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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.
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.​
​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.
• 2-3 weeks of service: Discontinue the use of retinoids and exfoliating acids.

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.​
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.
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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
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  • Home
  • 2023 SERVICES & PRICING
  • BROWS
    • ▪ EYEBROW TATTOO INFO
    • ▪ EYEBROW MANUAL
    • ▪ EYEBROW TATTOO RESTRICTIONS
    • ▪ EYEBROW TATTOO HEALING PROCESS
    • ▪ EYEBROW TATTOO AFTERCARE
    • ▪ FAQ
  • LIPS
    • ▪ LIP TATTOO INFO
    • ▪ LIP TATTOO RESTRICTIONS
    • ▪ LIP TATTOO HEALING PROCESS
    • ▪ LIP TATTOO AFTERCARE
  • EYES
    • ▪ EYELINER TATTOO INFO
    • ▪ EYELINER TATTOO RESTRICTIONS
    • ▪ EYELINER TATTOO HEALING PROCESS
    • ▪ EYELINER TATTOO AFTERCARE
  • CONTACT & BOOKING
  • ABOUT SARAH
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