Get Fuller, More Defined Lips Without Surgery

Permanent lip liner and lip color treatments or lip blush and neutralization can improve the appearance of lips for both women and men. It helps the lips to appear more defined and fuller without surgery or fillers. These lip treatments can also aid in restoring color to lips that are too pale or need that extra something. If you are thinking of getting a lip blush or neutralization procedure, contact Blade to Beauty LLC in Delmar, MD, today.

Lip Blush or Lip Neutralization - $375

Enhance the look of your natural lip color, or take it to the next level with your favorite lipstick.
Everyday wear, no more smudge, no more applying.
Lip neutralization is a specialized treatment for those with cool or dark lips in which we neutralize the darkness in the lips to reach a desired color.

What to Expect in Your Lip Blush/Neutralization Treatment

There may be moderate swelling, redness, and bruising for the first two days.
Apply a Ziploc bag filled with water and ice for no more than 15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.
During the initial healing period, there should be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own.
Expect the color to eventually lighten by up to 40% once the healing process is complete.
The color may appear uneven at different stages of healing. Be patient. This is a process that does not yield immediate results.

Lip Blush/Neutralization FAQs

What is Lip Blushing?

Semi-permanent lip blushing infuses lips with tiny dots of pigment (essentially, organic or inorganic natural pigments or cosmetic tattoo ink) for a natural-looking color that never smudges or budges.
How long does Lip Blush last?

Everyone’s skin is different, so the results vary, but you can expect your newly colored lips to last for two to five years. The darker the lip-blushing color, the longer it lasts. Color retention depends on your health, lifestyle, and proper aftercare.
Is Lip Blush painful?

Pain levels vary from person to person. Strong medical-grade topical anesthetic cream is used before and during your procedure to keep you as pain-free as possible.
How long does it take to see results?

One appointment usually creates the desired color in most cases, but if you need to, you can do a second session six to 10 weeks later to touch up the color. Immediately following the treatment, the lips will be swollen, dry, and tight, and the color will be at its brightest. It's essential to keep the lips well-hydrated with Vaseline for the next two weeks. By the end of the first week, the lips will scab, and the scabs will fall off. Whatever you do, don’t pick or peel them. Then, the newly colored lips will emerge.
Like microblading, it will take about a full month to see the results and for the lips to fully heal. If you don’t like your new lips, we recommend consulting with a dermatologist to see if laser removal is the way to go. Please note: Most tattoo removal lasers are too aggressive for the lips and could leave the skin darker. Since lip blushing is a semi-permanent treatment, the effects will fade with time.
Is Lip Blush right for everyone?

Lip blushing works across the board for all ages, lip colors, thicknesses, and shapes, especially asymmetrical ones. This treatment is great for lips that have lost their natural pigment. But as with all beauty treatments, there are some exceptions to the rule and a few things to consider. Some medical issues, like precancerous lesions or spots, may force you to stick with lipstick and gloss. Also, if you experience cold sores or oral herpes, lip blushing can instigate an episode, so get a prescription beforehand for an antiviral medication like Valtrex to help mitigate the occurrence of an outbreak as the lips heal.
How do you prep before the procedure?
- Make sure to exfoliate the lips three days prior for optimal results.
- 48 hours (two days) before your appointment, make sure to avoid any type of blood thinner, including, but not limited to, alcohol, coffee, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aspirin, Fish Oil, etc.
- Please bring in your favorite lip gloss or lip color; this is how I can make sure that your desired color is matched without simply stating a “red” or “pink” color, as this varies.
- Always let me know your personal goals for your lip, and I will take care of the rest.
As always, my goal is to match YOUR goals! Please reach out with any further questions if needed!

Can Lip Blushing be Done on Anyone?

Lip blushing is not for everyone. If any of the following apply to you, this procedure is not recommended.

You are a smoker (pigment may not retain properly, and colors may distort).
If you have a history of MRSA.
You have psoriasis in the treatment area.
You have an auto-immune disease.
You have thyroid/Graves disease (medication may cause pigment to not retain properly).
You have anemia (pigment may not retain properly).
You have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring.
You are currently undergoing chemotherapy.
You are pregnant or nursing (you cannot have this service - no exceptions).
You have Diabetes type 1 or 2 (due to slow healing and potential for infection, color may or may not retain well).

If you are under a doctor’s care and have questions about being able to have this procedure, it is your responsibility to meet with your doctor and get written approval.

** Please note: Even if none of the above apply, lip blushing cannot be guaranteed. This is a cosmetic tattooing procedure, and the skin can be unpredictable. It is up to your skin to retain the pigment. Generally, results are successful; however, due to skin type, healing, or bleeding during the procedure, some results can differ. **

For more information about our lip blushing and neutralization services or to schedule an appointment, call us at 302-396-2320.