-Any cosmetic injectables such as botox or fillers near the lip area should be done three weeks prior to your appointment.
-Discontinue and stop using any skin thinners such as AHA, Retinol, Vitamin A, Glycolic Acids, exfoliations anywhere near the brow area.
-Waxing should be done at least two days prior.  
-DO NOT consume any blood thinners 24 hours prior to.  These include alcohol, caffeine, pain medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin, niacin, fish oil pills.  This will cause excess bleeding and may affect your results.
-Any moles, blemishes, around the lip area will be worked around, we cannot tattoo over this.
-If you are trying to recreate a lipstick or lip liner color that you wear, feel free to bring that into your appointment so we can do our best to color match.
-If you don't have a specific color in mind from a makeup product, you could also bring in some Inso pictures of other lip colors as well.  It's also ok to come in without inso pics.
-If you have EVER had a cold sore outbreak on your lips before, you MUST take a prescribed antiviral from a doctor three days prior and after your appointment to prevent an outbreak from occurring.
-Lips need to be exfoliated, soft, and hydrated.  Please moisturize with a lip balm and drink plenty of water two weeks prior to your appointment.
-If you can, try to plan your appointment around your menstrual cycle since it can cause some hypersensitivity and more pain near the treatment area.