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Preparing for Scalp Micropigmentation and Possible Risks: What to Know for a Safe Procedure
How to prepare for SMP, which conditions postpone it and possible side effects: allergy, infection, colour change and spreading.
SMP is non-surgical and generally well tolerated, but since it places pigment in the skin, knowing preparation steps and possible risks matters.
| Topic | Advice |
|---|---|
| Health information | Disclose conditions, medicines and allergies |
| Blood thinners | Disclose; plan with the doctor if needed |
| Scalp health | Treat active acne, eczema, psoriasis or infection first |
| Sunburn | Postpone if the scalp is sunburnt |
| Haircut | Usually a short shave on the day or day before for the shaved look |
| Alcohol and caffeine | Avoid excess beforehand |
| Hair products | No gel, wax or oil on the day |
May postpone treatment: active scalp infection or inflammatory disease, fever, uncontrolled chronic disease, keloid tendency (careful assessment), pregnancy or breastfeeding if not approved, and marked immune suppression.
| Issue | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Redness | Brief after treatment | Usually settles |
| Mild swelling | Especially the forehead | Eases in days |
| Itching | During healing | Don't scratch; use advised products |
| Infection | Rare; pain, discharge, redness | Contact the clinic promptly |
| Allergic reaction | Rare reaction to pigment | Medical assessment |
| Spreading dots | Excess depth or poor technique | Prevented by experience |
| Colour change | Unsuitable pigment or depth | Correct pigment and technique |
| Uneven look | Poor design or density | Planning and layering |
Reduce risk: choose an experienced specialist, ensure sterile, single-use materials, ask about quality scalp pigments, follow aftercare and protect from sun.
Hygiene: single-use needles, antiseptic skin preparation, gloves and strict hygiene.
At our Istanbul clinic, scalp and general health are assessed before SMP, which is performed with sterile materials, suitable pigments and correct technique; clients from Yalova, Bursa, Kocaeli and Gebze receive written preparation instructions.
