Calgary, AB · By appointment only
Lip Blush
Lip blush is a subtle, modern form of permanent makeup for the lips designed to enhance natural color, improve symmetry, and restore definition. At Amor By Tammy, we create soft, natural results that complement your skin tone and facial features.
Whether you’re looking to revive faded lips, correct uneven borders, or achieve a healthy, flushed appearance, lip blush offers long-lasting beauty without daily makeup.
What is a lip blush tattoo?
A lip blush tattoo is a professional cosmetic tattoo procedure that deposits pigment into the lips using fine tattooing needles. Unlike traditional lip tattoos, lip blush is designed to look soft, natural, and semi-sheer — enhancing your natural lip tone rather than creating a bold lipstick effect.
- Restore natural color
- Define blurred lip borders
- Improve symmetry
- Create the appearance of fuller lips
How long does it last?
Lip blush results typically last 1–3 years, depending on skin type, lifestyle, overall health, sun exposure, pigment choice, and implantation depth.
Lips are highly vascular, so the body metabolizes pigment faster than other areas of the face — meaning lip blush fades more quickly than other permanent makeup.
How often are touch-ups needed?
We recommend lip blush touch-ups every 1–2 years to maintain color vibrancy and definition.
An initial touch-up is required to perfect symmetry, density, and color retention.
Good to know
Factors that affect lip blush
Bleeding
Excessive bleeding during the procedure may reduce pigment absorption.
Sun exposure
UV exposure can significantly soften pigment and alter color appearance. Avoid sun and tanning beds 30 days before and after your appointment.
Lifestyle
Smoking, frequent sun exposure, and distressed skin may reduce pigment longevity.
⚠ Clients arriving with a fresh tan or sunburn will be required to reschedule and may incur a rescheduling fee.
Why clients love it
Benefits of lip blush
- Enhances natural lip color
- Defines blurred lip lines
- Camouflages scars and hypopigmentation
- Smudge-proof and kiss-proof
- Creates the appearance of fuller lips
- Reduces the need for daily lip makeup
- Saves time and money
Lip blush after fillers
A minimum of 6 months post-filler is required before lip blush.
For best results, lip blush is recommended before filler injections, once lips are fully healed.
Long-term care
Touch-ups are optional but recommended. Without maintenance, color will gradually fade over time.
- Inform MRI technicians if you have iron-oxide cosmetic tattoos
- Cover lips with 20% zinc oxide during laser treatments
- Protect lips when using acidic or brightening skincare (AHA, retinol, peels)
Before & after your procedure
What to expect
01
Immediately after
- Lips will appear swollen and darker
- Color may resemble bold lipstick
- Swelling varies by individual
02
Within the first few days
- Color fades up to 50%
- Lips may feel dry, tight, or chapped
- Inner lips fade first, edges last
This is a normal part of the healing process.
03
Healing timeline
- Swelling: up to 3 days
- Peeling and scabbing are normal
- Patchy color during healing is expected
- Full healing: approximately 2 weeks
A touch-up appointment within 12 weeks is required to finalize results.
Am I a candidate?
Clients not suitable for this procedure:
- Under 18 years of age
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Using blood-thinning medications (Accutane, Retin-A, Vitamin A — discontinue 6 weeks prior)
- Active skin conditions near the lips
- Prone to keloid scarring
- Bleeding disorders, heart conditions, pacemakers, autoimmune disorders, shingles
- Known allergies to pigments or numbing agents
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (common in Fitzpatrick Type VI)
Please disclose all medical conditions and medications prior to booking.
Pre-care
- No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before treatment
- Avoid sun and tanning one week prior
- Avoid Aspirin, Advil, Vitamin E, and Niacin 48 hours prior
- Discontinue Retin-A and AHAs at least 6 weeks prior
- Wait 6 months after lip fillers
- Increased sensitivity may occur during menstrual cycles
After-care
- Apply provided ointment lightly; do not rub
- Avoid water contact for 7 days
- No spicy, greasy, or hot foods; drink through a straw
- Do not pick, rub, or stretch lips
- Avoid smoking, kissing, and friction for 10 days
- Avoid swimming and baths for 4 weeks
- No lipstick or gloss for 10 days (use new products only)
- Avoid sun and tanning beds for 4 weeks
Investment
Pricing
Lip Blush
$600 + GST
A soft, natural enhancement of lip color, shape, and symmetry for a healthy, flushed finish.
- Touch-up within 3 months $200 + GST
- Yearly touch-up (up to 18 months) $300 + GST
Touch-ups not included
Lip Liner
$400 + GST
Defined, balanced lip borders to refine shape and symmetry.
- Touch-up within 3 months $100 + GST
- Yearly touch-up (up to 18 months) $200 + GST
Touch-ups not included
Please read before booking
Prone to cold sores? Antiviral prep is a must.
Lip blush involves gentle micro-trauma to the lips, which can reactivate the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), the virus behind cold sores. A flare-up during healing can affect how your pigment settles and your final result, so a little prevention goes a long way.
Who should take an antiviral?
If you have ever had a cold sore, an oral antiviral taken before and after your appointment is strongly recommended. If you’re not sure or have never had one, the virus is extremely common and can lie dormant so if there’s any doubt, we recommend taking one as a precaution.
Where to get it (Calgary)
The effective medications Valacyclovir (Valtrex) or acyclovir are prescription-only in Canada and are not sold over the counter. The good news: here in Alberta, a pharmacist can usually assess and prescribe one for you directly, often the same day and without a doctor’s appointment. Your family doctor or a virtual/telehealth visit works too.
Note: Abreva (the over-the-counter option) only treats a cold sore that has already appeared, it does not prevent one, so it isn’t a substitute for the prescription antiviral.
When to start
Your pharmacist or doctor will confirm the exact dose, but antivirals are typically started a few days before your appointment and continued for several days after. Please begin it as directed so it’s active in your system on the day of your session.
This information is general and not medical advice. Please confirm what’s right for you with your pharmacist or doctor, and reach out if you have any questions before booking.
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