Permanent Makeup Lips
Many women enjoy lip color, but don’t like the problems associated with conventional lip liner and lipstick. Traditional makeup smudges, fades and cracks, drawing unwanted attention to unattractive wrinkles around the mouth. As we age, we tend to lose our natural lip color and shape due to maturing skin, hormonal changes, and scarring.
Add color back to a faded vermillion border, correct subtle asymmetries in your lip shape, and give the lip an enhanced or minimized fullness for a beautiful smile that fits with your busy lifestyle. Add a shapely cupids bow for the icing on the cake, and the end result is a more confident you with a youthful pout enhanced with the color of your choice.
Matte Lipstick
“Lipstick effect” technique will give you a more saturated color, more defined shape and will look like you are wearing lipstick all the time.
Color can be light and natural (which will give you more options if you like to wear a different lipstick color over the lip tattoo sometimes) or bold and bright (pinks, reds, etc).
Since the pigment is more saturated this technique will last longer than a lip blush tattoo.
*Bring lip stick or lip pencil to your appointment to help determine desired lip color
Regular Rate $400 ( 1st Session)
6 Weeks Touchup $150
2 Session Package $500 ( Pay in Full)
Lip Blush
The "Lip Blush" technique (also referred to as "Watercolor/Aquarelle Lips") can enhance the natural beauty of your lips by defining and correcting their shape, while adding color. With a variety of shades to choose from, you can opt for anything from a natural tint to a bold and vibrant shade. Moreover, this technique can restore the natural contour of your lips. Simply apply a lip balm over it, and you'll have a subtle and natural-looking tint. This technique is suitable for all ages.
Regular Rate $350 ( 1st session)
6 Weeks Touchup $150
2 Session Package $500 ( Pay in Full)
Dark Lip Neutalization
The Lip Camouflage technique is designed for clients with darker pigmentation on their lips who want to cover up the blue/purple tones and achieve a lighter, more even color. It can also improve the natural shape, give a subtle lift to the lips, and create a more symmetrical appearance.
Regular Rate $350 ( 1st session)
6 Weeks Touchup $150
2 Session Package $500 (Pay in Full)
3 Session Package $600 ( Pay in Full)
PMU LIP WE OFFER
During the healing phase, it is normal to experience certain changes:
IMMEDIATELY AFTER:
Your lips will be swollen, sore, and the color will appear brighter and bolder. Redness around the lips is possible.
DAY 1:
The color will be approximately 50% darker, bolder, and more solid than the final result. Swelling should start to subside.
DAY 2:
Your lips may feel dry and begin to crack slightly on the surface.
DAY 3:
Your lips may start to peel and the pigment may appear slightly raised. You may also notice some loss of color where the scabs come off.
DAYS 4-6:
The skin will rapidly exfoliate, and if left alone, will shed evenly. The color under the exfoliating skin will continue to appear light until the epidermis takes on its more transparent characteristics.
DAYS 30-40:
After a full cycle of cellular regeneration, your lips will have had time to heal, and the tattoo will now be part of the dermis, visible under the epidermis.
Please note that this is an approximate timeline, and every individual is different. Your lifestyle choices, age, genetics, and skin type will affect the retention of your pigment. Sun-beds, sunbathing, lack of sun protection, smoking, and the use of anti-aging creams or acidic cleansers can cause your lips to fade faster, requiring earlier refresh touch-ups.
Cosmetic tattooing is an art, and not a science, so results may vary. While trying to obtain perfect symmetry is the goal, nothing is guaranteed to be 100% perfect. Lip makeup may still be necessary, especially when wearing heavy coverage makeup. This treatment is not necessarily no-maintenance, but low-maintenance.
Healing Process
Pre-Care
Exfoliate lips 24 hours prior to your appointment
Keep lips moisturized by applying lip balm daily prior to your appointment
If you EVER had cold sores on your lips, you MUST get a prescription antiviral medication from your physician and start taking it 24 hour before your lip appointment
No Lip Fillers 4-6 weeks prior to your lip appointment
Do not drink alcohol 24 – 48 hours before the procedure
Do not consume any caffeine 24 hour before your procedure
Do not take Aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief 24 hours before the procedure
No antibiotics or steroids for 30 days before your appointment
Bring Lip colors you use the most for the color references
Come a week before or after your menstrual cycle for less discomfort
Eat before your appointment, don’t come in hungry so you feel more relaxed
Bring a light sweater or blanket if you get cold easily
Lookup the directions ahead of time and arrive 10 mins early
After-Care
A complimentary aftercare kit will be provided
NO OINTMENT ON THE LIPS FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS
After the procedure dab lips with a new antiseptic wipe every 1-2 hours until bedtime
DAY 1: In the morning wash lips with room temperature water to remove any overnight lymph buildup
Apply a very thin layer of ointment provided. Just ONCE!
DAY 2: Apply a very thin layer of ointment provided 2 times per day only!
Gently wipe down the lips with an antiseptic wipe once or twice a day
DAY 3-7: Can apply a very thin layer of ointment 3 x day now.
Do not pick, peel or pull on the peeling skin.
