Freaking out!

[bethanymv]

I had my first smp session today and idk if this is normal or not. Will this fade and shrink to look normal? It's been a little over 12 hours since my session. I know I know that the dots will settle, fade, and shrink. Just seems very harsh and stands out a lot. Hoping for the best.

 

[felixeddie]

They do look on the large size might settle down.Which clinic did it ?

 

[bethanymv]

Oakview Dermatology

 

[felixeddie]

They do look on the large size might settle down.Which clinic did it

Oakview Dermatology

I wouldn't go back for another session if I were you untill you see how it settles.

 

[Bigmac]

This could be excess surface ink congregating. Once you have a scalp wash you’ll have a clear view of what it looks like. If you could add a picture after washing?

 

[bethanymv]

That is what I'm thinking and hoping! I'll add pics after washing here in a few more days

 

[Bigmac]

How long do they say you need to wait before washing?
I looked on their site but couldn’t see any SMP results.
Are you on a treatment plan with them for your thinning hair?

 

[bethanymv]

4 days. Yes I've been going there for awhile

 

[Bigmac]

Is your hair improving with the treatment?
Waiting 4/5days after the session is what most clinics say for hair washing.
When I had Smp they provided a special type of shampoo to use.

 

[bethanymv]

I'm not sure. My first wash will be Tuesday. No special shampoo. Just said to stay away from sulfate I think and special shampoos like dandruff shampoo

 

[Bigmac]

Ask them if baby shampoo is ok to use. It’s not harsh on the scalp.

 

[bethanymv]

I washed very very gently and it's a lot better already.

 

[JoeTillman]

You said you've been going to them for a while now. Why? For your hair loss? What else have they recommended or done?

 

[Bigmac]

A lot of the surface ink has cleared with the wash.
Will you be having SMP over your full scalp or just the area already worked on?
What are the treatments/medications you're having with the clinic?

 

[bethanymv]

Yes for my hair loss. Started with minoxidil, spironolactone, and hair toppers. Going to do smp over the whole top of my head where it's thin at

 

[Bigmac]

Did they diagnose/state what is causing your hair loss?

 

[bethanymv]

Genetic hair loss

 

[Bigmac]

Have they mentioned the possibility of using Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil?

 

[bethanymv]

The solution I have is minoxidil/finasteride. Nothing about oral minoxidil. Is that for women too?

 

[Bigmac]

I am fairly certain women of any age can use it. Ask your Derm or an online pharmacy about it.