AFTER-TREATMENT CARE

SMP aftercare is crucial as it ensures proper healing, maximises pigment retention, and minimises complications, such as infections or uneven pigmentation.

Properly caring for your scalp post treatment helps achieve the desired aesthetic outcome by allowing pigments to settle evenly, reduce inflammation, and prevent excessive scabbing. Additionally, proper aftercare enhances comfort, promotes faster recovery, and prolongs the results, making future touch-ups more effective and less frequent.

Following the below guidelines, can help ensure long-lasting and natural-looking results from your SMP treatment along with the general health and appearance of your scalp.

AFTER-TREATMENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Days 1 - 4

Days 5 - 7

Days 8 -14

Weeks 3 - 4

Ongoing care

Avoid Moisture: Keep your scalp dry. Do not wash your scalp. Wear a shower cap when you shower. Gently dab your scalp with a water wipe if needed.
No Touching: Avoid touching or scratching your scalp to prevent infections.
Avoid Sweating: Stay away from activities that cause excessive sweating, such as moderate to heavy exercise, or sauna use.
Stay Out of the Sun: Avoid direct sun exposure. If you must go outside, wear a loose-fitting hat.
No Hair Products: Do not apply any hair products, including shampoos, lotions, or oils.
No Shaving or Clipping: Do not shave/clipper the treated area.

Gentle Washing: You can now gently wash your scalp with lukewarm water and mild, chemical-free shampoo. Do not scrub; just gently massage the area.
Moisturising: You can start applying a light, non-greasy moisturiser to the treated area. Use alcohol and chemical free products.
Stay Out of the Sun: Avoid direct sun exposure. If you must go outside, wear a loose-fitting hat.
Avoid Swimming and Hot Tubs: Stay away from swimming pools, hot tubs, and other bodies of water.
No Shaving: You may use trimmers/clippers on the treated area but continue to refrain from razor shaving.

Resume Moderate Activities: You can resume moderate physical activities but still avoid excessive sweating.
Continue Moisturising: Keep moisturising your scalp regularly to maintain hydration and support healing.
Protect from Sunlight: Continue to avoid direct sunlight. If you must go outside, use sunscreen free of alcohol or harsh chemicals with at least an SPF 30 rating, and/or wear a hat.

Normal Washing: You can return to your normal washing routine but avoid harsh shampoos and exfoliants. Avoid shampoos with alcohol, parabens, and sulfates and seek out shampoos that contain moisturising ingredients such as aloe vera and argan oil.
Resume All Physical Activities: You can now resume all physical activities, including workouts, but continue to monitor for any signs of irritation or discomfort.
Protect from Sunlight: Continue to avoid direct sunlight. If you must go outside, use sunscreen free of alcohol or harsh chemicals with at least an SPF 30 rating, or wear a hat.
Resume Razor Shaving: You may resume razor shaving.

To prolong the longevity of your SMP treatment, continue to:

Gently care for your scalp (e.g., shampoo and moisturise).
Avoid direct sunlight. Use SPF 30 (minimum) sunscreen, or wear a hat if you have to go into direct sunlight.
Avoid scratching or picking at your scalp.
Do not use hair dyes or perming treatments.
DO NOT use any products on your scalp that contain alcohol or harsh chemicals such as parabens and sulfates.

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