healing instructions
aftercare
day 0 to day 5
Redness will subside within the first 24 hours. During the first 5 days, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and taking any medication as prescribed. You can lightly rinse the scalp while it’s healing and dab the area with a wet cloth to keep it clean. Do not soak the scalp. You may also wear a hat, scarf, or skullcap and sleep any way that’s comfortable for you. The first 5 days is crucial to your scalp micropigmentation aftercare.
For the first 5 days following treatment:
No sweating heavily – Excessive sweating can interrupt the healing process, so try not to engage in any intense exercise for 5 days following treatment.
No scrubbing and/or shampooing – Your scalp is healing and scrubbing your scalp can break the skin and open wounds, and shampooing could introduce harsh chemicals.
No shaving your head – Avoid shaving and irritating the area while it’s healing.
No exposure to long-term sunlight – UV rays from the sun can cause sunburn and sun damage. This could lead to premature fading of the scalp pigmentation.
No touching with hands – Refrain from touching your scalp with your hands too much. You could introduce bacteria and increase the risk of infection.
DAY 5 TO DAY 10
For days 5 to 10, your head should be looking better and healing nicely. However, please try to remember your scalp is still healing. You’ll want to make sure you’re still keeping up with your Scalp Micropigmentation aftercare routine during this time.
For the next 5 days:
No scratching the scalp – As with tattoos, the skin on your scalp may begin to peel during these next few days. It’s important that you avoid scratching or picking any scabs that may form.
No shampooing or exfoliating – Shampoo and exfoliants can disrupt the formation of new skin layers during healing.
No using self-tanners or skin irritants – While your scalp is healing, avoid irritants that could cause inflammation and disturb the healing process.
DAY 10 TO DAY 30
After 10 days, your scalp should be healed enough to return to your normal routine. You may be scheduled for your next treatment session after 10 days, and if so we can go over these things at that time and check how you are healing.
Remember, your next treatment date will depend on how it has healed so far.
No exposure to long-term sunlight – You shouldn’t go out in the sun for long periods of time for up to 30 days since your last micropigmentation procedure. Sunlight has dangerous UV rays that can interfere with the healing process of your scalp. Wear a loosely fitted clean hat if you go out in bright sunlight to protect your scalp and let the natural pigments do their job.
Avoid swimming – Another thing you should avoid for the first 30 days is swimming in pools, lakes, seas or rivers. Swimming can expose your scalp to salty water, chlorine, and bacteria which can ruin the results of your micropigmentation procedure. You are not allowed to swim for up to 30 days since your last/final procedure.After a month (30 days) from your final treatment session, you can do pretty much anything you want, provided that you don’t have any upcoming micropigmentation sessions. You can go swimming, you can go out during sunny days and resume your regular lifestyle.