Lip Blush Healing Guide – What to Expect Day by Day
What Does Lip Blush Healing Look Like?
If you’re thinking about booking a lip blush appointment, you’re probably wondering:
“What will I look like right after?”
“How long will I be swollen?”
“Will I peel?”
Here’s a breakdown of what really happens — day by day — based on the experience of hundreds of clients in my Marylebone studio.
🩹 Day 1: Immediately After Your Appointment
Your lips will feel:
Plump
A little swollen
More vibrant in colour than the final result
This is completely normal. You’ve just had a pigment infusion, so your lips will look more intense than expected — almost like a bold lip tint.
💡 Pro tip: I send every client home with aftercare balm and personalised healing instructions, so you’ll be fully supported.
🩹 Day 2–3: Swelling Subsides, Colour Darkens Slightly
You’ll notice:
Swelling starts to go down
Lips feel a little dry or tight
The colour may look a bit darker (this is temporary!)
It might feel like they look “too much” — don’t panic. The pigment hasn’t settled yet, and your lips are going through their natural healing process.
🩹 Day 4–6: Light Peeling
This is when peeling begins. It’s subtle — not like a big skin peel, but more like a gentle flaking as the top layer sheds.
You’ll want to:
Avoid picking or rubbing
Apply balm as directed
Let your body do its thing
💡 Important: The colour underneath may look too light — this is just part of the settling process. Trust it.
🩹 Day 7–10: Soft, Light Colour Emerges
The peeling will be over, and your lips will look:
Softer
More natural
Slightly lighter than your final result
This is the “ghosting phase” — when the pigment can seem to disappear. It hasn’t! Your skin is still regenerating, and the colour will slowly reappear.
🩹 Week 2–4: Colour Reappears and Settles
By now, the healed colour starts to show — it’s:
Softer
More even
Harmonised with your natural tone
This is when you really start seeing the beauty of lip blush: it doesn’t scream “I got something done” — it just looks like you, more polished.
🩹 Week 6–8: Retouch Time
This is when we do your perfecting session. The goal:
Reinforce pigment where needed
Adjust tone or shape slightly
Lock in long-term colour
Most clients only need two sessions — the initial and the touch-up — for a beautifully healed result that lasts 2–3 years.
💬 A Few FAQs About Healing:
Does lip blush hurt while healing?
Not at all — most clients say it’s like having dry lips for a few days.
Can I wear lipstick while healing?
Avoid it until you’re fully healed. I’ll give you tinted balm options if you need them.
What if my lips look patchy after peeling?
Totally normal! The pigment is still settling underneath. Final results show after your retouch.
Final Thoughts
Healing is a journey — but it’s short, manageable, and so worth it. I’ve guided hundreds of women through this process and they all say the same thing:
“Why didn’t I do this sooner?”
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