PRIOR TO YOUR SMP TREATMENT
For 1-2 Weeks Prior:
● WASH & MOISTURIZE the scalp with non-irritating and non-fragranced soap and moisturizer
2 Days Prior:
● STOP using topical products and/or medications (EX: rogaine, toppik, etc.)
● CUT your hair (if your treatment plan requires it). If your treatment requires you to be
close-shaven, we can also cut it the same day as treatment.
The Day of Treatment:
● WASH your scalp
● DO NOT place any moisturizer, gels, hairspray, powders, fibers, or products on scalp
● EAT & HYDRATE
● AVOID caffeine, alcohol
*Treatment cannot be performed on irritated, broken, sunburnt, or peeling skin. Any redness,
breakouts, or infection on the scalp will lead to your appointment being cancelled and
rescheduled. *
Post-Care
IN BETWEEN YOUR SMP TREATMENTS
*IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW ALL POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEST
RESULTS*.
Day 1-5 after your SMP treatment:
● AVOID getting the scalp wet.
● AVOID sweating heavily/intense exercise. Excessive sweating can impair the healing
process. No swimming, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, etc.
● AVOID shaving the scalp
● AVOID exposure to the sun, UV tanning beds
● AVOID scrubbing/itching/touching/rubbing the scalp
Day 5-10 after your SMP treatment:
● LIGHTLY RINSE the scalp with water ONLY (no harsh shampoos or exfoliating
products). Be sure to dab/pat the scalp dry. DO NOT RUB.
● MOISTURIZE the scalp once per day, using a non-fragranced, gentle moisturizer.
● You can now SHAVE the scalp, but ONLY with an electric razor. NO wet shaving.
● You can RETURN to activities with LIGHT sweating involved. AVOID sweating
heavily/intense exercise. Excessive sweating can impair the healing process. No
swimming, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, etc.
● AVOID shaving the scalp
● AVOID exposure to the sun, UV tanning beds
● AVOID scrubbing/itching/touching/rubbing the scalp
Day 10 & Onward:
You can WASH your hair now with a gentle shampoo. After 10 days, your scalp should be
healed enough to return to your normal routine. You may be scheduled for your next treatment
session before or after 10 days. Make sure you follow the “PRIOR TO YOUR SMP
TREATMENT” recommendations (that are listed above).
AFTER YOUR FINAL SMP SESSION
Follow the instructions listed above for Days 1-10. After Day 10:
● RESUME normal routine.
● WASH with a gentle, non-fragranced shampoo.
1 month after your final SMP treatment:
You can return to all regular activities including saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms,etc.
How to help your SMP treatment last:
● MOISTURIZE your scalp once per day.
● AVOID direct sunlight and tanning beds.
● USE hats, sunscreen with a high SPF (50+) to protect your skin from the UV rays and
prevent unnecessary fading of the treatment.