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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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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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Is SMP Good for Adding Density?

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Scalp micropigmentation is one of the most effective ways to add density to hair. However, this requires the use of the best quality tattoo ink as well as the expertise of the artist. Careful and precise application of the pigment can result in remarkable results for both men and women. A scalp expert knows how to create the best look that complements the client’s existing hair, scalp, and hairline. A client with diffuse thinning and an intact hairline can benefit significantly from scalp micropigmentation. SMP experts are trained in filling bald patches of hair. They can even fill a completely...

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SMP Depth: Does It Go Deeper into the Skin?

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How deep does SMP needle goes? Can it go deeper? Or can it stay shallow? Why should it be placed in the top layer of the dermis?

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