Scalp Micropigmentation Care Instructions

Before your scalp micropigmentation procedure, please follow these instructions:

• If you color your hair, please do so 1-2 weeks prior to your initial treatment as you will not be able to color your hair until 3 weeks after treatment.
• Do not take any blood-thinning medications (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) for at least a week before your procedure.
• Do not tan or expose your scalp to the sun for at least a week before your treatment.
• Drink plenty of water leading up to your appointment to ensure your skin is hydrated and healthy for optimal results.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least 24 hours before your treatment.
• Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly the night before the procedure using something mild like baby shampoo or an all-natural product to prevent the scalp from getting too dry. If you have a dry scalp to begin with, refrain from washing your hair for 24 hours prior to your session.
• Do not apply any lotions, creams, or oils to your scalp on the day of your procedure. This will keep it free from grease and oils that will interfere with optimal pigment retention.
• Do not shave your head with a razor before your appointment. Use only a ZERO guard clipper, like an ANDIS T-OUTLINER.

After your scalp micropigmentation procedure, please follow these instructions:

• Avoid getting your scalp wet from water for at least 5 days after each session. If hair needs to be styled (ie: work/event), wet a comb before brushing. Do not wet the scalp.
• Avoid applying any lotions, creams, or oils to your scalp for at least 5 days after each SMP session.
• After 5 days, you can gently wash your hair with baby shampoo only to prevent drying and unnecessary flaking of your skin and pigmentation.
• Avoid touching or scratching your scalp for at least a week after the procedure. If you must, tap your scalp with a clean paper towel to relieve yourself.
• On the 6^th day, you can start moisturizing your scalp with Lubriderm Unscented, but only up until your next session.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or activities that cause sweating for at least 10 days after each session.
• No dry shampoo until the final session has been healed for 2 weeks.
• Avoid exposing your scalp to the sun for at least 2 weeks.
• No saunas, hot tubs or steam rooms for 14 days.
• Avoid swimming in chlorine pools for at least one month after the procedure.
• Avoid the use of topical prescriptions (Rogaine, 82M/82F, etc.) for at least one month after the procedure.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 585.244.1010 during our business hours of Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm. If you have an urgent issue after hours, you may call 585.258.4851 to reach the physician on-call.