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What you want to know about SMP?

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Hair loss or balding is one of the most unwelcome experiences for men and women, who experience a loss of confidence or self-esteem.  While there are many hair restoration techniques, scalp micropigmentation has emerged as a safe, permanent procedure for those with hair loss problems. The procedure creates a dense imagery of a full head of hair. SMP Benefits SMP is a non-surgical procedure, which is minimally invasive and creates scalp tattoo that seamlessly fit in with the natural hair. When performed by SMP experts using the best pigment and needles, scalp micropigmentation is not easy to distinguish. Scalp artists...

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Does SMP Damage Hair Follicles?

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One of the most important questions that many clients look answer to: Does SMP needle damage follicles? Well, scalp micropigmentation is a minimally invasive procedure than a hair transplant. It does not cause any damage to hair follicles. The procedure uses tiny needles that penetrate the dermis and do not go beyond 2mm depth. With that said, hair follicles are naturally placed deeper and thus are not affected in any way when the pigment is implanted above them. Can SMP Cause Folliculitis? No, it does not affect follicles nor does it cause hair loss. The procedure is safe and does...

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How Deep Does a SMP Needle Go?

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How deep should the needle go in the skin? When it comes to scalp micropigmentation, it is a hair tattoo, which is different from a normal tattoo. SMP uses a different set of needles. Scalp technicians prefer a 3-point-micro-needle that are significantly smaller than a tattoo needle. SMP is a long-term hair restoration solution that can last four and six years and requires touch-ups. How deep should SMP needle go? SMP aims to deposit pigment in the dermis layer, which is just beneath the epidermis or top layer. During scalp micropigmentation, SMP artist chooses to deposit the pigment 1.5 to...

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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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Is Scalp Micropigmentation Same as Tattoo

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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,...

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