Lip SPMU. Your experience at UP® and the healing process.

Before your appointment:

Please ask your stylist if you have any questions about the treatment, aftercare procedures or any potential side effects. Advise your stylist if anything changes between completing the allergies, conditions, medication and treatments section on this form and receiving your treatment.

For your safety and comfort we kindly ask that you do not consume any alcohol, non-prescription drugs or caffeine on the day of your treatment, ideally 24 hours prior.

During your appointment:

Let your stylist know if you experience any discomfort - temporary itching or swelling may occur during your treatment but is natural. Photos of your treatment are required for our records - please let us know if you do not wish these photos to be used for training and/or promotional purposes.

After your appointment – caring for your new Lip:

The quality and longevity of your Lip treatment depends on how you look after them during the critical healing time. Your stylist will provide details about the best way to care for them.

We recommend you do not apply any makeup to your lips during the first 3-4 weeks, and avoid applying to immediately surrounding areas for at least 4 days following your appointment.

We recommend avoiding unnecessary exposure to the sun, tanning, saunas or intense physical exercise, for 2-3 weeks following your treatment. We recommend avoiding any beauty treatments affecting the face or skin in the lip area, within 4 weeks before or after any lip treatment.

The healing process – how your lip will progress:

Each client will experience a different healing process, depending upon age, skin type, ink shade and a host of other factors. However, in most cases clients will follow a process similar to the outline below:

Day one after your appointment: Your lips will look great and similar to how they will appear in their final semi-permanent form! However, remember you will need to progress through a healing process and a second session before your lip journey is complete. Some clients will require a third session. Expect some changes in the coming weeks – they are all part of the process. 24 hours after your appointment you can start using the cream your stylist provided if you notice any discomfort or itching. Your stylist will show you how much to use.

Days two to four: Your body is adjusting to your new lips. You may notice that the treated area appears even darker than it did on day one – this is natural and part of the process. Don’t worry that your lips will end up looking too dark as they will in fact fade during the healing process and return to a similar shade to the look you experienced on day one, up to and once you have received your second session. Continue to use your cream if you notice any discomfort or itching, though we suggest you use this sparingly, where possible.

Days four to eight: You may notice that nano scabs have formed on your lips as they heal. This is part of the process – please allow these to form naturally and do not scratch or pull the scabbed tissue off. This may result in pigment being removed from your new lips. Scabbed tissue is likely to fall off naturally, in small patches, leaving behind hypopigmented skin – a “baby” skin with a very light or pinkish colour. Here’s one of the most important things to remember - your lips may appear patchy and uneven at this stage, however this will not last! You have progressed through an important part of the healing process.

Days eight to fourteen: You will notice that your lips have faded quite significantly from day one – in some cases clients worry the applied pigment has disappeared! Don’t worry – they will slowly begin to darken again as you head towards your second session.

Days fourteen to forty-two: Your lips will darken a little as this time progresses, but will not return to full intensity until your second session. Continue to look after them and remember to book in for your complimentary lip health check around 3-4 weeks after your first session.

Day forty-two plus: Your second session is finally here! Your stylist will check your lips again and discuss colour and intensity with you before commencing your session. A small number of clients require a third touch-up session, to reach their final result. Once your final session is complete your lips will look as good as new and should last consistently until your next touch-up session. Many clients achieve results up to 12 months, though this depends on age, skin type, ink shade and other factors, as set out above. Enjoy your new lips!

If you have any questions at all, or would like to see examples of the process and what you should expect, please let your stylist know; call 09 283 0687; or email info@upsalons.com