It is important to follow the before care instructions prior to your lip blush service.

If you’ve had a cold sore before, you should get a prescription for an ANTIVIRAL MEDICINE (Valtrex or Acyclovir) from your doctor. 

Lip blush can cause or trigger trauma to the lips if you still have the virus anywhere in your body and you may experience an outbreak during the healing process.

3 days prior to the procedure, start before care every day including the day of the procedure:

• Lightly exfoliate lips with a mild scrub or scrub lotion morning and night to remove any dead or chapped skin.
• Wear moisturizing lipstick or balm during the day to make sure that your lips are hydrated and soft.
• Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine within 48 hours of your appointment to prevent excess bleeding.
• Do not have any waxing or bleaching treatments within one week before your appointment.
• Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, vitamin E, niacin, or drink excessive alcohol 48-hours prior to and after your procedure.
• Do not take any prescription blood thinners 48-hours prior to and after your procedure.
• Discontinue any vitamin A skin care products (Retin-A, retinols) close to the enhancement area at least two weeks prior to your procedure. We recommend NOT using these products over or around the area after you receive lip blushing. It can cause premature fading.
• Discontinue use of AHA (chemical exfoliation) skin care products close to the lip area at least one week prior to your procedure.
• No laser or electrolysis on or around the treatment area two weeks prior to procedure.
• Do not have any chemical peels, dermabrasions, mesotherapy, or any other intense treatments which will cause faster skin cell rejuvenating and cause skin irritation three to four weeks before procedure.
• No Botox or fillers in the procedure area two weeks prior.
• If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you MUST wait at least one year before considering this procedure.
• It is highly recommended that you avoid SUN and TANNING BED exposure for 30 days BEFORE and AFTER your procedure. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and will forfeit your booking fee. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.
• If you have existing cosmetic lip tattooing, please contact me BEFORE booking your appointment for a free consultation.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at 240-903-0212 or via email at bellissimo@bellissimobrows.com.