How to handle lip blisters after PMU?

Some clients notice small, uncomfortable blisters on the lips after lip tattooing, which can also affect how the lips look. So what causes this, and how should it be handled?

1. What causes the blisters

Lip blisters are not a disease in themselves. They are the characteristic symptom of cold sores (also called Herpes), caused by the Herpes simplex-1 virus. This virus enters the body and stays dormant, becoming active only when the body is dealing with an infection, a fever, or a weakened immune system for various reasons.

Blisters after lip tattooing tend to appear when a client's resistance is low or their skin is prone to them. This is completely normal, so please stay relaxed and follow the steps below to recover quickly and prevent it from spreading.

2. How to treat it

If you experience blisters after lip tattooing, keep the following in mind:

• Always keep your lips very clean. You can use saline solution and clean cotton to clean your lips regularly.

• Cover your lips when you go out. On the road or in dusty, polluted places, wear a mask to shield your lips and keep them from getting dirty. At home, however, limit mask use so your lips can breathe.

• Apply a topical treatment onto the blisters. Use a targeted topical medication to prevent spreading and help them heal faster. One product NP Brows often recommends is Acyclovir Stella Cream, applied directly onto the blisters only, not over the whole lip.

• Besides the topical cream, oral Acyclovir is also very effective for preventing and treating blisters.

• Keep the rest of your lips well moisturized. After lip tattooing, keeping the lips moisturized is very important for the result you want, so remember to nourish the unaffected parts of your lips.

Finally, stay calm and follow the guidance. Your blisters should clear up within 7 to 10 days. NP Brows hopes this article has helped you understand the issue and know how to handle blisters if they appear. Leave a comment below the article if you still have any questions about this.