Do not smoke while lips are healing. Keep lips lubricated with (PETROLEUM or AQUAPHORE) for at lest 2 weeks. Avoid fruits and foods that are citrus, greasy, salty or spicy until your lips are healed. Avoid Retin A on the lips. Avoid long and steamy showers. Do not bleach your tooth while lips are healing. Drink using a straw. Be gentle with your lips during the healing process.