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It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen. Minoxidil or other hair products should be avoided until your scalp has fully healed.
There is no problem to use minoxidil after your scalp pigmentation treatment. Once the pigment is stable which takes around 4-7 days for most after each session. With any topical application if you feel any negative sensation stop or reduce your application, or in sever cases seek professional advice.
You can continue to use Minoxidil after SMP, however it may be advised to hold off for a period of time. That time may depend on the type of pigment used and it's tendency to fade with certain products (such as Rogaine). Typically one week after SMP may be long enough, but it would be advisable to check with the provider who gave you SMP treatment. Good luck!
You can use minoxidil after SMP provided that it is not used for the first 4 days after the SMP is performed
SMP eligibility is typically dependent on how stable your hair loss is and also if you have enough hair to camouflage the pigmented dots applied, when having it done to give a look of added density. In my opinion the minimal hair at the hairline and frontal/temporal regions of...
Scalp micro pigmentation is the application of tiny dots of pigment very superficially into the scalp, about 1/2 mm deep. Tattoos are typically applied deeper and thus last permanently. There are different pigments that can be used for SMP. Typically these pigments, in...
Scalp Micro Pigmentation needs at least 3 sessions to camouflage the scar. Feathering above and below the scar will give it a natural look as well.