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Who is SMP Good For?

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What started as a hair restoration procedure for baldness and thinning hair has become the first choice for those fighting hair loss of different types. Now the question is: Does SMP work for long hair too? Well, yes, scalp micropigmentation has become a universal hair loss procedure for men and women struggling with scalp problems. How Does SMP Work? The non-invasive, FDA-approved procedure involves applying tiny dots of special pigment into the second layer of the skin. The idea is to create an impression of short hair that mimic a fuller, denser-look. Men and women with long hair but struggling...

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Can SMP Go Wrong?

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Yes and no. Yes, scalp micropigmentation can go wrong due to various reasons. Wrong products can make the procedure look fake. The size of needles matters the most in scalp micropigmentation and can ruin the results if a wrong size is chosen. First things first, your choice of SMP practitioner will play a crucial role in the treatment result. If you choose a tattoo artist for the job, you can expect a bad end result. Choosing a skilled SMP technician with experience in scalp micropigmentation and access to the best quality SMP products is the right way to go. What...

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Is it hard to remove SMP?

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There are a few reasons why scalp micropigmentation can go wrong. A bad SMP procedure looks unrealistic and of course fake. Getting rid of bad SMP spots is the job of professionals.  If you are a scalp artist, you are familiar with the pain, anger, and frustration of clients that want to get rid of a previously done SMP elsewhere. While SMP is believed to be permanent, there are different ways to get rid of it. Experts alone can do that. Laser removal Laser is painful but helps get rid of bad scalp micropigmentation. It requires multiple sessions to remove...

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Can You Fix Bad SMP?

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When a client comes to you with a bad SMP done elsewhere, you have limited options. They want to fix SMP gone wrong. If necessary, you may recommend laser removal and then redo the procedure. Or you may try to soften dark areas that have resulted from poor SMP practices. There’s also an alternative to even out unfinished areas and complete the unfinished treatment. So how to go about it? First things first. You must first start with an assessment of a poor job. Then you can explore your options. Ideally some recommend two sessions of laser removal to break...

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Does Scalp Micropigmentation Work for Scars?

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Scalp micropigmentation is one of the most effective techniques to camouflage scalp problems. This includes scars as well. Scars look bad and unsightly and you want to get rid of them. A scar might be the result of an accident, a hair transplant, or an injury. Let’s talk a little about how scars form. We will also find how SMP is a solution for scars. The Thing About Scar Tissue Scars are the result of the immune system’s functioning to heal an injury. Scar tissue may vary from one person to another. It depends on the overall health of the...

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