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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...

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,...

SMP is different from a traditional tattoo in more ways than one. The biggest difference is in the type of pigment and its placement. The needle type and size is another important criterion. Scalp micropigmentation pigment is placed at a shallower depth compared to normal tattoo ink. There are three main skin layers, depending on their depth, from epidermis being the top layer to dermis, the second or middle later, and the subcutis, which is the last layer. Each skin layer has different sub-layers. How Deep Do SMP Needles Go?The best scalp artists keep it just below the epidermis. There’s...

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...

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...