Lip blushing healing can look surprising—bright at first, then lighter and patchy, then the color returns. This guide explains the day-by-day stages from Day 1 to Week 8, what’s normal, red flags, and aftercare tips to help your results heal soft and even.

If your lips have a deeper tone or uneven pigmentation, you might not be a “lip blush first” candidate. Here’s how to tell whether you need dark lip neutralization first—so you get soft, even color (not gray, purple, or ashy results).