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Follow these TRUE TAN commandments for optimal results

 

AQUARELLE LIPS PRE-CARE

30 DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE:

  • Avoid Botox and fillers around the lip area/ Glycolic acid, chemical peels, and laser treatments on the face/ Retinols and anti-aging creams

2 WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • Avoid all facials, bleaching treatments, or waxings around the lip area/sun exposure and sunburn on the face

1 WEEK BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • Avoid Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, fish oils, DHA supplements, cayenne supplements, turmeric, vitamin e, niacin (or anything that can cause blood thinning)

  • Avoid Smoking

  • Keep your lips well hydrated with a good lip balm

  • If you have been prone to any type of cold sores (herpes simplex virus) or you may have the herpes simplex virus, consult with your doctor and upon your doctor’s recommendation.

1-3 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

  • Avoid alcohol/ coffee or tea.

  • Exfoliate your lips 2 days prior to your procedure

  • Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water

DAY OF PROCEDURE: 

  • Avoid intense physical activity

AQUARELLE LIPS POS-CARE

  1. Don’t touch your lips or pick at the scabs or skin that starts peeling off.

  2. Don’t get the lips soaking wet – no long hot showers, no swimming, no excessive sweating (this includes saunas and steam baths). Refrain from working out.

  3. Don’t get toothpaste on your lips.

  4. Don’t put any makeup or care products on the area besides the prescribed aftercare ointment.

  5. Don’t eat spicy or very salty foods – they’ll sting.

  6. Don’t drink anything too hot – it’ll trigger swelling.

  7. Don’t drink alcohol – it will burn and dry out your lips further.

  8. Don’t expose your lips to the sunlight. No tanning in the sun or in tanning beds OR SPRAY TAN for 3-4 weeks.

  9. Don’t sleep on your face.

  10. Don’t get teeth whitening.