Your hickey should fade within a week or two, depending on how much damage was done beneath your skin's surface. The trapped blood — which is the dark mark you see on the skin — breaks down and is reabsorbed by your body. Your hickey will change colors as it heals.

How long does a hickey last?

Hickeys form when the tiny blood vessels under your skin are broken, leaving a noticeable bruise. Hickeys can last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. So if you're trying to hide one, you may spend a long time in turtlenecks or touching up the area with concealer. But there are a few ways to speed up the healing process.

Do hickeys leave scars?

Hickeys Can Lead To A Scar

"This is usually caused by excessive sucking, the use of teeth, or picking at it while it's healing. ... Picking at your skin can aggravate or prevent the healing process, causing scar tissue to form, which can look and feel different than the skin that was there pre-hickey.