Oily Skin will need to be cleansed and stable before treatment to permit even and stable ink retention.

Dry Skin will need to be nourished and moisturized prior to the treatment day to allow better pigment acceptance. If your skin is very dry, red, itchy with large flaky scales, then it is possible you may have a form of Seborrhoea Dermatitis. This is a relatively common skin condition that looks similar to psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, or an allergic reaction. On infants, this is called cradle cap. It is a chronic, recurring, and typically mild dermatitis. Consult a dermatologist, or an alternative medical skin specialist, to have this treated and healthy skin restored prior to scheduling your Scalp Micro Pigmentation treatment.

You can expect your scalp to be red and irritated for up to 48 hours. The sun is your worst enemy!

Sun exposure will cause the pigment to fade and directly affect the results of your procedure.

• If you experience itching, swelling, blistering, or any other complications following the procedure, discontinue the use of all aftercare products and call your Baroque Beauty Technician immediately.

You may be allergic to a product you are using.

• If you have extreme redness, swelling, tenderness, or notice red streaks running from the procedure site toward your heart, increased temperature, or purulent drainage coming from the procedure site, immediately contact your physician or seek medical attention. These can be indicators of infection.
• Failure to abide by all After Care Instructions provided may result in pigment color loss or worse.

• Let the treated area rest
• Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible
• Do not touch the healing pigmented area. (This may transfer bacteria and cause infection)
• Do not wipe, rub or traumatize the procedure area while it is healing.
• Do not wash the treated area.
• Avoid wetting the area or submerging in water, including chlorine or saltwater.
• Do not apply products to the treated area. This includes soap, shampoo, lotion, etc.
• Stay out of saunas, Turkish baths, jacuzzis and avoid activities that may cause excessive sweating.
• Avoid using helmets, caps, hats, or hair prosthetics for a prolonged period.
• Do not shave your scalp/treated area.

• Continue to avoid submerging the area in water, including water containing chlorine or salt.
• Do not wipe, rub or traumatize the procedure area while it is healing.
• Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible. Avoid gardening until the area is completely healed.
• Do not apply products to the treated area. This includes soap, shampoo, lotion, etc.
• Avoid going to the barber. Do not shave your scalp/treated area.
• Stay out of saunas, Turkish baths, jacuzzis and avoid activities that may cause excessive sweating.
• Avoid using helmets, caps, hats, or hair prosthetics for a prolonged period.

• Continue to avoid submerging the area in water, including chlorine or saltwater.
• Continue staying out of saunas, Turkish baths, jacuzzis and avoid activities that may cause excessive sweating for 2-4 weeks after your initial procedure and all Touch-Ups.
• You may resume washing your scalp once again. Please use a gentle shampoo. This should be the only thing applied to the treated area during this time following your

• Always protect against UV rays and sun damage with a high protection factor (SPF 50).
• Avoid topical products containing AHA’s (Glycolic and Lactic Acids) Always check product labels
• If you are a blood donor, you may not give blood for one year following your procedure.

Touch Up Sessions should be scheduled 7-20 days after your initial procedure. Scalp Micro Pigmentation procedures are done in at least a 3 step process. Results of your SMP are not determined until all sessions are completed and healed. During your final Touch Up Appointment, a routine maintenance schedule will be established.