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How Painful Is Scalp Micropigmentation?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
SMP is not painful, unlike a hair transplant that causes painful side effects post-treatment. In fact, it is a long-term solution for hair loss problems that effectively camouflages scalp issues. You may experience some amount of discomfort but that easily disappears if the practitioner applies numbing medicine, making you feel more comfortable. What’s more, SMP uses microneedles that are relatively thinner than tattoo needles, which makes it easier to penetrate into the skin without causing too much pain. Additionally, scalp micropigmentation does not go deeper into the skin, which makes it a relatively painless procedure. However, since a needle still...
Does SMP Hurt?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
The first question that comes to your mind when you think of SMP is: Is scalp micropigmentation painful? Some wonder if they can feel micropigmentation when the scalp artist is working on their scalps. Well, in simple words, everyone’s pain threshold is different. That means someone might feel slight pain when others might only experience a little discomfort. A little discomfort is natural but that does not mean the procedure is painful. Since it involves the insertion of micro needles into the scalp multiple times, the pain is often marginal. But this discomfort is nothing compared with the pain and...
Can SMP Pain Be Managed?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
Does SMP cause pain? Let’s be frank. Scalp micropigmentation does not cause pain, though the pain threshold is always different for everyone. What you consider pain might be a slight discomfort for others. Everyone has a different way to manage painful symptoms. But here we are talking about the SMP-pain connection. Is there a relation? Well, the procedure might cause a little discomfort as the scalp artist inserts a needle into the scalp. Remember, your scalp will bear the brunt of this needle work multiple times. However, SMP uses microneedles, which are so tiny that you won’t even feel their...
Does SMP Hurt?
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