 as the tops layer of skin renews. 

It is important with lips that you  don’t expose them to any sun or wind/cold in the first couple of weeks  after the treatment, to help prevent cold sores – so ensure that you are  not going to be outdoors in the sun or wind a lot during this healing  period.