Do not eat spicy, oily, acidic, or greasy foods, drink through the straw the first 3 days
Try not to eat for at least 5 hours after the procedure to reduce risk of infection
No kissing/oral sex the first 3 days
Try to sleep on your back the first 3 nights
No lip products should be applied on lips for the first 7 days
No soaps/chemicals on lips during the first 7 days
Do not expose lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 30 days
Keep your hands clean and avoid touching your lips until they are done healing
If you get a cold sore on your lips, contact your doctor immediately to avoid the infection complications
In order for us to determine if you are a good candidate for the lips cosmetic tattoo procedure, we will need some information.
*Must be at least 18 years old (No exceptions)
*Ever had permanent makeup on your lips before?
Lips previously done by another technician unless the pigment is 100% faded or removed first without any scar tissue left behind (will need to email a clear picture of your lips to for approval, in-person consultation might be required since scar tissue is undetectable on the pictures).
*Pregnant, nursing, harvesting eggs or trying to get pregnant. (No Exceptions)
Must wait 3-6 months after delivery &/or 3-6 months after nursing to schedule
*Prone to keloids (No exceptions)
*Any scars or experienced any head trauma in the lips area
(Will need to email a clear picture of your eyebrows to for approval)
*Heart Conditions/Pace Maker/Defibrillator (No exceptions)
If you are any of these medications, you will bleed and the pigment WILL NOT retain:
Triflusal (Disgren)
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Prasugrel (Effient)
Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
Dipyridamole (Persantine
Coumadin
Pradaxia (dibigatran)
Xarelto (rivaraxaban)
Eliquis (apixaban)
Savaysa (edoxaban)
*Shingles-Have you EVER had shingles on your face (No exceptions)
PMU will not be performed as the procedure could cause a flare up*Eczema, Psoriasis or Dermatitis in or around the lips area (No exceptions)
(Constant flaking/itching/irritation/shedding of skin)
*Retin-A/Retinol use or Vitamin A Oral Supplements
(Must stop use 30 days before the procedure)
*Hemophilia-Bleeding Disorder (No exceptions)
*Platelet Disorders-Aggregation Disorders
An aggregation disorder is when platelets do not bind with fibrinogen and other proteins in order to stick to other platelets. As a result, the platelets cannot form a plug to stop the bleeding from a damaged blood vessel.
*Thyroid conditions
(Hypo, Hyper Thyroidism – pigment might not retain or may fade faster. No additional touch-ups will be performed earlier than 12 months from last procedure to avoid skin trauma if it happens;
Graves Disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroidism- will require a note from your doctor giving consent for the procedure).
*On Accutane (acne medicine) within the last 12 months (No exceptions)
*Auto Immune Disorder of any kind (Multiple sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes or the like)
(Will require a note from your doctor giving consent for the procedure)*Cancer of any kind or if you had chemotherapy/radiation within the last 6 months
(Will require a note from your doctor giving consent for the procedure)
*MRSA (can be very contagious)
*Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, VI (darker skin types) – high risk of hyperpigmentation. Lips trauma may cause extreme hyperpigmentation and this procedure can only be performed by an experienced artist who works with darker skin types on the lips.
*Ever had a fever blisters/cold sores on your lips in the past, even when you were a child
(Must get a prescription antiviral medication from your doctor for prevention)
Lip trauma may cause a cold sore out-brake and it can look pretty bad.Yes, as long as you prepare yourself by taking a prescription antiviral cold sore medication prescribed by your doctor. You will need to take it prior to your appointment and continue to take it until you are done healing. Without taking this precaution, the procedure may cause a flare up, even if the last time you had cold sores when you were a kid. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus is very common, an estimated 3.7 billion people under age 50 (67%) have HSV-1 infection globally so it is always advices to take antiviral medications before any lip tattoo procedures.
Lips is the most sensitive area on the face to perform a cosmetic tattoo, so some level of discomfort is completely normal even when anesthetic gel/cream is used before and during the treatment. If you are extremely sensitive and don’t numb easily this procedure might not be for you. Lips usually swell right after the treatment, but the swelling goes away completely by the next day.
“Lip Blush” tattoo also knows as “Watercolor/Aquarelle Lips” lips technique will enhance the natural beauty of the lips by slightly improving the lip size, definition, color and by correcting the shape. There are many colors to choose from ranging from natural tints to vibrant colors. Lip blush tattoo brings back your natural lip contour. Just add a little clear lip balm and your lips will look subtle & natural, just like your own lips but better. It will not look like you are wearing a lipstick, lip stain at most. There is no separate outline. Since there is a lot less pigment implanted in the skin, annual touch-ups are recommended to keep the color from fading.
“Matte Lipstick” will give you more saturated color, more defined shape and will look like you are wearing a lipstick all the time. Color can be light and natural (which will give you more options if you like to wear a different lipstick color over the tattoo sometimes) or bold and bright (pinks, reds, etc). Since the pigment is more saturated this technique will last longer than a lip blush tattoo. Annual touch-ups could be done every 2 years or even longer for some clients.Touch up is a follow up procedure which takes place a minimum six weeks after your initial visit, after your skin is fully healed. How much work you will need on a touch up will depend on several factors such as:
Your desired results
Your body’s healing capabilities, and ability to retain pigment
Your dedication to following post procedure instructions
Regular Rate for 1st Touchup $150
The maintenance/color boost touch-up session is performed within 12-36 months of the last service to maintain the pigment color and shape.
This touch-up price is only on work done by us, there is no touch-up rate for the work done elsewhere.
No touch-ups will be performed before 12 months to avoid skin trauma.
Appointments after 36 months of the last service will be charged our current full price and will require 2 sessions to complete