Lip Blush Pre-Care
So you always hear of the After Care but the Pre-Care really can help you achieve much better results.
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The preparation doesn't just start when you come to get your lips done, these are some things you should take into consideration and do before your treatment.
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Keep lips moisturised and exfoliate the lips daily for the week before treatment, dry, cracked lips are not suitable for treatment.
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No alcohol or caffeine for 48 hours prior to treatment.
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Do not take any blood thinning medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin 48 hours prior to treatment. If you are prescribed to take this medication then please do not stop taking this and consult with your doctor before the treatment.
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No fillers to the lips for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
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Coldsore prevention medication to be commenced 4 days before treatment if required.
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No waxing lip area for at least a week before.
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Keep hydrated.
If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex) and are scheduling a lip tattoo we advise you to use anti-herpes medication to prevent an outbreak. If you had an outbreak 2 weeks ago or 10 years ago we highly recommend taking the prevention steps.
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Topical Cream: Zovirax ointment you can buy in any chemist store and apply 5 times a day
for 1 week prior and post treatment.
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Oral Tablets: Acyclovir tablets via your GP or online prescription can be purchased through Dr Fox
PMU does not cause cold sores, however if you carry the virus, it lays dormant in the nervous system and can be aroused by the infusion process. An outbreak will happen on day 3/4 of the healing if not prevented.
Lightly exfoliating your lips to remove dry dead skin will help with better retention, you can purchase lip exfoliants or scrubs.
Keep your lips moisturised - do not turn up to the appointment with chapped lips
Bring in your favourite lip colour for everyday wear to your appointment.