So I had been thinking about doing lip blush for a long time now. Finding someone who was really good was first. Second , the courage to finally do it. Mind you I've had fillers, Botox, eyebrow microblading, and tattoos. Yet I was scared of what the pain would be like, how the healing /scabbing would be and whether or not I'd like the outcome. So finally this month on 3/3/22 I had my first appointment with Jenny.
And my only regret is not doing the lip blush earlier. Now let's get into details of my 1st appointment. Jenny is the ultimate artist . She assessed my lips, she asked questions she wanted to know what my goals were . She really takes the time to explain the process and achieves what you ask of .
So the reason why I was seeking lip blush was to have a more pigment to my lips. I felt like over time and especially with fillers , our skin stretches and because of that my lips looked pale. Especially in pictures I would like I had no lips. I was getting tired of spending time and money on lipliners and lip products and nothing would last . So after Jenny assessed and understood my concerns and goals , we got the party started. She started the mapping process and really took her time. This step is crucial because you want the shape and outline to be perfect and as symmetric as possible individually . After I approved the shape, Jenny discussed color and pigment . My goal was to have the same pigment I have but amplified. Even with no makeup on, I wanted to have a color close to my natural color, so I wouldn't have to wear lip products everyday . Jenny showed me pictures and we agreed on the color . She then started the process. During the shading she was doing, I really didnt feel any pain. Compared to micro blading, tattoos, Botox or fillers, this was a piece of cake. Only thing that was the hardest for me was the lengthy process but patience is key my friends.
During the shading process, Jenny put a cotton pad in my mouth and I know in the pictures and videos it looks awfully uncomfortable, I have to be honest it didn't bother me at all. If you have a hard time with X-rays at dentist like I do, dong worry, this is nothing like that. I didn't even really feel the cotton pad in my mouth .
I can't remember the exact time Jenny was doing the procedure , but I wanna say 1-2 hrs. Kinda like getting lash extensions, hardest part is laying down on back for some time. Ofcourse you can take a break, go use restroom etc. I do wanna say as a nurse I pay close attention to sanitation and sterilization and this facility and the tools they use are nurse approved. Jenny is not only an artist, but she is so professional, detailed and very talented. She has a great eye and after my results I can not wait to go back to her for my touch up next month.
Ok so after she was done, it was the reveal. The shape she did, omg. I have been getting fillers for a few years now and my lips have never been as symmetrical as Jenny had done. The color and swelling is intense the first day. I loved the shape, I loved the color but I do wanna warn you it does look much much much darker right after and for 24 hrs for me. The swelling was comparable to having lip fillers the first day. Obviously after having a micro needle on the lips, they are gonna swell. Just trust the process. Day 1 and day 2 were the only days I felt my lips were darker and swollen. Day 3 they already looked amazing. I have pictures to prove. I had minimal shedding, I had no mouth sores. I was using aquaphor daily, I wasn't putting anything on my lips , I was patting dry after brushing teeth and not getting them wet. I followed the aftercare instructions Jenny had gone over with me and emailed me as well, and by day 3 I felt completely normal. I even hosted a small event on day 3 and no one noticed a thing. But I did. When I looked at pictures from that day , I was like "yes you can see my lips!". They hadn't disappeared in paleness like before. Ofcourse people who you don't see daily might not notice until you tell them, but you can tell and that's the most important. I haven't touched a lipliner or any 30000 lip products I have . Everyday my lips look smooth, with a natural color that doesn't fade in person or in pictures and I feel more confident. If you don't have lip fillers and you don't want to, try the lip blush. It can amplify not only the color and smooth texture of your lips but also enhance and modify the shape if that's what you want. Without them being overdone or "big" but symmetrical, smooth, pigmented and if you want a tad bit bigger, that's possible too. Now I walk around with nothing on my lips and it looks like I have a filter on my lips at all times. Beat that !
Thanks Jenny for being a true artist and skilled technician.