Before & after your appointment

In the days before

• Gently exfoliate and hydrate your lips daily for about a week beforehand.
• Keep lips moisturised with a nourishing balm.
• Stay well hydrated and eat before you arrive.
• If you're prone to cold sores, begin a prescribed antiviral 2–3 days before — this is essential for lip blush.

Please avoid (24–48 hours)

• Alcohol and caffeine — both thin the blood.
• Fish oil, ibuprofen and aspirin, unless medically required.
• Lip filler within four weeks before or after.
• Retinol or active exfoliants on the lips for a week prior.

On the day

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free lips.
• Let us know of any changes to your health or medication.
• Reschedule if you have an active cold sore or are unwell.
• Come relaxed — the appointment is unhurried and comfortable.

Days 1–3

Lips look full and colour is bold and glossy. A little swelling and tenderness is completely normal — blot gently and keep clean.

Days 3–5

Colour deepens and a light film begins to peel. Lips may feel tight and dry — balm lightly and resist any urge to pick.

Days 5–10

Peeling finishes and colour can look very light — almost gone. Don't worry: it resurfaces softly as the skin settles.

Weeks 4–6

True, softened colour emerges. Your complimentary touch-up perfects shape, evenness and depth.

Please do

• Blot the lips and keep them clean and dry.
• Apply your aftercare balm sparingly with a clean cotton tip.
• Drink through a straw for the first few days.
• Sleep on your back where possible for the first night or two.
• Wear SPF on the lips once fully healed to protect your colour.

Please don't

• Pick, peel, scratch or rub the lips while healing.
• Wear lipstick or lip products until fully healed (10–14 days).
• Swim, sauna, steam or do intense, sweaty workouts for 7–10 days.
• Eat very spicy, salty, acidic or oily foods straight off the lips.
• Expose healing lips to direct sun or sunbeds.