Lip Guide:

Frequently asked questions

Lip Blush vs Lip Neutralization | Which procedure is suitable for you

Lip Neutralization is for individuals with hyperpigmentation, two toned or cool/purple/blue lips. Please keep in mind for lip neutralization, additional sessions may be required to achieve full results.

If your ethnicity or heritage profile falls within a Fitzpatrick Scale 3 - 6, your lips are discoloured, or contains dark spots/corners, ashy, purple, blue, beige, grey or brown lip tones than a Lip Neutralization is the only appropriate service to purchase.

Before purchasing, contact SunKissed By Yasmeen to determine if a Lip Blush or a Lip Neutralization procedure must occur via Instagram @sunkissedbyyasmeen or via email at sunkissedbyyasmeen@outlook.com.

If a Lip Blush is purchased without consulting SunKissed By Yasmeen prior, and a Lip Neutralization is indeed required, client must pay the difference of the Lip Neutralization rate before or at their appointment.

Contraindications and Medical Health Risks

It is important to understand that with all spa treatments, there are always contraindications. Reviewing the medical reasons for not having this cosmetic tattoo service (PMU) is in the best interest of your health and safety. This list of contraindications will allow you to see if this particular service is right for you. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some individuals. Check with your healthcare professional to see if these treatments are right for you.

I DO NOT have the following medical factors or health risks:

  • Under 18 years of age

  • Diabetes

  • Pregnant and lactating women

  • Glaucoma and blood thinning medicines (e.g.‚ Aspirin‚ Niacin‚ Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen)

  • In the eye and brow area‚ skin diseases such as psoriasis‚ eczema and undiagnosed rashes or blisters

  • Allergies to Iron Oxide

  • Those with easily triggered post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation

  • Hemophiliac

  • Medicines that may affect how your skin responds to blood clotting and healing

  • Have healing disorders‚ uncontrolled high blood pressure or had mitral valve disorder

  • Those on any skin medication such as Accutane‚ steroids which thin and over sensitize the skin

  • Allergies to topical anesthetics

  • Coumadin: Amount of bleeding and response to topical epinephrine will determine coverage per appointment. If excessive bleeding occurs‚ extra appointments may be necessary for desired outcome or procedure may not be effective

  • Transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis

  • Active skin cancer in the area to be tattooed

  • Cancers/Chemotherapy

  • Epilepsy

  • Shingles (varicella): If you have shingles on your face‚ wait several months to get permanent makeup

  • Flu or Cold

  • Pinkeye

  • Cold Sore Outbreak


Pre-Care Instructions

Here's how to prepare for your upcoming Lip Blush Tattoo appointment.

I have reviewed these pre-care instructions and understand how to prepare for my upcoming lip blush appointment:

  • Lip Blush doesn’t take to dry‚ peeling or chapped lips. Keep your lips moisturized with Aquaphor between now and your appointment.

  • Do not consume caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive pain and bleeding.

  • Do NOT TAKE blood thinners such Aspirin‚ Niacin‚ Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary‚ 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.

  • No exercising the day of the procedure. The body heat will expand the pores.

  • Do not take or get any chemical peels‚ laser skin resurfacing‚ vitamin E‚ retinols‚ fish oil‚ at least 4 weeks before your appointment.

  • Do not get lip injections or fillers such as Juvederm 4 weeks before and after this treatment.

  • If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips‚ the procedure will not be done. If you have the simplex virus herpes‚ you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. If you have experienced fever blisters‚ canker sores‚ or cold sores on your lips in the past‚ it is required that you take an anti-viral medication such as Zivorax – 5 days before – then the day of – then 5 days after‚ or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • There is downtime for every procedure. Please read the aftercare instructions and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage.


After Care Instructions

Review and plan according to the After Care Instructions:

  • There is downtime for every procedure. Please read the aftercare instructions and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage.

  • Over the coming days your lips may remain swollen, the lip pigment will darken and peel. This is a standard part of the healing process.

  • Don't pick your lips as they shed. No scratching, picking or licking the dry areas.

  • To achieve optimal pigment retention, YOU MUST KEEP YOUR LIPS HYDRATED. Use Aquaphor gel for chapped / dry lips in the coming weeks.

  • No application of any makeup on the lip area for a minimum of 1 week, use ONLY the healing balm provided or Aquaphor gel.

  • No consumption of spicy foods or red wine for the first 24 hours.

  • No foreign body fluids in or around the lips for a minimum of 5 days.

  • No activities that will cause EXTREME sweating for 5 days.

  • No swimming in pools, hot tubs for 5 days.

  • No UV exposure for 5 days (including tanning beds).

  • No laser treatments around the mouth for 30 days as it can darken/lighten or distort the pigment of the lip colour (this includes massages, facials or skin treatments).

  • No exfoliants, retinol, acids on the area for 30 days after the treatment (can cause premature fading).

  • No lip injections or fillers around the mouth area for 30 days after the treatment.