Lips by Impressive Brows - Permanent Makeup & Microblading

How well you take care of your lips after the permanent makeup procedure will have an impact on the final results.  Failure to follow correct procedures, may cause lightening, color changes, or uneven healing.  Following these "best practices" will give you the best results.

1) Heal Time - Standard healing time for lips is 8 weeks with the biggest changes occurring during the first couple weeks.

2) Clean/Eating - You need to keep bacteria off your lips to prevent infection so every time you eat, clean your lips using mild soap and water then apply Vaseline lip therapy.  This is to prevent bacteria from entering the skin and infecting the tattooing area.  Also, avoid eating anything spicy and kissing for a couple weeks.

3) Dryness - When your lips feel dry, use Vaseline lip therapy to keep the tattoo moist for proper healing.  Use just a little so oxygen can get to the skin.  Typically this will be done every hour for 2 weeks.

4) Makeup - Do not use lip makeup of at least 2 weeks.  This is because of the bacteria in makeup can increase the risk of infection.

5) Touchup - For best results, you should wait at least 8 weeks before getting a touchup.  The skin needs to be healed properly and the color needs to set.  If touchups are done too early, there is a possibility that it could damage the skin.

What problems might occur?

• Too light/didn't take - The pigment will look dark at first.  During the first week or two, the pigment will lighten and may not look like it took.  Don't panic.  This is normal and the pigment should come back over time.  Should the pigment not take, we can make adjustments at the 6-week touchup.
• Exfoliation - Your skin will most like peel off during the first couple weeks.  Don't worry.  It is a normal part of the healing process.
• Symmetry - It may look great right after the procedure, but once the irritation subsides, the shape may be slightly off.  If the shape or color isn't perfect, don't panic.  That is what the touchup is for.  Symmetry and color corrections can be taken care of at the 6-week touchup.
• Cream allergies - If you think the healing cream may be causing an allergic reaction, ie itchiness or break outs, stop using the healing cream, and trying using another brand like Cetaphil, Aquaphor, or Vaseline.
• Break out - Cold sores are not that uncommon for lips that have had a permanent makeup procedure.  Lips are sensitive and easily irritated.   It will eventually go away, but, unfortunately, you will experience discomfort for a while (3-14 days).  Ice your lips and check with your doctor for antiviral medications.
• Infection - It is very important that you follow the procedures we give you for keeping your skin clean during the first week of the procedure.  You want to avoid any bacteria penetrating the tattoo and getting infected.  If you think you may have an infection, contact us immediately at 727-213-8801.
• Pigment reaction - It is rare nowadays for permanent makeup pigments to cause any allergic reactions.  If you think you are having a reaction, it may be the healing cream.   Stop using the cream immediately and try a different healing cream.  Contact us 727-213-8801.

FAQ - Lip Aftercare

My lips hurt, can I use Tylenol?

Yes.  Lips can be very painful right after the procedure.  You can use Tylenol to ease the pain.

Can I eat?

Yes, but be careful. No spicy food.  Eat soft and easy food.

Can I kiss?

No.  You need to keep your lips clean and free of bacteria for at least a week.

Do I use the Vaseline right away?

Yes, Start using the vaseline right away.  Use it every hour for a couple weeks.  Use it after eating and/or when your lips get dry.

The color faded after a week.  Is that normal?

Yes.  It is fairly normal for the color to fade after a week or two.  Don't worry.  It usually comes back over the next fews weeks.  If not, we can see how your lips healed and make adjustments at the 8 week touchup.  (Note: Keep in mind that there are no guarantees in permanent makeup.  Some client's skin kicks out pigment faster than others and so permanet makeup doesn't work for them; however, typically fading can be adjusted with touchups.)

I have cold sores. what can I do?

Sometimes the lips procedure can cause cold sores to break out.  They will hurt, but will eventually go away.  (3-10 days.)  You can use some anti-viral meds to try to reduce the cold sores.

I ran out of your healing cream and my lips are still a little dry.  What can I use?

Vaseline.