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SMP Downtime: What Recovery Really Looks Like

SMP downtime is short but not zero. See what the first days, weeks and sessions look like, what to avoid, and when to call a doctor, with Ontario sources.

SMP After Chemotherapy: When to Start and What to Expect

Thinking about scalp micropigmentation after chemo? Learn when it is safe to ask, how to talk to your oncology team, and what healing and results look like.

SMP and Sun Exposure: How to Protect Your Pigment

How soon can you go in the sun after scalp micropigmentation, how sun fades SMP, and which sunscreen, hat and habits protect your results in Canada.

SMP Before a Hair Transplant: Timing, Order and Limits

Thinking about SMP before a hair transplant? Learn when to do it first, when to wait, how it helps low donor supply and what it can't fix.

SMP Dot Size: What Makes a Dot Look Like Real Hair

How big are scalp micropigmentation dots, why depth matters more than needle size, and how dot size, spacing and pigment shape a natural shaved-head result.

SMP for Oily Scalps in Canada: Treat Flakes, Test Spots

See how an oily scalp affects SMP definition, follow safe aftercare, use dandruff shampoo, and know when to book a test spot or see a dermatologist.

SMP Maintenance: 14 Days of Aftercare and When to Refresh

Protect scalp micropigmentation during the first 14 days, maintain pigment with daily care, and learn when to seek a qualified technician for touch ups.

Microneedling With SMP: Why a Test Spot Comes First

Microneedling may support hair growth, but its effect on healed SMP is unstudied. Learn how timing and a test spot can help protect pigment.

SMP on Blood Thinners: Call Your Prescriber Before Booking

SMP may be possible on blood thinners, but bleeding and bruising risks rise. Ask your prescriber before booking and learn how clinics plan care safely.

Healed SMP vs Fresh: 4–12 Weeks From Dark Dots to a Natural Look

See how fresh scalp micropigmentation changes as it heals, with a 4 to 12 week timeline, clinic documented photos, pigment science, and aftercare advice.