UNFORTUNATELY, NOT EVERYONE IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC TATTOOING. TO AVOID ANY COMPLICATIONS AND ENSURE BEAUTIFUL RESULTS, PLEASE READ OVER THE FOLLOWING.

*CONTRADICTIONS- YOU MAY NOT BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PERMANENT MAKE-UP IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY:

-Pregnant or breastfeeding

-Under the age of 18

-Have a freshly tanned/sunburned face

-Have an active infection

-Have a flu or virus

-Have tendency to keloid

-Have an upcoming/previous surgery within 4 weeks.

-Visible skin conditions (in treatment area) ex: eczema, psoriasis, moles

-Active cold sore on lips / border of lips : If you have ever had a cold sore or suspect you carry the virus then you are very likely to have an outbreak during the lip healing process. Please be sure to take anti-viral medication such as Valtrex 3-5 days before and after your lip appointment. The supplement L-Lysine is also known to help prevent cold sore outbreaks.

*If you have deep set vertical lip wrinkles, you may not be a candidate for lip tattooing. If you are not sure, please verify with our artist before booking by scheduling a consultation or sending in a photo of your lips to (704) 765-2225

*DOCTOR'S NOTE REQUIRED- YOU WILL NEED TO SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND RECEIVE A NOTE OF HEALTH CLEARANCE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

-Artificial Heart Valves/ Major Heart Conditions

-Diabetes

-Epilepsy

-Autoimmune Disease

-Are taking blood thinning medications (please email)

-Cancer treatments within the last 12 month

-At high risk of infection/must take antibiotics during dental work

*THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE PIGMENT LOSS AND REQUIRE MORE TOUCH-UPS. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS BEFORE BOOKING.

-Blood thinners in system at time of appointment

-Frequent sun exposure/sun damage

-Taking krill oil/fish oil

-Anemic (Not controlled)

-Rosacea (in treatment area)

-Taking Adderall

-Taking Thyroid medication

-Scarring in treatment area

-Not following proper pre-care and after-care directions

-Frequent smoking

*THE FOLLOWING MUST BE AVOIDED PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT:

-Antibiotics (30 days prior to appointment)

-AHA Products (2 weeks prior to appointment)

-Botox/Filler (3 weeks prior to appointment)

- Retin A/Glycolic Acid (2 weeks prior to appointment)

-Chemical peels/laser/microneedling (6 weeks prior to appointment)

-Shingles or Covid shot (1 month prior to appointment)

-Accutane (1 year prior to appointment)

*ALLERGIES

Although rare, allergic reactions are possible. If you are allergic to any of the following, it is your responsibility to inform your technician upon booking. You will need a patch test at least 24 hours before your appointment.

-Lanolin

-Glycerin

-Novocaine/ Lidocaine

-Paint/Crayons/Dyes

-Metals

-Foods

-Baby powder

-No caffeine or alcohol 24 hours before

-Stop taking blood thinners like aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, fish oil, and ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure

-Do not work out or sweat heavily the day of the procedure

-Do not tan or have a sunburned face the day of the procedure

-No lip tint the day of your appointment

-No Retinoids, strong skincare, or other anti-aging/acne creams and serums containing acids 2 weeks before procedure

-No Botox treatments should be done 3 weeks prior

-No chemical peels 60 days before

*You may bring a blanket, hoodie, or headphones to maximize your comfort if you would like. As a tattoo studio, we are unable to supply blankets.

*Prior to your appointment, you will be given the option to choose your favorite music or podcast to listen to.

*You may choose to wear makeup to your appointment if you are more comfortable that way, we will clean the lip area off before we begin.

During the healing stage, your lips are an open wound and need to be cared for properly for best results.

Continue to follow these guidelines for at-least 5- 14 days or until all flaking has stopped.

Day 1-2: CLEAN

-One hour after your appointment, gently blot lips with one of the provided antiseptic wipes

-Later, use one wipe before bed on the day of your appointment

-Use one more wipe the next day (Day 2)

-Reapply balm after every time you use a wipe

Days 1-7: HYDRATE

-Reapply healing lip balm as needed to keep lips moisturized at all times.

*This should be a thin layer of balm everytime. Do not overapply.

Days 1-5+ (Until flaking has stopped): AVOID

-Drinking any liquids without a straw

-Spicy foods or biting into food that will cause stretching of your lips. Use a spoon/fork until lips have finished healing

-Vaseline or Neosporin on lips

-Vaping or smoking anything until fully healed

-Kissing anything until fully healed (no partners, kids, or pet kisses sadly)

-Toothpaste on lips, no whitening/peroxide products-

-Swimming, saunas, hot tubs, baths, pools, beach, and lakes

-Makeup and skincare at-least one inch from lips

-Direct water in shower, minimize the amount of water on your lips (I -will provide you with shower shields to help with this)

-Excessive sweating and exercise

-Sleeping on face

-Touching lips with unwashed hands

-Activities with airborne debris like dusting, mowing the lawn, or riding in open air vehicles like boats or convertibles

-Facials, botox, or chemical peels

-Strong skincare with Retinol or Acids

-Picking, scratching, peeling, or rubbing treated area

-Direct sun exposure for two weeks (apply sunscreen to lips after they are fully healed for longer lasting results)

*The healing process may vary between each individual. This is an example of the expected healing process. Some guests may heal quicker, slower, or may skip the flaking/ghosting phase entirely. This depends on factors such as age, overall health, skin type, and lifestyle.

Days 1-3: Bold and Dark

Lips will be tender with some swelling and redness. They will appear 30-50% more vibrant and bolder than the healed result.

Days 3-7: Flakey and Patchy

Lips will begin to fade as the pigment settles. This is when scabbing/flaking occurs. 90% of our clients do not have scabbing but more so a "sunburn peel" type of flaking. Lip color may appear patchy and too light in spots, this is all apart of the process. Your lips may feel itchy and tight during this stage but please do not scratch or pick at the flaking. You may apply more balm to your lips for relief.

Days 8-30: Frosty

Lips may appear too light and have a “frosted” look. After all the flaking and peeling, your lips are still recovering. This can be due to the natural exfoliation of the skin and the healing process. The true color of the permanent makeup lips will “bloom” and gradually resurface over the next 2-3 weeks.

Days 14- 40: Color Returns

Your lips are almost fully healed! You should see the color start to return and reveal the final result of your initial appointment.

Week 6-12: Touch-Up Time

Once your lips are fully healed from the first session, you will come back to touch-up any areas that are uneven and tweak the color and saturation level if necessary. You will be able to request adjustments if desired. After that, you will repeat the healing process and enjoy your lips for the next 1-3 years.

*Some guests may need an additional touch-up due to factors such as improper healing, skin type, underlying scar tissue, ect.