Our Melanin Rich Lips Tattoo service is designed for clients with darker lip pigmentation (Fitzpatrick skin types III to VI).
This advanced technique aims to camouflage blue, purple, and brown tones in the lips, requiring 3 to 4 sessions to achieve the desired results, unlike the regular Lip Blush or Lipstick Look Tattoo, which is completed in 2 sessions.
First Two Sessions: Neutralization
The first two sessions are focused on neutralizing the darkness in the lips and evening out the lip color. This initial phase is crucial for preparing the lips before the final desired color can be implanted.
Final Color Implementation
Once the lip color has been neutralized and evened out, the subsequent sessions will involve implanting the final desired pigment color to achieve the beautiful look you desire.
Healing and Follow-Up
The healing period between the sessions can range from 8 to 12 weeks, sometimes longer, depending on the individual.
Pricing
The initial price includes the first session and one complimentary touch-up appointment. Additional touch-ups are not included and will be charges separatly.
Book your appointment today and begin your journey to beautifully balanced and naturally enhanced lips.
In order for us to determine if you are a good candidate for the lips cosmetic tattoo procedure, we will need some information.
*Must be at least 18 years old (No exceptions)
*Ever had permanent makeup on your lips before
(Marina doesn’t work over lips previously done by another technician unless the pigment is 100% faded or removed first without any scar tissue left behind (will need to email a clear picture of your lips to for approval, in-person consultation might be required since scar tissue is undetectable on the pictures).
*Pregnant, nursing, harvesting eggs or trying to get pregnant. (No Exceptions)
Must wait 3-6 months after delivery and/or 3-6 months after nursing to schedule
*Prone to keloids (No exceptions)
*Any scars or experienced any head trauma in the lips area
(Will need to email a clear picture of your eyebrows to for approval)
*Heart Conditions/Pace Maker/Defibrillator (No exceptions)
If you are any of these medications, you will bleed and the pigment WILL NOT retain:
- Triflusal (Disgren)
- Clopidogrel (Plavix)
- Prasugrel (Effient)
- Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
- Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
- Cilostazol (Pletal)
- Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
- Dipyridamole (Persantine
- Coumadin
- Pradaxia (dibigatran)
- Xarelto (rivaraxaban)
- Eliquis (apixaban)
- Savaysa (edoxaban)
*Shingles-Have you EVER had shingles on your face (No exceptions)
PMU will not be performed as the procedure could cause a flare up
* Eczema, Psoriasis or Dermatitis in or around the lips area (No exceptions)(Constant flaking/itching/irritation/shedding of skin)
*Retin-A/Retinol use or Vitamin A Oral Supplements
(Must stop use 30 days before the procedure)
*Hemophilia-Bleeding Disorder (No exceptions)
*Platelet Disorders-Aggregation DisordersAn aggregation disorder is when platelets do not bind with fibrinogen and other proteins in order to stick to other platelets.
As a result, the platelets cannot form a plug to stop the bleeding from a damaged blood vessel.
*Thyroid conditions(Hypo, Hyper Thyroidismpigment might not retain or may fade faster.
No additional touch-ups will be performed earlier than 12 months from last procedure to avoid skin trauma if it happens;Graves Disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroidism- will require a note from your doctor giving consent for the procedure).
*On Accutane (acne medicine) within the last 12 months (No exceptions)
*Auto Immune Disorder of any kind (Multiple sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes or the like)(Will require a note from your doctor giving consent for the procedure)
*Cancer of any kind or if you had chemotherapy/radiation within the last 6 months(Will require a note from your doctor giving consent for the procedure)*MRSA (can be very contagious)*Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, VI (darker skin types) and high risk of hyperpigmentation. Lips trauma may cause extreme hyperpigmentation and this procedure can only be performed by an experienced artist who works with darker skin types on the lips.
*Ever had a fever blisters/cold sores on your lips in the past, even when you were a child(Must get a prescription antiviral medication from your doctor for prevention)Lip trauma may cause a cold sore out-brake and it can look pretty bad.
Yes, as long as you prepare yourself by taking a prescription antiviral cold sore medication prescribed by your doctor. You will need to take it prior to your appointment and continue to take it until you are done healing. Without taking this precaution, the procedure may cause a flare up, even if the last time you had cold sores when you were a kid. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus is very common, an estimated 3.7 billion people under age 50 (67%) have HSV-1 infection globally so it is always advices to take antiviral medications before any lip tattoo procedures.
“Lip Blush” tattoo also knows as “Watercolor/Aquarelle Lips” lips technique will enhance the natural beauty of the lips by slightly improving the lip size, definition, color and by correcting the shape. There are many colors to choose from ranging from natural tints to vibrant colors. Lip blush tattoo brings back your natural lip contour. Just add a little clear lip balm and your lips will look subtle & natural, just like your own lips but better. It will not look like you are wearing a lipstick, lip stain at most. There is no separate outline. Since there is a lot less pigment implanted in the skin, annual touch-ups are recommended to keep the color from fading.
“Lipstick effect” will give you more saturated color, more defined shape and will look like you are wearing a lipstick all the time. Color can be light and natural (which will give you more options if you like to wear a different lipstick color over the tattoo sometimes) or bold and bright (pinks, reds, etc). Since the pigment is more saturated this technique will last longer than a lip blush tattoo. Annual touch-ups could be done every 2 years or even longer for some clients.
Touch up is a follow up procedure which takes place a minimum six weeks after your initial visit, after your skin is fully healed.
How much work you will need on a touch up will depend on several factors such as:Your desired results.
Your body’s healing capabilities, and ability to retain pigment.
Your dedication to following post procedure instructions.
The maintenance/color boost touch-up session is performed within 12-36 months of the last service to maintain the pigment color and shape.
This touch-up price is only on work done by us, there is no touch-up rate for the work done elsewhere.
No touch-ups will be performed before 12 months to avoid skin trauma.
Appointments after 36 months of the last service will be charged our current full price and will require 2 sessions to complete
Lips is the most sensitive area on the face to perform a cosmetic tattoo, so some level of discomfort is completely normal even when anesthetic gel/cream is used before and during the treatment. If you are extremely sensitive and don’t numb easily this procedure might not be for you. Lips usually swell right after the treatment, but the swelling goes away completely by the next day.
