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SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION 

Hair loss in both men and women is more common than you think! Hair loss can happen due to heredity, aging, stress, changes in hormones or testosterone. Inherited, or pattern baldness, affects many more men than women.

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With Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) we can help create the illusion a head full of hair. We tattoo the scalp using an advanced technique to mimic the look of hair follicles. 

CONTRAINDICATION

 

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List of those who are NOT eligible for Scalp Micropigmentation services: 

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  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding in the first few months

  • Heart disorders

  • Auto immune diseases

  • Type I diabetic

  • Skin cancer

  • Epilepsy

  • Allergies

  • Keloid and hypertrophic scarring

  • Taking blood thinning medication

  • Taking photo-sensitising drugs

  • If you have a scalp condition, please discuss this with your practitioner so we can make a recommendation for you during your consultation.

  • If you have had a hair transplant procedure, we need to allow at least 6-9 months for grafts to settle, grow and heal before treating this area. Each case is individual so discussing this with your SMP artist will ensure we get the most out of your transplant procedure results.

  • If you are using topical hair solutions, hair loss medications or undergoing PRP therapy, needling or steroid injections to the scalp, we will explain how to continue therapy in conjunction with Scalp MicroPigmentation for Men or Women.

  • Auto immune diseases

  • Chemotherapy

  • Diabetes Type 1 and 2

  • Thyroid disturbances

  • Patients on blood thinners.

PREPARATION PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT

 

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One week before your initial appointment, moisturize your scalp 3 to 4 times a day in the areas that will be pigmented. This will ensure your scalp is in the best possible condition and hydrated which will allow the pigment to be properly absorbed. If your skin is oily then do not moisturize.

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  • Please arrive to your appointment with clean scalp.

  • For those who are bald please have your hair shaved or use clipper #0 the day of your appointment.

  • Avoid certain medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, since these medications can prevent blood clotting, causing you to bleed. Certain drinks, such as tea, coffee, and energy drinks, should also be avoided since they are also blood thinners.

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT 

 

  • Consultation

  • Hairline Mapping if needed.

  • Topical numbing (prior to and during treatment) if needed. 

  • SMP Tattoo Procedure

  • Explanation of Aftercare

AFTER SMP PROCEDURE

 

  • After SMP treatment, do not wet your hair.

  • Do not wash hair for 72 hours.

  • Do not go swimming. No chlorinated pools, saunas, steam rooms, or tanning beds for 28 days after your final treatment.

  • No  working out for 1 week as sweat session could all lead to faster fading for your skin. And, as each piece of ink is like a small open wound to the skin, it can also be painful. 

  • Avoid shaving as well with a normal blade until 15 days after.

  • Avoid direct sunlight for 30 days out.

  • Scrubbing and shampooing – Scrubbing the scalp can break the skin and open wounds, and shampooing could introduce harsh chemicals.

  • Touching with hands – Refrain from touching your scalp with your hands too much. You could introduce bacteria and increase the risk of infection.

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