Pre & Post Care Instructions SMP

Pre-Procedure Instructions

• Avoid blood thinners 48 hours prior to your treatment this would include NSAIDS (aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc.)
• SMP clients will wash their head with baby shampoo for approximately 5 days before treatment and if you normally shave your head bald or wear your hair short, please shave or have fresh cut.
• No alcohol 24 hours prior to your treatment. For maximum pain control, you should have little to no caffeine the day of your treatment.
• Please arrive with a full belly as this helps the numbing stay constant and you more comfortable. Avoid exercise day procedure
• Come to the treatment having washed your hair in advance. This will remove any worry about wetting the artistry
• For density clients make sure you don’t have any significant events planned for a few days after your treatment
• Further for Scalp work, this may leave your head a little red so an evening out would be better planned 24 to 48hrs later after your procedure
• If you are taking any fish oils, please stop 3-5 days before your appointment. Fish oil thins the blood and can affect color retention on the day of

Post-Procedure Instructions

• Do not scrub your scalp for 48 hours after your procedure. You can wash with gentle shampoo, i.e., baby shampoo and gently pat dry.
• You do not want to rub your head roughly or scratch your head as this could dislodge the scabs along with the pigment that was implanted.
• During the first 7 days of healing AVOID, Lakes, Oceans, Hot tubs, Saunas, spray tanning as these liquids could have bacteria and you do not want to get an infection.
• Stay out of the sun for the first 7 days as the sun will fade your Scalp.
• After 7 days you can expose your treatment to the sun, but not excessively. A sunburn could affect the long-term retention. The skin on your head is like the rest of the skin on your body, please protect it with sunscreen.
• AVOID Excessive sweating within the first 4 days. Keep your scalp clean & if you are going to touch your scalp especially during the first 7 days make sure your hands are clean., keep it moisturized (I will give you some serums/butters to help with this.) You can wear a hat after the procedure. The hat must be clean to avoid getting germs into your newly treated scalp.