Bring along the lipstick you apply and any photos of the look that you want to achieve
24 hours prior to your procedure, avoid caffeine or alcohol.
A couple days prior to your procedure, no blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, St. Johns Wort, evening Primrose unless medically necessary - you may resume immediately after the procedure
No lip injections 1 month prior to procedure.
A couple days before the procedure scrub your lips with a moisturizing lip scrub. Keep them moisturized to get the best result (use vaseline, coconut oil or your favorite chapstick).
✔If you have EVER had a cold sore/fever blister, chicken pox or shingles, the procedure can activate the virus responsible for the eruption. You may wish to ask your physician for a prescription for 400 mgs. of ZOVIRAX or ACYCLOVIR. This should be taken 2 times a day for 2 days before and 4 days after the procedure; a total of six days. (Or as prescribed by your physician). This protocol may prevent or minimize an outbreak. For those wanting an alternative approach, the amino acid L-Lysine is available at health food stores and the dosage should be increased to double the recommended and taken 4 days prior and 4 days after the procedure.