Lip blush at Flawless Glo MedSpa in Grand Junction is a cosmetic tattoo that adds a soft wash of color and definition to your lips, so they look naturally tinted without lipstick or liner. Theresa can keep the color sheer and close to your own lip tone or take it a little brighter, depending on how you like to wear it.
Lip blush can also help balance lips that are uneven or thin at the edges, and soften the look of small scars. Wear it on its own, or put lipstick over it when you want more drama. Many people find lipstick lasts longer over healed lip color than on a bare lip.
Lip Blush can help with
- Pale or uneven natural lip color
- Lips that look less defined with age
- Uneven or asymmetrical lip lines
- Softening small scars on the lips
- Lipstick that fades or bleeds past your lip line
- A fresh, tinted look from morning to night
Choosing your shade: sheer, natural or bold
You and Theresa choose your color together. Some clients want a my-lips-but-better tint, some prefer a defined liner blended into the lip, and others want a richer color closer to their favorite lipstick.
Right after your appointment the color looks much brighter than it will heal, and that is normal. Theresa factors this in when choosing your shade, and your follow-up is the chance to deepen or adjust it.
If you get cold sores
Tattooing the lips can trigger a cold sore outbreak in people who carry the virus. If you have any history of cold sores or fever blisters, contact your physician at least 1 week before your appointment for a preventive prescription, and start the antiviral 3 days before your procedure.
Your lips should also be in good shape going in. Dry, cracked or chapped lips do not take pigment as evenly, so use a lip balm daily for 2 weeks beforehand.
What to expect
Consultation and color
Theresa looks at your natural lip shape and tone, talks through how bold you want to go, and helps you pick a shade. You approve the outline and color first.
The appointment
A strong topical anesthetic is applied to keep you comfortable. Theresa then defines the lip line and blends color into the lip.
Healing
Expect swelling and very bright color for the first day or two. Dab your lips with a clean tissue on day one, then from day three apply a thin layer of Aquaphor 2 to 3 times a day. Around days 3 to 6 your lips will be dry and flaky. Skip spicy food at first and avoid direct sun for 3 weeks.
The follow-up
Return at 6 to 8 weeks so Theresa can even out any areas that healed lighter and fine-tune the color.
Lip Blush pricing
| Lip blush | $550 |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 week follow-up | $175 |
| 12 to 36 month touch-up | $250 |
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Lip Blush questions
Lip blush at Flawless Glo is $550. The follow-up at 6 to 8 weeks is $175, and a color touch-up at 12 to 36 months is $250. Cherry payment plans are available if you would like to pay over time.
Lips are more sensitive than brows, so Theresa uses a top-quality topical anesthetic to reduce discomfort. Most people describe it as tolerable, with some tingling or scratching. Your own sensitivity and how full your lips are can make a difference.
Lip color fades gradually, mainly from sun exposure, so wearing an SPF lip balm once healed helps. Theresa's touch-up pricing covers a refresh between 12 and 36 months, which gives you a sense of the usual timeline. Individual results vary.
Honestly, not their best. Lips swell, and the fuller your natural lips, the more they swell. The color is bright for a day or two, then your lips turn dry and flaky for several days. Lips heal fairly quickly, so plan for about a week of looking a little rough before the soft, healed color shows through.
If you want natural, effortless lip color and you are 18 or older and not pregnant or nursing, you are likely a good fit. A history of cold sores does not rule you out, but you will need preventive medication first. Bring any health questions to your consultation.
