Laser Lip Enhancement Pre & Post Care
Laser lip enhancement is a needle-free laser treatment for lip colour, definition and texture, with minimal downtime.
Before your treatment
- Tell us if you have a history of cold sores, as laser treatment can sometimes trigger a flare. Please don't book while you have an active cold sore.
- Tell us if you have cosmetic lip tattoo (lip blush or liner), because laser can darken some cosmetic tattoo pigments.
- Avoid lip scrubs and exfoliating lip products for 3 days beforehand, and keep your lips well hydrated.
- Arrive without lipstick or lip products if possible.
On the day
- Your clinician cleanses and prepares the area, then performs the laser treatment at settings chosen for you. You will wear protective eyewear.
- Your lips may feel warm and look slightly flushed or fuller straight afterwards.
After your treatment: the first 24–48 hours
- Downtime is minimal. Keep your lips hydrated with a gentle balm and follow your clinician's advice.
- Avoid very hot food and drinks, and lip products with strong flavours or plumping ingredients, for the rest of the day.
- Avoid saunas, hot yoga and heavy sweating for 24 hours.
The following days and weeks
- Use a lip balm with SPF every day.
- Avoid lip scrubs and exfoliating lip products for 3 to 5 days.
- A course may be recommended. Your clinician will advise on spacing.
When to contact us
- Please contact us if you develop a cold sore, blistering, swelling that is increasing, or anything that concerns you.
- If you have severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, rapidly spreading swelling or a high temperature, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Call us on 0481 300 574 or email info@skinwellnessacademy.com.
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About this treatment
Read more about Laser Lip Enhancement, or see care guides for all our treatments.
Booking
Book or change your appointment through our Phorest booking page. Appointment changes can be made up to 48 hours before your appointment, and Phorest sends you a reminder 72 hours beforehand.