Lip Blush
Lip Blush $399
Retouch (12 months) $199
What Is Lip Blushing?
Lip blushing is a type of semipermanent cosmetic tattooing procedure achieved by depositing pigments in your lips using small needles. Lip blushing can help if you’d like to achieve more symmetry and tone. Your technician will likely help you choose a natural-looking pigment for your treatment.
While also sometimes called lip tattooing, this is more of a cosmetic enhancement rather than traditional tattoo art. Lip blushing focuses on altering both color and shape to create younger-looking lips.
Everyone’s lips are different, and there’s no one standard of beauty. But if you would like to change the appearance or color of your lips, you may be interested in lip blushing.
However, there are many aspects of the procedure to consider, including:
your pain tolerance
your budget
possible side effects
Here’s what you need to know about lip blushing before getting started.
Lip blushing tattoo procedure
A lip blushing procedure is similar to lip tattooing. It’s accomplished in the following way:
First, your technician will numb your lips so that you’ll feel less pain and discomfort.
While you’re waiting for the numbing agent to take full effect, your technician will go over your desired lip shape and tone, as well as any sketches that need your approval.
Next, they’ll insert a natural-looking pigment into your lips using small needles. This is done in multiple layers to help create an even tone.
In all, the process can take between 1 and 3 hours.
Does lip blushing hurt?
Your technician will apply a numbing product to your lips beforehand to help minimize pain and discomfort. The lower your pain tolerance, the more discomfort you might feel.
Avoid taking naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin beforehand, as well as supplements like fish oil, garlic, gingko, and vitamin E — these over the counter items can increase bleeding and bruising.
How permanent is it?
Lip blushing is considered a semipermanent procedure. This means you’ll need to repeat the process every few years to maintain your results. Frequent lip exfoliation, sun exposure, and smoking can all make the pigment fade quicker.
A retouch appointment is recommended 4 to 6 weeks after the initial appointment to correct any unevenness that may occur during the healing process. Results vary. Lips will fade to natural skin tone 18 to 24 months after the initial appointment if the retouches are not maintained regularly.
Potential side effects and precautions
Lip blushing carries the same side effects and risks as traditional tattooing. Minor side effects are to be expected, though they’ll decrease as your lips heal. These include:
swelling
redness
pain