Lip Aftercare Instructions

 BEFORE YOU TOUCH THEM! PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS WITH SOAP AND WATER.

IMPORTANT:  Apply After Inked® provided immediately, DO NOT let a hard scab form.  Re-apply a grain of rice size portion of After Inked® several times a day for at least the next 5 days.

You may ice area and take a pain reliever if needed.  NEVER rub  the area of your fresh procedure.  No other products should touch your brows, only witch hazel pads and After Inked® for 5 days. 

Expect moderate swelling for 1-2 days following your procedure.  Apply either ice or witch hazel pads for the first few hours.  Keep the area moist throughout the day for 5-7 days, then switch to a product for lips with SPF 15 or greater, as the sun tends to fade lip color quickly. The color will be very bright for a few days until the epidermis sloughs off.  It will then appear that you have LOST ALL of your color, however, when your lips have healed completely (21 days), the dermal layer will  gradually become darker. Two or three applications may be required to achieve the desired results. It is common to lose  70% of color on the first application. Use children’s toothpaste for the first week after your procedure. Drink through a  straw for the first 2 days. NO hot utensils should come in contact with you lips until the sloughing is complete.