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

Lip Blush is for individuals whose ethnicity or heritage profile falls within a Fitzpatrick Scale 1 – 2, only.

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 Beauty Cove to determine if a Lip Blush or a Lip Neutralization procedure must occur via Instagram @sunkissedbeautycove or via email at sunkissedbyyasmeen@outlook.com.

If a Lip Blush is purchased without consulting SunKissed Beauty Cove 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.

Client Waiver and Limitations of Liability.

You have elected to undergo the cosmetic procedure Lip Blush Tattoo that involves certain risks, the possibility of complications, and side effects. SunKissed Beauty Cove always takes steps to reduce the possibility of these happening. If you do not understand any part of this document, please ask one of our staff for assistance. By signing this document and proceeding with the Procedure, you are acknowledging:

About You

1. That you are representing to us that:

You are at least 18 years of age.

You are choosing to receive the procedure of your own free will.

You are not intoxicated, under the influence of alcohol or judgement altering drugs, or otherwise impaired from making an informed decision.

You have not experienced complications from a similar procedure or from receiving a tattoo in the past.

You are not experiencing a skin condition (including rash, sores, abrasions, cuts or otherwise) in the area where the procedure will be performed and have not noticed any recent change in the condition of the skin in said area.

You have reviewed and completed the Contraindications and Medical History Form accurately and completely.

You are willing, able and agree to follow the Pre-Care instructions provided to you regarding how to prepare yourself prior to the lead-up of the Procedure.

You are willing, able and agree to follow the instructions provided to you regarding the care of the affected area after the Procedure.

About the Process

2. The Procedure will consist of several steps including the following:

A consultation with the technician to decide on the best shape and best technique for you, the client. If the technician feels hesitation or uncertainty in the client, we reserve the right to refuse service. If this happens the deposit will be lost, so make sure you are absolutely ready to move forward with your permanent makeup appointment beforehand.

Applying a topical anaesthetic to the area where the permanent makeup will be applied.

Implantation or injection of pigment underneath the top layers of the skin using a blade or needle, similar to a tattoo.

3. That during the Procedure the technician will be required to used professional judgment regarding the approach, treatment, products and other elements of the procedure, as well as that if complications arise, the technician will act in accordance with his or her judgment to provide treat and minimize the issue, and that you consent to the technician using such judgment and providing such treatment.

4. That before and after photos/videos may be taken of you for record keeping. You agree to have your likeness taken and the media posted on social media platforms.

About Alternatives

5. The procedure is cosmetic and has no therapeutic value.

6. That there are alternatives to this procedure, including using traditional temporary make-up and long-lasting make-up formulas.

About Effects, Risks and Complications

7. That various products will be used during the procedure including, but not limited to, latex, dyes, topical anaesthesia, and antiseptics, which could cause irritation, discomfort and, if you allergic to them, an allergic reaction.

8. That the procedure may cause discomfort and pain for some individuals, and that you must advise your technician if the pain is more than you are able or willing to accept.

9. That, if you carry the herpes simplex virus (also known as cold sores), the procedure may cause an outbreak, and that use of an antiviral drug prescribed by a medical doctor may reduce this risk. If you have never had a cold sore, be aware you may carry herpes simplex virus and the procedure can trigger an outbreak.

10. That there is a risk of infection from the procedure.

11. That the procure may cause swelling, pain and tenderness in the area where you received the procedure for a period of time after the procedure is complete.

12. That in some cases individuals experience pain and/or tenderness long-term after receiving the procedure.

13. That there is a risk of scarring from the procedure.

14. That you may experience hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation from this procedure.

15. That if you suffer from Vitiligo, the condition may be worsened by this procedure.

16. That if you wish to see a full listing of the substances to be used during your procedure, as well as the safety data sheets (SDS) of any or all of them, that you may request them from your technician.

Results of the Procedure

17. That the results of the procedure are permanent and can only be removed by saline tattoo solutions, laser, or surgical means, which can be disfiguring and/or costly and which in all likelihood will not result in the restoration of your skin to its exact appearance before the procedure.

18. That if you are using this procedure as a way to minimize the appearance of scarring, the results will likely not eliminate the visibility of the scar and that your objective in choosing this procedure must be to improve the appearance of the scar, not to eliminate it.

19. That the results of the procedure, including the resulting colour, will only be determinable at least one month (31 days) after you receive the procedure.

20. That the results of the procedure vary due to age, skin colour, sun damage, your health, metabolism or prior cosmetic surgery, and that the results of the procedure will vary from person-to-person, and no guarantee is made that the results will be identical to any colour sample, examples or models.

21. That the pigmentation will begin to fade in 1 to 3 years and that this is to be expected.

22. That permanent make-up procedures are not an exact science and that results will vary from person-to-person.

Sufficient Information

23. That you have been given the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the procedure, the products and equipment used during the procedure, the contents of this document, the risks and complications that are associated with this procedure, and any other matter which you wish to discuss or ask.

24. That any questions you have asked have been answered to your satisfaction.