What should I know about lip blushing?

What is lip blushing? Lip blushing is a semi-permanent tattoo that can enhance the color and shape of your lips and give the impression of more fullness. This is done by depositing color ink into your lips and along your lip line to improve the overall look. The color is subtle to give natural-looking results.

What to expect when blushing lips?

The healing process of lip blushing is similar to that of a tattoo. You'll see swelling and redness, which you can help treat with ice or cold compresses. While it may be tempting to bandage your lips, you should let them air-dry for best results. As your lips start to heal, the skin will scab for about a week.

How long does a lip blushing last?

While lip blushing lasts around 2-3 years between treatments, the aftercare protocols and best practices are similar to those of a permanent tattoo. The early healing stage lasts for 10-14 days and your lips should fully heal in around 4 weeks.

What are the cons of lip blushing?

What should you not do before blushing your lips?

Getting A Lip Blush Tattoo - Full Process

Does lip blushing make lips look bigger?

Lip blushing is a form of semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that enhances the lips' natural tint and shape, giving them a boost and a glossy touch. It's designed to define and outline your lips, not actually to make them fuller. It gives the illusion that they're fuller, but in a very natural way.

Is lip blushing worth it?

Lip blushing is a great way to maintain an all-natural look, and you can always put a layer of your favorite bright lipstick on for special occasions. If you're tired of slathering makeup on your lips day after day, lip blushing is worth considering.

Can you kiss after lip blush?

You probably won't feel much like kissing for the first few days after Lip Blush treatment, which is a good thing. Keep your distance, and refrain from kissing until your scabs are completely healed.

How many sessions lip blushing?

If it is your first time getting a lip blush tattoo, you may need two sessions to achieve the look you want. Kondratyev recommends that all new lip blush clients come in for two sessions.

Can they overline your lips with lip blushing?

Less is always more. Lip Blushing is not meant to make you have larger lips. If you typically over line your lips to make them appear larger, this cannot be done with lip blushing.

How long does it take for lips to heal after lip blushing?

The healing process for Lip Blush takes approximately 3-4 days. In that time you may experience some dryness and texture until the lips naturally exfoliate themselves. Aquaphor or a provided barrier cream is to be applied during the healing process.

Is Permanent lip blush safe?

Is lip blushing safe? Lip blushing is quite safe if your treatment is done by a licensed professional. It is not recommended for those who are pregnant, nursing, or undergoing chemotherapy or medical care or treatment (such as Accutane).

Is lip blushing a tattoo?

Lip blushing is a semi-permanent tattoo that can enhance the color and shape of your lips and give the impression of more fullness. This is done by depositing color ink into your lips and along your lip line to improve the overall look. The color is subtle to give natural-looking results.

Can I shower after lip blush?

Avoid water on the new pigmented areas as much as possible, the First 7 days. (when showering, washing face, etc. have ointment on the pigmented area to protect lips from water). Do not stand in front of shower head when showering. Avoid facials, swimming and or hot tubs for at least five days.

Do you bleed during lip blush?

Caffeine, alcohol & fish oils act as a blood thinner, causing you to potentially bleed during the process.

Is lip blushing sore?

The pain is surprisingly minimal.

Because the skin on your lips is extra porous, the anesthesia is much more effective than it would be on, say, your brows during a microblading session.

Can I drink coffee after lip blushing?

No soaps, cleansing creams, or chemicals on lips. Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 7 days. Avoid moisture to the lips such as Hot Soup, Hot Cocoa, or Hot Coffee for 5 days. Drink everything through a straw until lips completely peel.

Why are my lips darker after lip blushing?

Your lip color will appear brighter than it will heal. Your lips will also feel swollen and tender. Your color will begin to darken temporarily throughout the day as the pigment oxidizes.

Can I eat after lip blush tattoo?

Avoid foods that are spicy, oily, salty, or acidic. Eat foods you must use a fork with for 2 days after the procedure. No biting down on foods like pizza, sandwiches, or burgers. Do not apply makeup on or around your lips for 10-14 days or until your lip blush has healed completely.

Can I put Vaseline on lip blush?

Do not apply anything besides Aquaphor ointment (no Vaseline, antibiotic creams, Polysporin etc). Following the procedure, do not use creams that contain acids or ingredients that will lighten or exfoliate the skin. Touchups (if needed) can be done no sooner than 8 weeks after the original appointment.

How do I make my lip blush heal faster?

That's the process of pigment settling and there's no way to speed it up. NOTE: If you've ever had cold sores, or herpes, you'll need to take an antiviral medication before and after the treatment. The tattooing can cause a cold sore flare up, which can disrupt the lip tattoo healing process.