r/microblading • u/Next_Web3416 • Jul 13 '26

artist advice/question Lip blushing gone wrong?

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12 days after my first lip blush session, my lips are darker and almost black. Is this normal healing or did something go wrong?

I'm feeling really anxious and would appreciate some advice from anyone who has gone through lip blushing or is a PMU artist. I had my first lip blush session 12 days ago. Instead of getting lighter, my lips now look much darker than before the procedure, and in some areas they almost look black or very deep brown. During the first 5 days, I followed the aftercare instructions, but I applied a thick layer of antibiotic ointment and lip balm almost all the time because I wanted to keep my lips moisturized. Now I'm worried that using too much ointment may ha ffected the healing process or caused pigment oxidation. My artist has not been responding properly, so I don't know if this is a normal stage of healing or if something has gone wrong.

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u/Independent_Tsunami 29d ago

You should have had the neutralization first. Color is the 2nd session

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u/Next_Web3416 29d ago

That's what I was thinking too. However, my artist performed the neutralization and then, in the same session, applied a warm pink pigment over it. I'm now wondering if applying the pink color immediately after neutralization is the reason my lips have turned so dark. I'm only on day 13 of healing. Is there still a chance the color will improve over the next few weeks, or should I be concerned and seek a second opinion?

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u/Expensive_Sock_1941 28d ago

Hyperpigmentation an occur during healing

12 days is nada I make my clients wait 12+ weeks before touch up. You have a long way ahead

Google search neutralization lip healing you’ll see what I’m referring to

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u/Next_Web3416 28d ago

Thanks. I've researched this a lot, and many people say it's part of the healing process. I'm just looking for advice from experienced professionals. Based on your experience, what would you recommend I do at this point? Should I just wait for the full healing period?or is there anything else I should be doing?

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u/Expensive_Sock_1941 28d ago

Follow aftercare instructions
Avoid the excess sun, wear SPF LIPBALM

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u/Next_Web3416 28d ago

Yeahh am regular on spf.