Pale/dull lips are best suited for this technique offered at Brooke Sutherland Beauty to give a natural tone of colour to lips that don't have much pigment naturally.

If you already naturally have quite pigmented lips and aiming for a lighting lip colour (eg light nude) your lips may not be suitable to do so. If you are unsure if you are able to have your desired Lip Blush colour, feel free to email us photos of your lips to info@brookesutherlandbeauty.com and the colour you'd like to achieve.

Lip blush is not recommended for clients who are or have any of the following:

• Under the age of 18

• Over the age of 60 (due to thin skin)

• Have dark or melanin rich lips (pale/sheer lips are only suitable for this style of tattoo)

• Pregnant

• Epilepsy

• Hypo or Hyperpigmentation

• Undergoing Chemotherapy

• Viral infections or diseases

• (Ro)Accutane use in the past six months

• Have had Lip Fillers, Botox or Dissolving around the mouth area within the 3 weeks

• Using Doxycycline for acne treatment (must be discontinued 6 weeks prior to treatment)

• Have had previous Lip Blush (I dont work with previous lip tattoo from elsewhere)

• Cold sores: If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing can cause outbreaks. It is your responsibility to take your prescribed anti-viral medication from your doctor a few days prior to your appointment and after the procedure to prevent any cold sores. If you have an outbreak on your lips, we ask that you reschedule your appointment.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you cannot commit to the preparation, aftercare and healing period, please do not proceed with booking your appointment. As these instructions are important for the best ‘healed’ results possible.

​It is extremley important that your lips cannot be dry for the appointment.

You need to exfoliate 3 days before your appointment to remove any dry skin.

You can use a lip scrub (I recommend the Lush lip scrubs or Frank Body) or create your own using a little honey and brown sugar.

For the week leading up to the appointment you must moisturize your lips as much as possible (I recommend using Nipple Balm (Dr.Lipp has a great one from Mecca).

It is also important to not have any coffee, alcohol, energy drinks or pre works out for 24 hours prior to your appointment to avoid bleeding.

Please note, if you attend your booking and they are too dry to work with, we will need to reschedule and you will forfeit your deposit.

After your lip blush appointment, it is normal that your lips will feel swollen and very dry.

Apply your aftercare cream on your lips several times a day. This should be done for at least 7 days post treatment. Do not allow your lips to become dry so carry your cream with you everywhere!

You will be provided with cleanser and aftercare cream to keep your lips clean from bacteria and possible infection. You will wash your lips morning and night and continue using your aftercare cream throughout the day to keep them moisturised.

During the day if lips feel dry, apply a liberal amount of ointment. Just tap on skin and do not rub in. Always use a clean cotton tip, not fingers to apply the cream to the lips area. This will reduce the risk of infection.

After lips are no longer tender to the touch they may become flaky, this is normal to happen around day 3-4 post treatment.

Please do not pick or scratch at them, this will significantly reduce the amount of colour retention. Avoid oily, salty, acidic foods and alcohol while healing.

Once the lips have stopped flaking, (which can take up to a week) you are able to go back to your normal makeup routine and apply lipstick or balms.

For the first 7 days post your lip blush appointment:

• Avoid sun exposure for 7 days after your appointment

• Avoid all facial treatments including chemical peels or exfoliation

• Please avoid swimming or submerging the area in water for long periods of time during the first week

• Use the cream provided to you to keep the tattoo protected while it heals and to soothe any discomfort such as itching or dryness

• Avoid applying lip balms, lipstick, and any other lip products during this time

• Apply your cream several times during the day for the first week to keep your lips moisturised

• If the area must be touched with hands, ensure you thoroughly wash your hands before and after touching the tattooed area.

• And please remember, do NOT pick off your scabs! You will damage the skin and pull off premature skin that will affect your final results. Proper aftercare will ensure the formation of thin scabs has more color retention.

Colour retention depends on skin type, age, aftercare, sun exposure, use of certain products, pigments used, the immune system, medications, and other factors.

However, generally the colour lasts about 2+ years. Most clients only require one session of lip blush and touch ups are not always required, due to how well the colours heal into the lips.

Touch ups are recommended once every 1-2 years to prevent natural fading.

Topical anesthetic is applied before the procedure to minimize any discomfort.

However, sensitivity differs from person to person. It is common to feel more discomfort if you are on your menstrual cycle.

Do not take any blood thinners such as (Ibuprofen or Aspirin) 24 hours before the procedure.

Cold sores are a risk of lip blush tattoo. If you are prone to or have had a cold sores in the past - we advise you to go to the doctor or your local chemist for an anti-viral medication prior to any lip procedure, to help avoid an outbreak.

This is a personal choice and can be consulted with your medical professional if you have any concerns. In most cases I have found most mums are happy to pump & dump for 24 hours post treatment before returning to breast feeding.

Please consult with your medical professional to discuss any concerns or risks.