LIP TATTOO RESTRICTIONS & PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
There are certain things which will restrict when or if you can have a lip tattoo done. Please read the information below and get in touch if you need any help.
You may NOT have a cosmetic lip tattoo done:
• If you are a haemophiliac.
• If you are under 18 years old.
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• If you are prone to or have hypo/hyper pigmentation.
• If you have a problem with healing or have a tendency to keloid scar.
• If you have an active skin irritation / coldsore / sunburn or flare up of eczema / rosacea / acne etc. in the area to be tattooed.
• If you are taking any blood thinning substances - medications, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin E supplements.
• If you are diabetic or have high blood pressure which is not under control. (A doctors note may still be required).
• If you're unable to take a break from sweaty / wet / high impact exercise for 7 - 10 days.
• If you are a haemophiliac.
• If you are under 18 years old.
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• If you are prone to or have hypo/hyper pigmentation.
• If you have a problem with healing or have a tendency to keloid scar.
• If you have an active skin irritation / coldsore / sunburn or flare up of eczema / rosacea / acne etc. in the area to be tattooed.
• If you are taking any blood thinning substances - medications, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin E supplements.
• If you are diabetic or have high blood pressure which is not under control. (A doctors note may still be required).
• If you're unable to take a break from sweaty / wet / high impact exercise for 7 - 10 days.
You must wait:
• 4 weeks - if you've had lip filler, Botox, a chemical peel or intense skin treatment around your lips.
• 1 year - if you've been prescribed Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids.
• Until healed - if you currently have chapped lips, a coldsore or any open wound on your lips.
• Until medically cleared - if you've undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
• 4 weeks - if you've had lip filler, Botox, a chemical peel or intense skin treatment around your lips.
• 1 year - if you've been prescribed Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids.
• Until healed - if you currently have chapped lips, a coldsore or any open wound on your lips.
• Until medically cleared - if you've undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Before your appointment, please follow these guidelines
• Day of service: Do not consume alcohol, coffee or energy drinks.
• 24 hours of service: Do not cosume alcohol, aspirin or ibuprofen
• 1 week of service: Do not consume any fish oil or vitamin E supplements.
• 2 weeks of service: Do not sunbathe or use tanning beds.
• Day of service: Do not consume alcohol, coffee or energy drinks.
• 24 hours of service: Do not cosume alcohol, aspirin or ibuprofen
• 1 week of service: Do not consume any fish oil or vitamin E supplements.
• 2 weeks of service: Do not sunbathe or use tanning beds.
It would be helpful if:
• You could wash your hair before your appointment to decrease the risk of soaking your lips during the first few days post service.
• You could gently exfoliate your lips a day or two before your appointment to remove any dry skin / product build up.
• You could keep yourself hydrated so your lips are in good condition the week of your appointment.
• You could prevent booking a dentist appointment the following week of having your lips tattooed in case they feel sensitive & dry.
• You could wash your hair before your appointment to decrease the risk of soaking your lips during the first few days post service.
• You could gently exfoliate your lips a day or two before your appointment to remove any dry skin / product build up.
• You could keep yourself hydrated so your lips are in good condition the week of your appointment.
• You could prevent booking a dentist appointment the following week of having your lips tattooed in case they feel sensitive & dry.
Coldsore outbreaks:
If you have ever had a coldsore before, I would strongly recommend getting an antiviral medication prior to your lip appointments. This can easily be purchased through Superdrug Online Doctors or you can visit your GP for a prescription. Around 67% of adults carry the Herpes Simplex virus, so even if you’ve never had a visible cold sore, you may still want to purchase the tablets to help prevent a possible outbreak. A coldsore after tattooing can be painful and affect the healed results. Even with medication and creams, if you're usually prone to coldsores they can still occur.
If you have ever had a coldsore before, I would strongly recommend getting an antiviral medication prior to your lip appointments. This can easily be purchased through Superdrug Online Doctors or you can visit your GP for a prescription. Around 67% of adults carry the Herpes Simplex virus, so even if you’ve never had a visible cold sore, you may still want to purchase the tablets to help prevent a possible outbreak. A coldsore after tattooing can be painful and affect the healed results. Even with medication and creams, if you're usually prone to coldsores they can still occur.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING A LIP TATTOO:
Swelling & bruising - it is extremely common for your lips to swell, and some clients will bruise. These are temporary side effects and will settle within hours / days.
Your lip skin & it's condition (dry, textured, scarred, sun damaged etc.) - your skin will effect the result.
Your natural lip colour - we may need to build up over several sessions to the colour / intensity you want.
Your natural lip size / volume - if you want more volume, you will need filler prior, and this is something you would also have to maintain.
Lip filler - very overfilled lips or filler that has migrated may not be suitable for tattooing.
Existing cosmetic tattooing - some previous work can be covered.
Lifestyle choices that can affect long term results - for example tanning beds or lip filler.
Face products - retinols, anti aging creams, chemical peels, harsh exfoliants or cleansers are all designed to alter or strip the skin faster hence having an affect on your tattoo!
Frequent medications / antibiotics - some medications will affect retention (such as accutane).
Allergies to tattoo ink, make up, nickel, numbing creams etc. - a patch test is provided but may not be conclusive.
Other appointments such filler / botox - due to cross contamination, please allow some healing time before going to these appointments after your service with me. With botox / filler, there is a timeframe for the product to settle in the skin.
Swimming / spa days / nights out / weddings - you are better waiting until after these events or making sure you have 2-4 weeks to properly heal before these sorts of events so your plans aren't spoiled and so you can follow the aftercare properly.
Holidays to hot, sunny places - you are best waiting until after your holiday or getting your service totally finished and healed 2-4 weeks before before your holiday. This will mean you can wear sun cream and enjoy the pool without worrying. Please wear a high factor sun cream to protect your skin and cosmetic tattooing! Regardless of sun protection, excessive UV/sun exposure will result in ashy (grey) brows).
Reasons for premature fading - Tanning beds & sunbathing or excessive exposure to UV rays / Not using sun protection / Smoking / Having lip fillers after having your lips tattooed / Biting your lips and peeling the skin / Fast metabolism / Chemical peels or other stripping facials / Excessive exfoliation or harsh cleansers / Anti aging products and retinols / Other daily medications or antibiotics