Question 1

How To Prep For Your SMP Appointment

Accepted Answer

Proper preparation helps ensure optimal pigment retention and healing.

✓ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment
✓ Avoid caffeine the day of your procedure if possible
✓ Avoid blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen unless prescribed by your doctor
✓ Avoid excessive sun exposure or sunburn on the scalp
✓ Keep your scalp clean and free of lotions or oils

Question 2

What To Expect Immediately After Your Treatment

Accepted Answer

Following your SMP session, you may experience:

• Slight redness or tenderness
• Darker pigment appearance
• Mild sensitivity in the treated area

These effects are normal and typically resolve within a few days.

Question 3

Short-Term Aftercare (First 7 Days)

Accepted Answer

✓ Clean the treated area daily using the gentle cleanser provided.
✓ Apply the recommended healing cream after cleansing.
✓ Do not scratch, rub, or pick at the scalp.
✓ Avoid exercise or activities that cause sweating.
✓ Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and saunas.
✓ Avoid shaving the scalp during the healing period.
✓ Avoid direct sun exposure.

On Day 7, gently rinse the scalp with water.
On Day 8, you may begin washing with a mild shampoo.

Question 4

Long-Term Care

Accepted Answer

To maintain the appearance of your Scalp Micropigmentation:

✓ Apply sunscreen to the scalp daily
✓ Keep the scalp moisturized to prevent dryness
✓ Use gentle exfoliation occasionally to remove dead skin cells
✓ Avoid harsh skincare products containing alcohol

SMP results typically last 4–6 years with occasional touch-up sessions.

APPOINTMENT PREP & AFTERCARE GUIDE

How To Prep For Your SMP Appointment

What To Expect Immediately After Your Treatment

Short-Term Aftercare (First 7 Days)

Long-Term Care