Approximately 3 hours.

Lip blush can last anywhere between 2 and 3 years. A top-up is required 6-12 weeks after your first appointment, which is included in the price.

No. You may feel a slight tingling sensation after the procedure, but it should not be painful. A numbing aesthetic cream is applied throughout the treatment. Following your pre-care advice carefully will significantly affect comfort levels.

Swelling is expected but short-lived. Healing typically lasts 1-7 days. The first 24 hours carry the highest risk of infection, so the lips must be kept clean and hydrated using Vitamin A+D applied with a cotton bud. Healing timeline Day 1: Swollen Day 2: Colour appears darker Day 3-6: Flaking, dryness, tenderness, itching, redness, tightness Day 7: Colour appears 30-50% lighter Aftercare • Drink plenty of water but avoid getting lips wet for 5 days (use a straw) • Apply Vitamin A+D before showering or brushing teeth • No sunbeds, sauna, swimming, steam rooms, or holidays for 2 weeks • Apply SPF 50 lip balm when exposed to the sun • Do not pick or scratch lips • Do not use retinol or exfoliating products on the area • Continue applying Vitamin A+D frequently • Avoid exercise for 24-48 hours • Sweating can draw pigment out and increase infection risk Colour bloom Over the next 4-8 weeks, the colour will gradually bloom into a soft, natural shade. Maintenance A second appointment is required 6-12 weeks after the first. Colour refresh is recommended every 12-24 months. Prices start from £150.

This treatment may trigger cold sores for those who carry the herpes simplex virus. It is highly recommended to take antiviral medication (Valtrex) for 5 days prior to the appointment.

Once healed, the colour may appear to have faded or disappeared. This is normal. Pigment develops under the skin and will return within up to 4 weeks.

Pregnant or breastfeeding Dermatitis Recent lip filler (under 2 weeks) Active cold sores Recent laser hair removal (upper lip) Moles on lip line Blood-thinning medication Chemotherapy/radiotherapy (within 5 weeks) Accutane use Diabetes Blood clots

Lips must not be chapped (hydrate and exfoliate 4 weeks prior) Avoid retinol, facials, chemical peels, or antibiotics for 2 weeks No alcohol, caffeine, workouts, or blood thinners 48 hours before Sensitivity may increase during the menstrual cycle Tattooing cannot be done over sores, blemishes, or moles

£295 Includes first procedure and 6-12 week top-up. Bring your favourite lipstick to your appointment for colour matching.