Lip Correction is where we will go in and correct areas in the lips where there may be a missing or dissolved border and can even involve a scar in the area as well. When we go in to do a lip correction, there may be additional touch ups needed other than just the initial one, but either way, we strive to get you to your desired outcome.

Dark Lip Neutralization is a specialized treatment series for those with cool or dark lips in which we neutralize the darkness in the lips to reach a desired color. We look at your lips and neutralize them by cancelling out the original color. With dark lip neutralization, we include the initial appointment as well as 2 touch ups, if needed. Each session is spread out at least 6 weeks apart. It may take 1-3 sessions to achieve your look, and there are special cases in which additional sessions are needed. Typically, we will do dark lip neutralization in those who are Fitzpatrick Scale 3 and up.

Unlike other parts of the face, lips are a muscle, without hair follicles. Lips also have a very large supply of blood. The ratio of pigment retention taking on the vermilion border verses the vermilion tissue of the lip is very different. Lip liner will have a much greater retention of color. The vermilion tissue of the lips will be far less. Lip pigments tend to be translucent and need to be layered. This means a full lip may take 2-3 sessions, depending on the desired results, along with the natural lip color. In many cases a client will lose from up to 30-50% of the initial lip pigment application. They will get a much greater uptake of color on the second session, and third if warranted. I try to inform every client to follow post-care instructions, and have realistic expectations about your final lip color, that way you can enjoy the remarkable benefits of what a permanent lip procedure can offer!!!

The lips have a little different healing process. Immediately after the procedure the lips will appear very dark, thick and bold. You will want to apply ice to bring down the swelling after the procedure and the following day. It will take 3-7 days for the crusting to shed off. During the 3-7 days, the lips will feel very dry and tight. You will want to keep them hydrated! Once the crusts flake off your lips will look opaque or like all the color has disappeared. It can take 2 weeks to 30 days for the color to rejuvenate back to the surface. If the lips need to be darker, lighter or if a piece chips off, it’s all enhanced during the touchup. If you are prone to fever blisters, please start on an anti-viral medication (prescribed by your physician) 5 days prior and 5 days after any lip procedure.

This will help avoid an outbreak since fever blisters are a known side effect to the lip procedures. The lips take around 2 hours. The longest part is letting the numbing creams set and going over details about the procedure. Take Tylenol 30 minutes before your procedure and bring your lips colors with you to match the color.