Semi-Permanent Makeup on the Lips It is understandable for you to have many concerns regarding semi-permanent makeup. What will I do about the color…won’t it look too bright? Won’t my lips be too swollen for me to go anywhere else besides my home right after the application? The answer to both questions, is no. Although your lips will be a little red for 5-7 days, it will not be so bad that you won’t be able to leave the house after the treatment. And even the redness can be