Scalp micro pigmentation

Pre care

  • Have clean hair
  • If you are a male and usually have your hair short, trim/shave your hair the day before your appointment. You will not be able to cut your hair for the first 10 days.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours before your treatment
  • Avoid any treatments on your scalp for 4 weeks pre appointment. eg bleaching, PRP, etc. Your scalp needs to be healthy.

After care

The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, improve your comfort/healing, and help achieve the best possible results from treatment.

Please follow the aftercare advice for Scalp Micro pigmentation:

  •  Do not wash your scalp for at least 3 days following the treatment.
  • Use baby shampoo on your first hair wash in the first week.
  •  Avoid touching or scratching your scalp during the healing process.
  • Avoid exposing your scalp to direct sunlight for the first week following the treatment.
  • Avoid swimming pools, saunas, and other activities that may cause excessive sweating for the first week.
  • If you experience any discomfort, you may take over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
  • Do not shave or cut your hair for at least 10 days following the treatment.
  • If you notice any unusual redness, swelling, or discharge, contact your SMP technician immediately.
  • After the first week, you may resume your regular hair care routine, including washing your scalp and using hair styling products.
  • Follow-up appointments may be necessary to evaluate the progress of your scalp micropigmentation procedure and make any necessary adjustments. Please do let your practitioner know if you have any questions or if you do not understand any of the aftercare instructions provided.

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