Lip blushing in East Lansing & Birmingham, MI is a semi-permanent lip tattoo that deposits pigment with small needles to enhance lip color, shape, size, and symmetry. Your provider applies a numbing agent, then builds pigment in layers for an even tone during a one to three hour visit, with results that last a few years. Pair it with lip fillers or Botox and book at our Birmingham or East Lansing med spa.
Lip blushing is a semi-permanent lip tattoo. Your artist adds soft pigment to the lips to improve color, size, shape and symmetry. It works like a tattoo, but it is not permanent. Pigment is placed in the lips with small needles. Lip blushing is one of the cosmetic tattoo services at our Birmingham, MI and East Lansing med spa.
Lips get thinner and paler with age. Adding color and shape can help you look fresher and more youthful.
Lip blushing is a semi-permanent lip tattoo. Your artist adds soft pigment to the lips to improve color, size, shape and symmetry. It works like a tattoo, but it is not permanent. Pigment is placed in the lips with small needles. Lip blushing is one of the cosmetic tattoo services at our Birmingham, MI and East Lansing med spa.
Lips get thinner and paler with age. Adding color and shape can help you look fresher and more youthful.
The visit takes one to three hours. Color looks bolder at first and softens as your lips heal. Mild swelling and flaking are normal in the first days. Because the pigment is semi-permanent, you only need a repeat treatment every few years.
Lip blushing suits adults with pale, uneven or thinning lips who want a natural tint every day. It also helps if your lip line has faded with age. Tell your provider if you get cold sores, since you may need medicine before your visit. For more volume, pair it with lip fillers or a Botox lip flip.
Our team also offers powder brows, eyebrow microblading and other med spa services.
Hours at both locations: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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How long does lip blushing last?
Lip blushing is semi-permanent and lasts a few years. Sun exposure, skin type and your skin care routine all affect how fast the color fades. Most clients book a repeat treatment every few years to keep their lip color fresh.
Does lip blushing hurt?
Your provider numbs your lips before starting, so most clients feel only mild pressure or a light scratching feeling. Some areas may feel more sensitive than others. You can ask for more numbing at any time during your visit.
How long does lip blushing take to heal?
Your lips may be swollen and look darker for the first few days. Light flaking follows as they heal. The color then softens to a more natural tint. Your provider gives you aftercare steps to protect the pigment while you heal.
Is lip blushing the same as lip filler?
No. Lip blushing adds color and defines shape with pigment. Lip filler adds volume with a hyaluronic acid gel. Many clients combine the two for both color and fullness. Your provider can help you choose the right plan.
Can I still wear lipstick after lip blushing?
Yes. Once your lips have healed, you can wear lipstick, gloss or liner whenever you like. Many clients find they need much less makeup because their lips already have a soft, even tint every day.
