Just imagine waking up to looking in the mirror and loving the calm and confident reflection staring back at you. That is the promise scalp micropigmentation offers. But hold on! The treatment is only the first half of your transformation.
The healing period plays a massive role in how great your results look. Rushing or skipping post-care may ruin what could have been a perfect outcome.
You don’t need fancy tricks or potions to recover from the procedure. Simple, natural methods can help your scalp heal faster and better.
Are you excited to know how? With these SMP healing tips, we will make sure those stunning results are not hidden!
What Happens After Scalp Micropigmentation?
After your SMP session, your scalp will require some time to heal. Healing after hair micropigmentation treatment takes time and care. Your body will transform during the first few days by adding additional layers of skin over these areas. Expect some tightness, redness, and light scabbing. Don’t worry that is completely normal.
In order to get those results, you need to pamper your scalp with proper care.
Adhering to the guidelines below will ensure that healing occurs more rapidly and the hairline appears smoother and sharper.
Natural Healing Tips
1: Gentle Cleaning
Maintaining hygiene is critical for the initial days after the SMP treatment. Lack of gentleness can harm healing.
Refrain from washing the scalp for the first three days.
Following the first three days, use a mild, scent-free soap to rinse the scalp. Do not use exaggerated soaps or scrubbing methods, as they can be abrasive.
Gentle soaps simplify things and ensure that healing takes place without disturbing the pigment balance.
2: Staying Hydrated
Hydration is crucial to obtaining fresh skin to flush out harmful components. Moreover, keeping the skin hydrated will also guarantee a bouncy skin recovery.
Water makes its importance explicit. Not only does it require water to stay hydrated, but the skin needs hydration for skin servicing tasks, too.
3: Alleviate Itchiness via Natural Avenues
Scalp itchiness is standard for many but refraining from scratching is highly advised. Defacing skin with fingers can result in harmful scab dragging, which might alter extraction slump balance.
Consider the following natural soothers to scratch itch comfortably:
Impure but fragrance-free aloe vera gel soothes the area and can be applied. Scalp can be hydrated using fresh nut, non-greasy lighter moisturizer, which offers longevity items.
4. Safeguard Yourself from the Sun
Sunlight can delay recovery and lead to fading. Those UV rays are dangerous! Just like you would take care of your favourite pair of shoes, be careful how you protect your scalp.
Wherever you go outside, make sure to wear a lightweight, breathable hat (not overly tight ones that will rub against the treated area).
After the first week, apply sunscreen. Make sure you select one with SPF 30 or higher and one that is safe for the skin.
5. Avoid Sweat ( No Gym For A While)
Excessive sweating can affect the treated area. For the first 5 days, avoid any intense physical activities such as exercise, running or hot yoga. If you need to be active, switch to light stretches or a gentle walk.
6. Concentrate on Rest and Relaxation
Your body heals when it is rested and free of stress. During this period, make sure to sleep a minimum of 7-8 hours. A good night’s rest accelerates skin rejuvenation and reduction of inflammation.
7. Moisturize Wisely
After the initial 4-day period, add a nourishing, non-greasy moisturizer to your scalp care. Keeping skin hydrated will lessen dryness, flaking and itchiness.
Seek out moisturizers containing natural ingredients such as shea butter or avocado oil.
8. Nourish with Food
Post SMP treatment, your diet can have an impact on your healing. Antioxidants and vitamin-rich foods will aid in recovery.
Incorporate fruits with vitamin C, such as oranges and strawberries, as well as omega 3’s from salmon and walnuts into your meals.
Highly sugared, overly processed, and salt-dense foods should also be avoided as they may hinder progress.
9. Pamper Scabs, Don’t Pick Them
Small scabs that are forming and healing on the skin are common. Make sure never to pick, poke or scratch! Scab picking can lead to uneven patches due to pigment loss.
Aloe vera is an ideal remedy, as well as a lightweight moisturizer for those grumpy scabs.
Things to Avoid for Faster Healing
Scab and sore healing involves action and inaction at the same time. Here is a reminder of what to avoid in order to stay on track:
- Long showers or baths: Too much moisture can slow down scab healing.
- Chlorinated water: Such as in swimming pools, chlorine can prematurely fade pigments.
- Steam or sauna rooms for a minimum of 30 days.
Following these “don’t” guidelines will allow for an easier recovery and stunning results.
The Healing Timeline
The following outlines your expectations on a week-to-week basis after each scalp micropigmentation procedure
- 1st Week: Mild redness and tight scabs, with a tight overlay sensation that becomes progressively diminished after a few days.
- 2nd Week: Scabs loosening on their own give off a softer, more polished appearance.
- 3rd Week Onwards: Most healing is completed, and light exercise can be attempted.
Results are attributed to a person’s patience and slightly altered healing times. Also, learn in detail: How Long Does Scalp Micropigmentation Take to Heal?
Conclusion
Many people have benefited significantly from scalp micropigmentation. However, optimal results can only be achieved while following the proper post-care guidelines provided.
Incorporating these natural measures will result in optimally undetectable and swift recoveries that can last a lifetime.
All of the efforts you make, no matter how small at this juncture, will reflect on your unabashed exuberance and confidence later.
Take it day by day, treat your scalp like a royal and remember the golden rule of healing: no shortcuts but endless love!
