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Can I use tattoo ink for scalp micropigmentation?

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Now that you wish to start a career in scalp micropigmentation, you must understand the procedure in detail. SMP involves the use of microneedles and a special SMP pen to create accurate and precise follicle points that look like real follicles. SMP pens are especially intended to be lightweight and effective in implanting the ink using micro-needles just below the epidermis since the treatment is minimally invasive. The scalp artist makes sure that the needle does not go deep into the dermis layer. On the other hand, tattoo needles are bigger and create bigger dots than SMP points and thus...

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SMP FAQs

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Is SMP the same as a tattoo? Scalp micropigmentation is a form of cosmetic tattooing, which is different from body tattoo. The procedure involves the use of small needles especially meant for scalp micropigmentation to deposit small amounts of ink into the upper dermal layer. The pigment dots appear like normal follicles. SMP pigments have been created specifically for this purpose with natural ingredients. Tattoo ink is composed of dyes and colors. DermMicro specializes in scalp micropigmentation kits. The new DM HD Kit comes complete with high density precision needles and pigments and HD pen. It makes the task of...

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What Machine is Used for SMP?

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Scalp micropigmentation uses a pen machine to deliver pigment into the scalp. The best SMP practitioners prefer a stable yet lightweight pen machine that efficiently does its job of pigment implantation. SMP pen is designed to deliver high-quality scalp procedures. There are different types of pen machines available, with those with longer strokes designed to deposit more pigment into the scalp without penetrating too much into the scalp. They use micro needles that penetrate into the outer layer of the skin or epidermis to enter the dermis layer. With the right SMP machine, the scalp artist can control the depth...

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Is Micropigmentation Really Permanent?

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Is SMP permanent? Does it deliver permanent results or you need to do it again after a few years?

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Does SMP Damage Existing Hair?

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Scalp micropigmentation does not harm your existing hair. However, this depends a lot on the type of products used. An untrained artist is more likely to use chemical inks or wrong size of needles or even poor tools for the procedure. Wrong tools and pigment can do your hair more harm than good. In that case, it might damage your existing hair. You don’t want to get into the hands of an untrained scalp artist. Rather, look for one who enjoys a great reputation in the industry. Well-trained and experienced SMP practitioners use the best tools to create natural-looking results....

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