Immediately after the procedure, your lip colour will be more vibrant than the final result. Common side effects include swelling, tenderness, and dryness. Here's a quick overview:

• Day 1: Expect swelling, tenderness, and a more intense colour. Small bruises may form.
• Day 2-3: Swelling decreases; colour softens. Lips may feel dry and tight.
• Day 4-7: Peeling and flaking occur. Avoid picking at your lips. Sometimes during the stage, part of the pigment if lifted and can flake off due to dryness. This leaves small, unpigmented areas on the lips.
• Day 8 and Beyond: Visible healing is mostly complete, and the final colour emerges over the next few weeks.

My Personal Experience

After my treatment, my lips were sore and swollen with a bright colour and a small bruise in the middle of my top lip. See circled area.

By the next day, and after continuously applying AfterMED Lips, the swelling has completed decreased, and the bruise was no longer visible.

By day 4, my lips were peeling and felt dry and tight when AfterMED Lips was not applied. See photo below for dryness without AfterMED Lips.

How AfterMED Lips Helped My Recovery

AfterMED Lips was essential for my recovery. It provided intense hydration, soothed soreness, and reduced my bruise significantly by the next day. Its anti-inflammatory and healing ingredients ensured my lips healed smoothly without excessive dryness. 

What's really interesting is that I expected some of the pigment to lift and that I would need to return to the clinic for a top up. As my lips stayed hydrated with AfterMED Lips, a return visit was not needed!

Conclusion

Proper aftercare ensures the best results from your semi-permanent lip blush treatment. Apply AfterMED Lips every 2 hour post-treatment for a smooth healing process and beautiful results.