SMP Pre-appt instructions

• If you are taking any fish oils please stop 3-5 days before your appointment. Fish oil thins the blood and can effect colour retention.
• Avoid blood thinners 48 hours prior to your treatment this would include NSAIDS (aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc.), unless prescribed by a doctor.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to your treatment.
• For effective pain control, limit or eliminate caffeine intake on the day of your treatment.
• Come to the appointment with a clean washed scalp. If you plan on shaving your head, do so 3-4 days before appointment. 
• Avoid exercise day of procedure 
• Be well rested and have something to eat before your appointment.
• Your head may be read and sensitive for the remaining of theday, 
•  Women for density, when timing the booking of your appointment, keep in mind that pain tolerance is reduced just before and during menstruation. 

Day 1 - 3

• Avoid touching, showering or shaving the treated area
• Avoid carrying out any activities that may cause excessive sweating
• Avoid using shampoo or moisturizer
• Avoid direct sunlight, swimming, sauna, steam room, or tanning beds

Day 4 - 6

• Use gentle or sulfate free shampoo to wash your scalp with lukewarm water and pat dry immediately
• You can perform activities from which you sweat lightly but avoid tough cardio sessions
• Use unscented natural moisturizer on your scalp three times daily to avoid dryness and flakiness

Day 10

• No hair mask or oil for 30 days.
• At this point, you can resume your showering sessions and get back to your usual schedule.
• You can shave your head
• You can colour your hair

 You can return to all regular activities after 1 month post-treatment 

• Sunbathing, exfoliating, swimming, should be avoided for roughly 1 month after the final treatment
• Avoid direct sunlight and moisturize daily with 30 to 50 SPF sunscreen and moisturizing cream
• No hair masks or oils for 30 days.