SMP Care
SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION
PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Exfoliate with a gentle cleanser 7 days prior and again 48 hours before treatment: Gently rub throughout the scalp removing any dead skin, then rinse with warm water.
• Moisturize 2-3x / day with a mild fragrance free lotion
Drink 64oz of water daily
DAY OF ‘HAIR TATTOO’ TREATMENT:
• If applicable, Come to the SMP session with hair cut down with a Zero guard on clippers. SMP artist will advise during consultation.
• Moisturize your scalp with a mild fragrance free lotion
• Refrain from taking any blood thinning medications (obtain doctors approval) 3 days prior to each session
• No minors in attendance
• You can bring a snack and drink as the sessions will take about 3.5 hours on average
Questions? Send us a message.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Day 1-4 After your treatment session
Following your first session you should
Avoid:
• Touching, showering, or shaving the treated area
• Carrying out any activities that may cause excessive sweating
• Refrain from taking any blood thinning medications (obtain doctors approval) 3 days after to each session
• Using moisturizer or shampoo
• Direct sunlight
• Swimming, sauna, or the steam room
• Razor shaving for at least 10 days
Day 5 After your first session
5 days after your initial session you
Should:
• Wash your head gently with cold water and gentle soap
• Apply moisturizer three times daily to prevent dryness and flaky skin.
We recommend using a non-perfumed moisturizer.
• Avoid growing hair too long. If you do need to shave your head, we advise using an electric shaver only.
• No wet shaving (razor blade) for 10 days post.
*Signs and symptoms of infection:
SWELLING: A slight amount of swelling is typical for a fresh tattoo. If swelling becomes excessive, uncomfortable and you feel the pain radiating beyond the site of the tattoo, then this is a sign of infection: Please contact a medical provider if you think you may have a possible infection.
FEVER: Fever is a symptom of an underlying condition, which is most often an infection. Please contact a medical provider if you think you may have a possible infection.