Services Lip neutralization
Lip neutralization in Petoskey.
Lip neutralization in Petoskey with Rachel Rife, LPN. Corrective pigment evens out dark or uneven tones in the lips, so your natural color looks more even.
$700 Includes your 6 to 8 week touch-up and two aftercare kits.
Who it is best for.
- Skin type
- All skin types.
- Routine
- You cover dark or uneven lip color with lipstick or concealer most days.
- Look
- A more even, natural lip tone.
What to expect, start to finish.
Your first visit takes about 3 hours. Much of that is measuring and making sure you love the shape.
- 1
Health screen.
Rachel reviews your health history and medications, and talks through the look you want.
- 2
Measuring and mapping.
She measures your face and draws the shape on your skin. Nothing is tattooed until you say it looks right.
- 3
Correction.
Rachel layers corrective pigment across your lips in thin passes. Expect some swelling for a day or two.
- 4
Aftercare.
You go home with written aftercare and BrowsEyesLips balm. Your price includes two aftercare kits, and you can text Rachel with any question while you heal.
- 5
Touch-up.
You come back 6 to 8 weeks later so she can fill any spots that healed light. It is included in your price.
Healing, in short.
- Days 1 to 3Color looks darker than it will end up.
- Days 4 to 10Flaking or peeling. No swimming.
- Days 11 to 21The ghosting phase. Color can look too light or patchy while new skin settles.
- Weeks 4 to 6Color blooms and you see your true result.
- Weeks 6 to 8Your included touch-up.
Who should wait.
Please hold off on booking lip neutralization right now if any of these apply. Not sure? Text Rachel and she will give you a straight answer.
- You get cold sores and have not started an antiviral. Ask your doctor about one to start 3 to 5 days before your appointment.
- You had lip filler in the last 4 weeks.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding. Rachel does not do cosmetic tattooing during pregnancy or while you are breastfeeding.
- You are having chemotherapy or radiation treatment right now.
- You have taken Accutane in the last 12 months.
- You are in an active autoimmune flare. Wait until it settles, then text Rachel.
- You have keloid scarring on the area.
- You had a chemical peel, laser or microneedling on the area recently.
Lip neutralization questions.
What is lip neutralization?
It is a lip tattoo that corrects dark or uneven tones in the lips. Rachel chooses a corrective pigment that cancels out the darker tone so your lips look more even.
Is lip neutralization the same as lip blush?
No. Lip blush adds a soft wash of color. Lip neutralization corrects dark or uneven tone. Rachel will tell you at your free consult which one fits you.
How long does lip neutralization last?
It usually lasts 1 to 3 years or more before it needs a color refresh. It depends on your skin type, lifestyle, metabolism and how closely you follow aftercare.
Pay over time with Cherry or Afterpay. How financing works
Ready to book lip neutralization?
Send a request, or start with a free consult if you would like to talk it through first.