At SMP Trendsetters, our responsibility doesn’t end when your final scalp micropigmentation in Toronto session does. Proper aftercare is the key to protecting your investment, ensuring the pigment heals evenly, and keeping your look sharp for years.
1. First 4 Days — Protect the Fresh Pigment
Immediately after treatment, your scalp’s surface is healing. Follow these strict precautions:
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Do not wash or shave your scalp.
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Avoid sweating: skip the gym, saunas, and steam rooms.
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Keep your scalp dry and clean: gently dab with a sterile tissue if needed.
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Avoid direct sunlight: wear a hat if you must go outside.
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No touching or scratching—this can dislodge pigment and cause uneven healing.
2. Days 5 to 10 — Gentle Moisturizing Phase
Your skin will begin to lightly flake—this is normal.
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Rinse gently with lukewarm water; avoid shampoos or exfoliants.
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Apply a fragrance-free, non-oily moisturizer once or twice daily.
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Continue avoiding workouts, pools, and extended sun exposure.
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Do not pick at any small scabs; allow them to fall off naturally.
3. Day 10 and Beyond — Return to Routine
After the first week, the surface should be healed.
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Resume gentle shampooing with mild, sulfate-free products.
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Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 +) daily—UV rays are the #1 cause of premature fading.
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Moisturize regularly to keep the scalp supple.
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Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments, or strong exfoliants on the scalp.
4. Long-Term SMP Maintenance Tips
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Sun protection: always apply SPF before going outdoors.
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Hydration: moisturize daily, especially in dry Toronto winters.
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Touch-ups: schedule a color refresh every 4–6 years to maintain crispness.
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Healthy lifestyle: good hydration and nutrition promote skin health and pigment stability.
5. Warning Signs to Watch For
Contact us or your physician if you experience:
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Redness that worsens after Day 4
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Unusual discharge or swelling
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Patchy pigment or raised texture
Our team is available to guide you through your healing progress.
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ALOPECIA
Alopecia can be unique to every individual. Scalp Micropigmentation can guarantee full coverage of any types of Alopecia, whether its Alopecia areata, Alopecia totalis or Alopecia traction. Our technique will cover and blend into pre existing hair.
HAIR TRANSPLANT
Scalp Micropigmentaion combined with hair transplants help to achieve full density. At SMP Trendsetters, we have assisted many clients who have undergone hair transplants that have not received their desired density. We deposit pigments around the transplanted hair to give a fuller look. This procedure will not harm the implanted hair. We recommend a period of 9-12 months before getting our SMP treatment.
SCARS
Scalp Micropigmentation is great for disguising scars. If you have had a scar from a head trauma surgery, FUT, or FUE hair transplant, SMP will give you full coverage. It is recommended to wait a minimum of 12 months for the scar tissue to be fully healed.