SCALP MIRCOPIGMENTATION (SMP)
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a cosmetic treatment that can help create the appearance of hair in people with baldness or thinning hair.
SMP uses a fine needle and ink to apply a tattoo of tiny dots to the scalp. This creates the appearance of short-cut hair. SMP can provide a “buzz cut” or stubble effect on a bald head, or give the appearance of a denser head of hair beneath thinning hair. SMP works by tattooing a pattern of dots onto the scalp to create the appearance of hair. The tattoo patterns resemble closely cut hair follicles.
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The stippled effect of the tattoo can give the appearance of a full head of shaved or closely cut hair in a person with no hair. Or, it can provide depth behind thinning hair to create the appearance of a more dense head of hair.
SMP is different from a tattoo. SMP uses a fine needle, which injects pigment into the dermis layer of the skin. It does not inject as deep as a traditional tattoo.
People who want to change the appearance of balding or thinning hair may choose to have SMP. SMP may be suitable for people who have:
- Genetic balding
- Alopecia
- A scar or birthmark on the scalp they want to cover
- Male or female pattern hair loss
- Hair loss from cancer treatments
SMP may be an alternative option for people who do not want hair transplantation or who have not achieved the results they wanted through hair transplantation.
TYPES OF SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION
There are broadly 2 variants of scalp micropigmentation including:
- Permanent scalp micropigmentation: This procedure involves permanently inking the scarred area using pigments to hide the residual scars followed by FUT and FUE technique. The pigment is chosen which suits your existing hair color which delivers aesthetic look. The results of scalp micropigmentation stay permanently and you might notice slight change in the strength of color. When you feel the gradual fading you can visit again for recoloring the pigmented areas or a touch up.
- Temporary scalp micropigmentation: Temporary scalp micropigmentation is advised when you need to try the look before getting it permanent. If you want to change the look you can get it revised once the pigments fade off. The pigments are removed off overtime by the lymphatic system and the rate of its removal varies from individual to individual which might take months to years.
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