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If you’re reading this then I’m sure you’re researching if lip embroidery is suitable for you. After all, restoring the color and youthfulness of your lips is made possible with lip embroidery beauty treatment, and when it comes with a ‘time-saver feature’, why not? Keep in mind though, that since it’s an invasive procedure (albeit a mild one), there’s always a chance that swelling and tenderness occur after getting your lips done. And here’s what you can expect, days after getting the coveted lip embroidery.

Day 1

For the first day, expect your lips at their most fragile state the utmost care is needed. 

Depending on the individual, your lips may start to swell halfway through the procedure, and rest assured it’s completely normal. When needles are inserted into the lips, naturally the body will start to get a signal to direct white blood cells to the treated area, thinking that your lips are getting ‘damaged’ by external elements. 

During the treatment, you may feel a tinge of pain from the swelling and you can certainly ask your esthetician to apply numbing cream to minimize the discomfort. Plus, the pigments are not settled into the lips yet so it’s normal to see the colors look darker and more intense than the shade you chose.

To note: if your lips are swelling too much that it affects activities like eating, apply a cold compress regularly to speed up the healing process. You can use cooled cotton pads, metal spoons wrapped in a thin cloth, or even a gel eye mask to make it work. Avoid sun exposure, spicy foods, hot water, etc that can potentially hurt the lips. 

Day 2 to Day 9 (Week 1)

For the first week, you can expect the swelling, tenderness, and even the pigments to subside than the first day. Expect this week for your lips to get unusually dry that it starts to chap and form scabs. Apply the aftercare lip cream to minimize discomfort and scabbing regularly, and don’t pick out the scabs, or your lips will look patchy as the pigment is not settled thoroughly within your lips. 

And particularly for this week, consider this as critical and keep a vigilant eye for any symptoms (allergic reactions, redness, increased pain, etc).

Day 10 to Day 17 (Week 2)

Continuing from the first week, expect peeling and scabbing to occur albeit it’ll gradually lower. When the lips stop peeling fully it means your lips are fully healed and you can start wearing makeup if needed (though we recommend a layer of hydrating lip balm underneath to ensure your lips stay supple). This week too, expect the colors to fade more than intended so that it looks ashy than the shade you chose for the lip embroidery. Rest assured that it’s a normal body reaction as the pigments within will settle nicely, showing the true shade chosen, by the next few weeks.

After eyebrow embroidery started the trend of semi-permanent makeup, we see eyeliner embroidery following suit and now lip embroidery is trending as people are looking for ways to save more time and convenience while still enjoying their makeup routine. Apart from researching a good esthetician that can get the job done for you, choosing the right lip shade for your lip embroidery is equally important as well, and here’s how.

That said, there are a few things that you need to remember while giving lip embroidery a go. For one thing, this treatment is about enhancing the natural lips that you have instead of altering them altogether. Done correctly, the treatment adds color to the lips, making them healthier and appear fuller. 

A good tip to know about lip embroidery is you can get a few shades lighter or darker than your natural lips as it won’t look ‘fading out’ more quickly than needed. With the right lip pigments, you can expect it to last even for a couple of years. Ask your esthetician if this is possible for your natural lip color. 

One thing that most people don’t know about lip embroidery is you can choose more than one color to give it a more natural finish while still enhancing the look of your lips. Take a look at your lipstick and lip liners and the color of your lips (especially where it differs) so your esthetician can customize different color pigments fit for your lip embroidery treatment. 

And rest assured even with having lip embroidery done you can still wear lip makeup products if you want to and it won’t affect the pigments within the lips.

Tips To Choose The Right Lip Color For Lip Embroidery – Skin Tone And Undertones

As with any semi-permanent makeup, it’s important to note that the color may appear darker than what you initially choose but it will only last for a week or so before fading into the true shade of the pigment chosen for your lips. What’s more important is choosing the right shade for the lips as it’s what you’ll be ‘wearing’ for up to a year.

Start by looking at the skin tone of your face. Fair skin will have nudes or candy pinks; medium skin tone with dark beige or rose pink while darker skin tone will go well as mauves and plum shades. Not only your skin tone but undertones will play into factor and there are two for this factor: warm undertones will go well with orange or red-based tints such as corals while cool undertones fare better with blue-based hues such as plums. 

For guidance, take a look at your lipsticks and see which shades you have the most and the one that flatters well with your lips. Wear it and take a look under natural light for accuracy. Take a picture of it so you can show it to your esthetician if that’s possible for your lips and the look you’re going for. And yes even if wearing chili red lipstick is your signature look, that is certainly possible with lip embroidery. Indeed, lip embroidery can be a worthy investment for your makeup routine (just imagine how much time you can save!); the key is finding the right shade for your lips so they’ll look fuller, and healthier, every single day.