How to Treat Kiss Bite Mark on Lips?

To treat a kiss bite mark (hickey) on your lips, focus on reducing swelling, promoting healing, and concealing the mark if desired.

Here's a breakdown of effective treatment methods:

Immediate Care and Healing

Alternate Cold and Warm Compresses: Apply ice wrapped in a cloth to the area to constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. According to the references, ice helps constrict blood vessels, reducing swelling. Follow this with a warm compress to improve circulation and promote healing. Alternate between cold and warm compresses every 10-15 minutes, several times a day.
Avoid Worsening the Hickey: Refrain from further irritation of the area. The reference states to give the opportunity time to heal, and do not do anything that would worsen its appearance. Avoid activities that might put pressure or friction on the lips.
Massage the Area: Gently massage the affected area to help break up the clotted blood and promote drainage. The reference suggests to massage the area. Use light pressure and circular motions.

Try a Banana Peel: Some believe applying the inside of a banana peel to the hickey can help reduce its appearance.
Use Topical Creams: Consider using topical creams that can aid in healing and reduce discoloration.
- Vitamin K cream: May help to fade the bruise.
- Arnica cream: Known for its anti-inflammatory and bruise-reducing properties.

While the hickey heals, you can use makeup to conceal it:

Apply a color-correcting concealer: Use a green-tinted concealer to neutralize the redness or a peach-tinted concealer to counteract bluish tones.
Blend well: Gently blend the concealer into the surrounding skin.
Apply foundation: Apply a layer of foundation that matches your skin tone.
Set with powder: Use a translucent powder to set the concealer and foundation, ensuring it stays in place.