What is Lip Blush OR Lip Tattooing?
PMU, also known as micro-pigmentation, cosmetic tattooing, or derma-pigmentation is a form of temporary tattooing, where advanced pigments are inserted into the dermis layer of the skin using very fine needles.
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It can also be used to visibly reduce scars. Clients usually choose to have PMU in the form of shading for eyebrows or lips to enhance their looks and to minimize the need for daily makeup application.
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Lip tattooing is a form of permanent makeup.
It is a cosmetic tattoo of the lips that enhances the beauty of the natural lip color, improving the shape of the lips, giving definition and the illusion of fullness. This treatment delivers very natural results, once healed. Filler is great for creating volume in your lips, but lip blush delivers a more natural look and gives the illusion of fuller lips.
Ideal Candidates
You are an ideal candidate if you apply to one of the following:
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You are allergic to lipstick but wish to have color to your lips
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If you are sick of re-applying lipstick all of the time
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If you wear lipstick every day
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If you have filler
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If you have uneven lips
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If you have lost definition over the years
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If you want bigger, fuller-looking lips
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If you have pale lips
You are not an ideal candidate if you apply to one of the following:
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You are under 18
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You are pregnant or breastfeeding
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Have been on Accutane within the past year
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Have HIV or Hepatitis or any other infectious or viral diseases
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Undergoing Chemotherapy
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You are Epileptic
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You are taking medications that may affect how your skin responds to blood clotting and healing.
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You develop infections easily
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If your previous tattoo is too dark or thick
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If your natural lips are too dark and thick
How To Prepare For The Procedure
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Do not consume caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive pain and bleeding.
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Do NOT TAKE ADVIL or other blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.
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Avoid exercising the day of the procedure.
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Do not take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinol, fish oil, at least 4 weeks before your appointment.
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Please read the aftercare and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage. There is downtime for every procedure.
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If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips the procedure may not be done. Please be aware that you have the simplex virus herpes, you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. It is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zovirax 5 days before, then the day of. Then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
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Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before and after this treatment.