LIPS/SKIN PREPARATION:
To perform cosmetic tattoo procedures on the lips, the skin of your lips must be hydrated and moisturized on the day of your appointment. We ask all clients to begin a daily lip regimen 5 days before you are scheduled to come in to prepare the lips. If you tend to be sensitive or bruise easily, taking Arnica for one month before your appointment is recommended to help with any potential swelling or bruising.
REGIMEN:
Hustle butter tattoo or Laneige lip sleeping mask(or similar) should be applied throughout the day(make sure you use products without any petroleum in such as vaseline).
After showering when lips are soft and supple, gently scrub your lips, especially the middle of the bottom lip, then apply a layer of Laneige or Hustle butter. You can make a homemade scrub by mixing brown sugar, honey, and coconut/olive oil in the same proportions.
***If skin is overly dry, cracked, peeling, blistered, burnt, or has scabs on the day of your appointment. K.CO reserves the right to cancel your appointment.
Procedures cannot be performed if the skin is not properly prepared.***
PAIN PREPARATION:
Though the sensation of micro-pigmentation is minimal, all clients will respond to pain differently.
To alleviate possible discomfort, a strong topical anesthetic will be used for your procedure. Please note that you will be more sensitive 5 days before, 5 days during, and 5 days after your menstrual cycle. Please avoid booking your appointment during this period of time if possible.
***Do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen 72 hours before. Panadol can be taken 30 minutes before your treatment without any contraindications.***
COLD SORES:
If you have a history of cold sores, ask your Doctor for a Prescription for Zovirax, Famvir, Valtrex or similar tablets – the daily dosage must be 1000mg in total. You should start taking the tablets on the day of Lip Treatment and continue to take it four days after your procedure. If you experience frequent outbreaks, please note that Lip Blush can only be done after 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak. All other questions or concerns should be discussed with a healthcare physician.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The skin should not be dry, chapped, or irritated on the day of the appointment.
Please make sure you don't have anything important planned for the next 1-5 days after your visit.
If you use or have used RetinA or any other medications, please advise your doctor.
Do not exercise the day of the procedure.
Do not tan or come with a sunburned face.
Do not consume caffeinated products 24 hours before the procedure.
Do not consume alcohol 3 days before your procedure and 3 days after.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Ibuprofen 72 hours before the procedure.
Avoid Chemical Peels, Botox, Laser treatment 2 months before your appointment.
Lip Blush should not be performed until 1 month before/after having lip fillers.
Please make sure upper lip is waxed at least 3 days prior to your appointment.
Do not plan any vacation in the sun for 1 month after the procedure as you need let the lips heal properly.
Please eat well before the procedure as you will not be allowed to eat food right after the procedure for 3 hours.
NOTE : If you regularly need to take blood-thinning medication, it is important to check in advance with your doctor if Cosmetic Tattoo treatment is possible and if you should and are allowed to stop taking the medication.
