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Can a Scalp Tattoo Help with Hair Loss?

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Men and women continue to feel embarrassed at the sight of hair shedding, especially baldness. Luckily, there are a plethora of options to overcome the problem. while not all hair restoration techniques are effective, scalp tattoo aka scalp micropigmentation is fast becoming a popular choice for those with hair loss and related problems. The best thing about SMP is that it is cost effective, permanent, and painless. While it may not stimulate the growth of hair, the procedure can camouflage scalp problems effectively, thus covering up areas of reduced hair growth.  Is SMP A Hair Tattoo? Well, ideally, it is...

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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 To Remove SMP?

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Scalp micropigmentation is a hair restoration solution for scalp problems. However, sometimes the procedure does not work if done by untrained tattoo artists. Scalp micropigmentation is the job of experts so it works best when performed by experienced scalp artist. A tattoo artist or an unskilled SMP technician may not produce desired results. An inexperienced artist may deposit the ink too deep, where it may leave a shadowy residue or migrate. Sometimes a client may feel bored of carrying the same look over and over again and might want to change it. If a client is unhappy with the shape...

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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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