This page is general information, not medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is confirmed at a private consultation, and clients with medical conditions or medications should check with their physician first.
What lip blushing does
Lip blushing places pigment in the lips and along the lip border to even out tone, restore color that has faded, and refine the shape. It does not add volume the way filler does; the fuller look comes from color and a crisper, more balanced lip line. Lines can be very slightly softened beyond the natural border to create the illusion of fuller lips, within what looks natural on your face.
Colors range from a sheer, your-lips-but-better tint to rosier or bolder shades, including reds. The shade is chosen with you at the appointment, based on your natural lip color and skin undertones.
Who lip blushing may suit
- Pale, uneven, or two-toned lips
- Lip lines that have lost definition over time
- Mildly asymmetrical lips you balance with liner every day
- Anyone who wants to skip lip liner and still look put-together
Lip blushing is not performed during pregnancy, on anyone under 18, or over cold sores, cuts, or irritation on the lips. If you have ever had a cold sore, tell Mahsa and talk with your physician before your appointment, because the procedure can trigger an outbreak. If you have lip filler, mention it at your consultation so timing can be discussed.
What to expect
- 01Consultation and consentDiscuss your goals and health history, and complete the health questionnaire and consent form.
- 02Shape and shadeMahsa outlines the lip shape and selects a pigment shade that suits your undertones, adjusting both with you.
- 03TreatmentColor is built up gradually. Most people feel some discomfort, and lips are more sensitive than brows.
- 04AftercareYou leave with ice guidance and written aftercare instructions for the coming weeks.
Lip blush healing stages
Lips heal differently from brows, and the healed color is much softer than what you see on day one. Individual healing varies.
| When | What is normal |
|---|---|
| Day 1–2 | Swelling, tenderness, and color that looks bright and bold. Bruising is possible; ice helps. |
| Days 3–7 | Dryness and light peeling. Color can look patchy as the surface flakes. Do not pick. |
| Weeks 1–3 | Color may look faded or cloudy while the lips settle. This is expected. |
| Around week 4 | Healed color gradually shows through, softer and more natural than on day one. |
Lip blushing aftercare
Mahsa's written lip aftercare includes:
- Day of the procedure: ice on and off to limit swelling and bruising. Gently pat the lips dry about every 15 minutes and keep them moist with Aquaphor.
- The first day: avoid toothpaste on the lips and hot foods.
- The first 3 days: avoid whitening toothpaste and teeth whiteners, spicy and salty foods, lemon, vinegar, coffee, wine, and strongly colored food and drinks.
- For 10 days: avoid pools, sun, tanning, heavy exercise, and skin treatments around the mouth.
- For 2–4 weeks: keep applying Aquaphor so the lips stay moist.
- Do not pick or peel flaking skin, and avoid smoking, which can affect healing and color.
Touch-ups and longevity
The touch-up is scheduled once the lips have healed, about four to six weeks after the first session, to even out color and refine the shape. Later touch-ups are priced separately. Lip blushing can last up to about two to three years without touch-ups, and Mahsa recommends an annual touch-up to keep color vivid. Sun exposure and smoking speed up fading.
Lip blush pricing
Permanent makeup services start at $600. Mahsa confirms your lip blush price at consultation, and additional later touch-ups are priced separately. Gift cards are available. Request a consultation.
Lip blush pricing
Choose the initial session on its own, or the complete package that also covers your perfecting visit. Your exact price is confirmed at consultation, because it depends on the technique that suits your skin and how much work the shape needs.
Initial session
$600
Softly enhanced lip tone and shape
- A private consultation before any pigment is placed
- Lip shape and colour designed with you before any pigment is placed
- Pigment chosen for your skin tone and the result you want
- The treatment itself, unhurried and scheduled one client at a time
- Written aftercare guidance
Complete package
From $800
The initial session plus your perfecting visit four to six weeks later
- Everything in the initial session
- The perfecting visit four to six weeks later, once the skin has healed
- The initial session on its own does not cover the perfecting visit; the complete package does.
- Later touch-ups beyond the package are priced separately. Gift cards are available.
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Mahsa is incredible at everything. I got my lip blushing done almost 5 years ago and am still so happy with the results. She chose the perfect shade and lined everything so precisely I don’t even need lipstick or liner anymore!
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Questions clients ask
What pigments are used for lip blush?
Lip blush is done with professional hypoallergenic permanent makeup pigments, with patch-test guidance available if your skin is sensitive or you have allergy concerns. No cosmetic pigment can guarantee zero reaction, so tell Mahsa about known allergies before you book.
How much does lip blushing cost?
The initial lip blush session is $600. The complete package, which also covers your perfecting visit four to six weeks later, is from $800. Mahsa gives you your price at consultation, once she has seen your natural lip tone and the depth of colour you want.
How far ahead should I book lip blushing?
Appointments are arranged directly with Mahsa, Sunday through Friday. Leave several months before a wedding or a holiday: lips look darker while they settle, and the touch-up window falls about four to six weeks after the first visit.
How should I prepare for a lip blushing appointment?
Tell Mahsa in advance if you have ever had cold sores, since your physician may suggest preventive medication. Skip Botox, peels, and facial lasers for four weeks beforehand, and bring photo ID for the consent paperwork.
Does Mahsa offer lip blush in Tarzana?
Yes. Mahsa Gerami offers lip blush at 18321 Ventura Blvd, Suite 680, Tarzana. Permanent makeup services start at $600.
How long does lip blush last?
Lip blushing fades gradually and can last up to about two to three years without touch-ups. Mahsa recommends an annual touch-up to keep the color vivid.
How long does lip blush take to heal?
The surface usually heals within about a week, but healed color takes around four weeks to show. Lips look brighter at first, then softer and more natural as they settle.
Does lip blush get lighter after healing?
Yes. Color looks noticeably bolder in the first days and softens considerably as the lips heal. The follow-up appointment adds depth where needed.
Does lip blushing hurt?
Most people feel some discomfort, and lips are more sensitive than brows. It varies from person to person, and Mahsa checks in with you throughout.
Does lip blush make lips look bigger?
Lip blushing does not add volume like filler, but color and a crisp, balanced lip line can make lips look fuller and more defined.
Can I choose my lip blush color?
Yes. The shade is selected with you based on your natural lip color and skin undertones, from a sheer natural tint to rosier or bolder colors such as red.
What should I avoid after lip blushing?
For the first few days avoid hot, spicy, salty, and acidic foods, coffee, wine, and whitening toothpaste; for about ten days avoid pools, sun, tanning, and heavy exercise. Keep lips moist with Aquaphor and never pick flakes.
Can I get lip blushing if I get cold sores?
Tell Mahsa and talk with your physician first. Lip tattooing can trigger a cold sore outbreak, and your doctor may recommend preventive medication before the appointment.
When is a lip blush touch-up performed?
The lip blush touch-up is performed about four to six weeks after the first session, once the lips have healed. It is covered by the complete package, from $800; booked on its own after the $600 initial session it is priced separately.
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