Pre Procedure:

• Do not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor

• Avoid taking aspirin, Nurofen or other blood-thinning medications two days before the procedure

• Do not drink alcohol or coffee within 24 hours of your appointment

• If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), we advise you to contact your doctor to obtain a prescription for antivirals to help with any outbreaks that may occur

• Alternatively, you can purchase over-the-counter medications like Zovirax from your local chemist to use during aftercare.

• Lip waxing or bleaching should not be undertaken for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure.

Post Procedure:

You may experience these for the 72 hours after your procedure

• flaking

• tenderness

• dryness and itching

• swelling and redness

Daily Care includes

• On the first day, you may find ice (protected by a cloth) helpful to reduce swelling and redness

• If you have had cold sores in the past, use your antiviral medication daily and apply anti herpes cream (eg zovirax) 5 times daily for the next week.

• Always wash your hands before applying aftercare creams

• Avoid water to the treated area for the first 24 hours and avoid cleanser for the following 72 hours

• Keep hair away from the treated area to avoid infection (incudes pet hair)

• Avoid kissing and getting the area wet while they heal. If they get wet, gently pat dry

• Avoid eating spicy foods and drink through a straw

• Do not pick, peel or scratch the area while it is healing. Allow any flaking to fall off naturally

• Avoid makeup on the treated area while they heal

• Do not expose the area to direct sunlight, salt water, pools, spray tan or hot water for two weeks following the procedure.