LIP care Protocol
PRE CARE
LET’S START WITH A CLEAN SLATE.
2 MONTHS BEFORE:
Botox and filler in the lip area should be avoided for 6-8 weeks prior to procedure.
Avoid Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion or facials for 2 months prior to procedure.
2 WEEKS BEFORE:
Discontinue skincare products containing retinols / AHAs two weeks prior.
Avoid sun and tanning two weeks prior to procedure.
5 DAYS BEFORE:
Begin 5 day regiment: Vitamin A&D ointment should be applied throughout the day. After showering when lips are soft and supple, gently scrub your lips with a light exfoliant, especially the middle of the lips, and apply a layer of Vitamin A&D. You can make a scrub by mixing brown sugar, honey & olive oil in the same proportions.
Do not consume alcohol 5 days leading up to procedure.
24 HOURS BEFORE:
NO caffeine 24 hours before procedure!
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen, or any other blood thinner for 24 hours before procedure. Tylenol is ok.
Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 24 hours prior to procedure.
Begin taking antiviral (recommended even if you haven’t had a cold sore/fever blister/herpes. Please read before care section on website on cold sores.
DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:
Avoid exercising the day of your appointment.
Lips should not be dry, chapped, or irritated. Wild Violet reserves the right to cancel your appointment if the lip skin is not properly prepared.
Makeup: Come to your appointment with or without makeup on - whatever you’re most comfortable with. We will be taking before/after photos. Please come prepared with 1-2 examples max of colors you like. You can bring your lip products with you for inspiration if you’d like.
RELAX! It’s normal to be nervous. Together, we are going to create the perfect lips for you! Take a deep breath and get EXCITED!
Reminders: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. Anyone with any of the following at the time of the appointment cannot be accepted: Younger than 18 years of age, pregnant/nursing, used Accutane within 1 year, freshly tanned/sunburned face, chemo or radiation within 6 months, viral infections (cold/flu/etc.) or on antibiotics the day of appointment
post care
NOW IT’S TIME TO PAMPER YOUR NEW LIPS.
DAYS 1-7 FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
Clean the area 3x per day with provided antiseptic wipes provided.
Reapply a thin layer of balm multiple times per day. Keep the skin moist at all times.
Drink all liquids through a straw.
Apply a thicker layer of ointment before bathing and brushing your teeth. Avoid toothpaste getting on the lips.
Do your best to not get the area wet besides cleaning them for 7 days. Let them heal!
AVOID FOR 7-10 DAYS:
Do not touch, bite, lick, peel, rub or tamper with area.
Do not let any water, lotion, or makeup touch area for 7 days.
Do NOT use a vape or smoke anything for 7 days (VERY IMPORTANT!)
No spicy foods or biting into food that will cause stretching of your lips.
No hot sauna, steam room, swimming pool, vaseline, neosporin for 14 days.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun for 30 days.
WHAT TO EXPECT (DAYS MAY VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON):
Immediately after: The lips feel swollen, sore and tight.
Day 2: Lips are much darker and still feel swollen & dry, but pain is gone.
Day 3-4: The skin is dry, flaking and peeling, Uneven color, and the outline is often darker than the inside area.
Day 5-6: The flaking is almost gone, but color is uneven. Lips can still feel very dry.
Day 7-31: The lips have healed completely but the color is much lighter and softer.
Week 4-6: The color has settled and bloomed. Lips may still feel dry for up to a month post procedure.
Week 6-8: Come back for a touch up.
We want you to love your new lips and will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have following your procedure. We are so grateful to have you as a client! Enjoy your new beautiful lips!
Please Note: Effects vary on different individuals, e.g. skin types that affect the attachment of color. Most clients will need 2 sessions; some will only need 1 and some will need a 3rd touch-up to complete the look. Failure to follow aftercare instructions may result in infections, pigment loss or discoloration. The supplies provided in the kit are enough to last through the initial session and touch-up. Should you run out before your touchup, a follow-up kit is available for $15.00.