Medical Scalp Repigmentation Prep

Medical Scalp Repigmentaiton Preparation

Please ensure to follow these guidelines in advance of your appointment, to ensure best possible experience and outcomes.

Between now and your appointment
Refrain from sun tanning to avoid burning and peeling of the skin.
Do not color your hair.

2 days before
Don’t consume alcohol at least 48 hours before the procedure. Alcohol is a blood thinner, making you bleed more. Avoid medication, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, omega vitamins as well. These also increase the risk of bleeding because they prevent the blood from clotting. Tea, coffee, and energy drinks are also blood thinners.


If you are having your scalp tattooed and hair is currently/will be worn shaved
Please do not use a razor on your scalp on the day of the treatment. Instead do 2 days before. If you do it in the morning of your appointment, it will be sensitive, and you’re going to have a lot of redness.

The night before
Get a good night’s sleep to make sure you’re in good shape for the procedure. And make sure you’re properly hydrated at least a day prior to allow your skin to accept the ink better.  


The day of your appointment
Have a hearty breakfast on the day of your procedure.
Wash your scalp with a non-abrasive, gentle shampoo the day of your procedure. DO NOT place any gels, hairspray, powders, or fibres on your scalp the day of your treatment.

After washing the scalp, moisturize the skin with some form of light skin moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated. Doing so will allow the ink to be properly absorbed. Don’t exercise or use any oily, waxy products on your head. The excess oil can prevent the pigment from retaining.

Please wear a front opening shirt or zip so that you will not scrape your head taking your top on or off. A dark color is best due to ink being used.

If you have long hair, please bring some of your personal hair elastics, they will be used to section your hair during application. Please arrive on time, late arrivals/no-show subject to fees/rescheduling.

PRE NUMBING
You MAY choose to pre-numb your scalp at home. You will be numbed here in-clinic, but keep in mind numbing just takes the edge off. If you are very sensitive, pre-numbing at home will give you the best start.

How to Pre-Numb at Home 90 MINS PRIOR TO YOUR APPT

• After washing, drying and applying a light moisturizer:

• Apply a thick layer of EMLA numbing cream (available at the Pharmacist Counter)
• You need to ensure it is through the hair, to the scalp, in a thick layer like peanut butter on toast. The scalp should be white.
• Wrap your head with saran wrap, and put a hat on. This heat and plastic will allow the numbing to penetrate.

• Wear to your appointment, the clinician will remove the numbing for you

You can bring your phone or iPod to listen to music during the treatment, with in-ear headphones only. Phone calls cannot be made during the procedure. Do not bring friends, kids, or pets. A bottle of water is a good idea. We do a max of 2 hours per session.


If you prepare well, you’ve got the best chance for the best results.
FACE MASTER PARAMEDICAL