Lip Tattooing Pre-Treatment Guide

Prepare your lips for a safe procedure and vibrant, long-lasting results.

🔬 What to Know Before Your Lip Tattoo Appointment

Cosmetic lip tattooing (lip blush) is a semi-permanent treatment that enhances lip colour, shape, and definition by implanting pigment into the skin of the lips. Following the correct pre-treatment steps will help maximise pigment retention, minimise swelling, and ensure the safest, most comfortable experience.

📅 1–2 Weeks Before Your Appointment

• Exfoliate lips gently 2–3 times per week using a lip scrub or soft toothbrush to remove dry skin.
• Apply a hydrating lip balm daily to keep lips moisturised and free from cracks.
• Avoid active skincare (retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C) around the mouth area.
• Do not have lip fillers or Botox around the mouth for at least 2 weeks prior.
• Avoid tanning, sunburn, or chapped lips.
• Advise us if you are prone to cold sores — an antiviral medication (such as Valaciclovir) is recommended 2 days before, the day of, and 2 days after your procedure to help prevent an outbreak.

🧴 3–5 Days Before Treatment

• Continue hydrating lips with a nourishing balm or oil.
• Avoid any harsh treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or microneedling around the mouth.
• Ensure there are no active cold sores, cuts, or irritation on the lips — treatment will need to be rescheduled if present.

📍 On the Day of Your Appointment

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free lips — no lipstick, balm, gloss, or SPF.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these can increase sensitivity and swelling.
• Drink plenty of water before your appointment to keep lips hydrated.
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  Bring your numbing cream (ordered from Tugun Compounding Pharmacy) to self-apply in-studio before your procedure begins.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Lip tattooing is not suitable during pregnancy. If breastfeeding, please consult us before booking.
• Healing generally takes 5–7 days, with initial swelling and possible tenderness for the first 24–48 hours.
• Colour will fade 30–50% during healing and soften to a natural tone.
• A perfecting session 6–8 weeks after your first appointment is recommended for optimal shape and colour.
• Results vary based on skin type, pigment retention, and adherence to aftercare.

💬 Still have questions?

We’re here to guide you through every step. Contact us before your appointment if you need extra advice or clarification.

✨ Lip Tattooing Post-Treatment Guide

Support healing, protect your lips, and ensure vibrant, long-lasting colour.

💫 What to Expect After Your Lip Tattoo

Immediately after your treatment, your lips will appear brighter and more defined than the healed result. Swelling is common for the first 24–48 hours and may make the lips feel tender or tight. Over the next 5–7 days, the pigment will soften, and the lips may flake or peel as part of the healing process.

Proper aftercare is essential to prevent infection, minimise colour loss, and ensure even healing.

🕊️ First 7–10 Days: Heal & Protect

• Keep lips clean and dry for the first 24 hours and avoid eating spicy or salty foods that can irritate the skin.
• Apply a very thin layer of SOS+ Balm 2–3 times daily using a cotton tip to prevent cross-contamination. Do not rub, scratch, or pick at flaking skin — allow peeling to occur naturally. Avoid lipstick, lip gloss, or tinted balm until healing is complete.
• Use a straw for the first few days to minimise pigment disruption when drinking.
• Avoid heavy sweating, swimming, spas, saunas, and long, hot showers until healed.
• If prone to cold sores, continue antiviral medication as advised to prevent outbreaks.

☀️ Protecting Your New Lip Colour

Avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. Once healed, apply SPF lip balm daily to help prevent pigment fading. Stay hydrated — well-moisturised lips maintain colour vibrancy longer.

❌ Avoid These During Healing

• Active skincare (retinol, acids, brightening agents) around the mouth.
• Hot, spicy, salty, or acidic foods for the first few days.
• Kissing or oral contact until lips are healed to avoid bacteria transfer.
• Makeup removers, micellar water, or oil-based cleansers on the lips until healed.

📅 Your Perfecting Session

A follow-up appointment 6–8 weeks after your first procedure is essential to refine shape, colour intensity, and evenness. This ensures your lip tattoo looks soft, balanced, and long-lasting.

💛 Pro-Age Results, Naturally Enhanced

Your lip tattoo is a low-maintenance, confidence-boosting treatment that keeps your lips looking fresh, defined, and beautifully tinted every day. Follow your aftercare carefully to enjoy soft, even, and long-lasting results.

🌿 Trust the process. Honour the healing. Your results are worth it. 🌿

⚠️ Medical Contraindications for Lip Tattooing

Your safety is our top priority. Cosmetic lip tattooing (lip blush) is a semi-permanent procedure that involves implanting pigment into the delicate skin of the lips. While safe for most clients, certain conditions may make the treatment unsuitable or require medical clearance.

You may NOT be eligible for lip tattooing if you have or are currently experiencing:

• Active cold sores, cuts, or infections on or around the lips
• Uncontrolled diabetes or impaired wound healing
• Blood clotting disorders or taking blood thinning medications
• History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
• Autoimmune skin conditions such as lupus, eczema, psoriasis, or vitiligo affecting the lip area
• Recent cosmetic injectables (lip fillers or anti-wrinkle) — must wait at least 2 weeks before and after treatment
• Severe allergies to pigments, lidocaine, or epinephrine
• Use of Roaccutane or isotretinoin in the past 6–12 months
• Skin cancer, suspicious lesions, or undiagnosed growths around the mouth (requires clearance)
• Pregnancy — cosmetic tattooing is not performed while pregnant
• Under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs on the day of treatment

If you are breastfeeding:

Please inform us prior to booking so we can assess suitability during consultation.

Cold Sore Precaution:

If you are prone to cold sores, an antiviral medication (such as Valaciclovir) is strongly recommended starting 2 days before, the day of, and 2 days after your procedure to help prevent an outbreak.

Injectables & Lip Area Treatments:

Avoid lip fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, or chemical peels near the mouth for at least 2 weeks before and after treatment.

If you’re unsure whether you are suitable for this procedure, please contact us before booking. We can guide you through a pre-treatment consultation to ensure it is safe for you to proceed.

🌿 Pro-Age Studio is committed to delivering safe, ethical, and beautiful results every time. 🌿

Results typically last 2–4 years. The pigment will gradually fade over time, and a perfecting session every 2–3 years can help maintain colour and definition.

Most clients experience minimal discomfort. A medical-grade numbing cream is applied before and during the procedure to keep you comfortable.

Yes, mild to moderate swelling is common for the first 24–48 hours. This will subside naturally and is part of the healing process.

Your pigment shade is custom-mixed to suit your skin tone, natural lip colour, and desired look — from subtle nude tones to vibrant blush pinks.

Yes — while lip tattooing doesn’t add physical volume like fillers, it can improve symmetry, define the lip border, and create the illusion of fuller lips.

The colour will appear brighter and more intense immediately after treatment. Over the next 5–7 days, lips will flake or peel as they heal, and the pigment will soften to a natural tone.

No — some medical conditions or medications may make this treatment unsuitable. Please review our medical contraindications and consult with us if you’re unsure.

Yes — a perfecting session 6–8 weeks after your first treatment is recommended to refine shape, colour, and evenness.