First 24 Hours
• Keep your lips clean and gently blot away excess lymph and moisture if needed.
• Stay well hydrated.
• Avoid spicy, very hot, or acidic foods during the first few days.
During Healing
• Do not pick peeling skin.
• Avoid swimming, saunas, and prolonged sun exposure.
• Apply only the aftercare product recommended by your artist.
• If you are prone to cold sores, take antiviral medication as directed by your physician.
What Is Normal?
• Swelling during the first day.
• Peeling between days 3–5.
• Temporary loss of color before it gradually returns during healing.