What is a Lip Blush?

Lip blush is a form of semi-permanent makeup. It is a cosmetic tattoo of the lips that enhances the natural lip colour, It can improve the colour and also give the illusion of fuller lips.  The result is a very natural soft colour when healed.

How does it work? 

It is a form of tattooing, A tiny needle deposits pigment into the lips, which builds layers of colour.  Not only can this help improve the colour of the lips but it can also help with asymmetry.

Unlike traditional permanent cosmetic tattoos, lip blush has evolved to create a more natural appearance to the llips. The older methods used synthetic pigments which were embedded deep in the dermis. For todays lip blush we use soft organic pigments and modern, digital tools. Creating a much more natural appearance

How Permanent Is Lip Blush?

Lip blush can last for up to 3 years, although your lifestyle will contribute to its longevity; smoking and sun exposure can speed up the fading process, and if you’re oil-prone, have an iron deficiency or use a lot of exfoliating products in your skin regimen, the pigment could fade more quickly.

What to Expect From Your Appointment

Firstly the area is prepped.   Then the desired shape is mapped out for us both to check.  Once we are happy with the shape, we begin the actual tattoo process.  Most of my clients feel very comfortable during the treatment and give it around a 4 out of 10 on the level of pain.

The procedure takes approximately 1 - 2 hours if not longer, depending on the look you’re going for. Once the appointment is completed, your lips may be swollen, so you can ice them if necessary. Over the next week, your lips will start to heal, meaning they may scab, so it’s important to time this carefully around your schedule.

For the first 24 hours, I advise my clients to gently blot their lips with a wet cotton pad and let them air dry. This is to keep the lips clean and remove any body fluids that have surfaced and prevent the fluids from forming scabs.

When it comes to scabs, it’s important that they fall off naturally, do not pick them as this can can result in scarring or loss of pigment in those areas. Drinking through a straw for approximately 5 days and being mindful of what you eat during the healing stage is important.  So no burgers or chicken drumsticks.  Use a fork to eat and avoid getting it on the lip area. 

Initially, the color will be super vibrant, almost like a lip stain.  It is important not to be misled by the immediate ‘after’ results. The immediate results look nothing like when the lips are healed. Once healed, the color fades approximately 30-70% percent and also blends in with the natural lip colour.

Scabbing typically lasts five to seven days, and after four weeks, the lips should be fully healed to completion, a top-up appointment around 6-12 weeks to fill in areas that may have rejected pigment or to add more colour to give them a more vibrant look.