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Does SMP Vary From One Skin Tone to Another?

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Yes, scalp micropigmentation process is not the same for all skin tones. A scalp professional knows how to work with different skin tones. The expertise of an SMP technician is crucial when working with different clients from varied ethnicities. SMP for a Dark Skin SMP on a dark-skinned person follows a different approach and requires a matching pigment. A dark skin tone is more likely to have thicker hair. That means the scalp micropigmentation procedure for Black and Asian men is likely to be different and require different follicle replication. Not only this, the scalp artist must pick a pigment...

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Can Something Go Wrong with SMP After 5 Years?

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There are many factors that determine the performance of scalp micropigmentation. To be honest, the ink on your scalp may not look the same after 5 years. If the scalp practitioner’s technique isn’t 100% perfect, your pigment may look uneven or faded. In many cases where a tattoo artist does the job of scalp micropigmentation, the result may look weird even after a few days of the procedure, let alone 5 years. So let’ see what affects the performance of SMP: If the pigment is not high quality, the ink will not take long to fade away. Low-quality ink can...

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Will SMP Go blue?

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Does SMP turn green or blue? Well, scalp micropigmentation can change color unless the artist uses the top-quality product. There is a high risk of the ink turning blue or green. Usually it might change color when the practitioner uses a low-quality product that needs dilution. The risk of discoloration is minimal if it is done with the right pigment concentration. Why Does SMP ink turn blue? In a majority of cases, incorrect application is to be blamed for the discoloration of SMP pigment. There could be a few reasons. First, if the scalp artist places the pigment into the...

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How much does SMP Hurt

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If you are wondering whether scalp micropigmentation hurts, then rest assured that the pain is not as intense as any other hair restoration procedure. SMP is not as invasive as a surgery so the client may or may not experience pain, depending on their own pain level. Pain from SMP is primarily based on a few factors, including: Experience and skills of the scalp artist Equipment used, that is, size and type of needles Quality of products, that is, organic pigments or chemicals Exact problem of the client Pain level of the client Does SMP Hurt Scalp micropigmentation does not...

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Are SMP Results Visible Immediately?

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No, scalp micropigmentation results are not visible immediately. However, many clients expect to see their new look immediately after the treatment. But the reality is that SMP results in some amount of redness in the scalp following the procedure so the actual result cannot be seen immediately. Remember, it involves making micro dots that recreate the look of hair follicles. This is what causes redness. However, there are some exceptionally good products in the market that make life easier for scalp artists to help their clients see the micropigmentation results immediately. DermMicro has come up with Redness Remover, which removes...

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