Preparing for your SMP Procedure
You have your scalp micropigmentation treatment on the books, so now what? During your consultation, your technician should have reviewed everything from their expectations for your treatment to what you should do to prepare days before treatment. Let’s give you a refresher on how to prepare your body and scalp for your life-changing treatment!
How to Prepare for Your Scalp Micropigmentation Procedure
Wash and Moisturize Your Scalp
Ask your artist about scalp cleansing and moisturizing before your treatment date. Working with hard and dry skin can be more challenging as the needle will bounce off and affect your treatment results. Clean and moisturized skin helps the needle get under the surface and place pigment properly.
Eat Well and Stay Hydrated
Feeling anxious and excited before your scalp micropigmentation treatment is natural, but sometimes that leads to people not eating before their procedure. Eating proper food and hydrating your body are essential to make yourself comfortable during the session, which can take a few hours. We rather not have you faint during your procedure, so it would be good to bring extra energy-boosting snacks to have on breaks and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Discuss Medications and Health Questions
Tell your artist about medications, products and relevant health concerns. Ask your healthcare provider for medical advice; do not stop or change medications based on this article. Useful questions include:
- Whether any medication requires medical guidance
- What individual preparation advice applies to you
- Which products and activities to discuss with your artist
Only your prescribing healthcare provider can advise you about medication changes. Your artist can explain cosmetic preparation, but this article is not a medication or medical safety protocol.
Choose a Hairline
Your technician has already discussed expectations during your consultation; bring photo examples of how you want your hairline to look. Remember that while you have ideas, trust your technician to know what is best for you. Our SMP technicians are trained professionals with a lot of experience, so they know what they’re doing and will ensure that your hairline and results will be top-notch!
Cut Your Hair
Discuss your preferred haircut and any preparation with your artist. Hairline and density treatments can have different goals, so do not assume every client needs to shave or follow the same timing.
Bonus Tips
- Be bold and ask your technician any questions you may have!
- Get a great night of sleep the night before your procedure.
- Follow your artist’s individual aftercare guidance about alcohol and returning to activities.
- Discuss topical products with your artist and healthcare provider before making changes.
Let’s Change Your Life!
SMP INK Seattle was founded by Beau and Isabel in 2018 and has completed 300+ treatments. We proudly offer the latest micropigmentation technology and techniques to deliver the best results that restore your confidence! If you still need to book a consultation or procedure, contact us to schedule your FREE consultation!
