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No, you don’t need to invest in costly hair restoration treatments for hair loss, receding hairline, or thinning hair. Say no to hair transplant when you are struggling with scalp problems because there is a safer, affordable, and painless solution in the form of scalp micropigmentation. What’s more, unlike a hair transplant surgery, SMP recovery is fairly quick. Is SMP a Hair Loss Treatment? Call it micropigmentation or scalp tattoo, scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic treatment for hair problems. The procedure involves injecting color-matched pigment into the upper level of the dermis, which is the second skin layer after epidermis...

What should you avoid after scalp micropigmentation? First things first, you want to protect your SMP from direct sunlight at any cost. So do not walk out into the sun after scalp micropigmentation. As the pigment is still fresh, harmful ultra violet rays can result in ink fading. Now you want to apply a moisturizer and sunscreen that comes with SPF 30. Try to avoid tanning beds until the skin heals. In fact, your focus should be to keep the skin hydrated. Using a quality moisturizer or hydrating cream is the best aftercare tip. Can I swim after SMP? Swimming...

Are you worried about the procedure leaving your scalp red or sore? No doubt, many clients ask this question: how long will my scalp look red? Redness after scalp micropigmentation is not too much of a concern. Mild redness is typical after each session. For some clients, the redness may go away soon while others may see it disappear completely after 3 days of the session. While some clients take the post-treatment redness lightly and go to work without bothering much about it, a few do have some concerns. It’s natural and acceptable. Scalp aftercare is essential to get rid...

If you've recently had scalp micropigmentation, then you want to preserve the results for a long time. By ensuring the right SMP aftercare, you can effectively maintain the procedure and reduce the need for on-going touch-ups. Now we come to the question: is SMP easy to maintain? Well, the best scalp artists will recommend an aftercare list to maintain the procedure results so that SMP lasts long. Get a Sun Shield The top SMP practitioner suggests including a high quality SPF 30 sun screen in your SMP aftercare regime. The goal is to mattify and moisturize the scalp. Remember, ultra...

There are a only few similarities between scalp micropigmentation and tattoo. Both SMP and tattoos use a handheld machine to implant pigment into the skin with a microneedle. Now that’s where the similarities end. Both procedures use different needles, pigments, and techniques for implanting the ink. In fact, SMP artists are trained and skilled in using specialized tools to implant pigment into the client’s skin. While a majority of people choose SMP to cover scalp problems, tattoo is more like a cosmetic procedure that clients prefer for fun. Which needle is used for scalp micropigmentation? SMP involves using a microneedle,...