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Does Sun Affect SMP?

Posted by Mary Shoufield on

No doubt, scalp micropigmentation is one of the most effective, quickest, and long-lasting hair restoration treatments available. It is also known to be permanent. But the sun can damage the pigment, especially when SMP is fresh. The more the sun exposure, the faster the fading. Why does sun affect scalp micropigmentation? Well, SMP is a surface level tattoo, which is just beneath the top layer of the skin. As a result, too much direct exposure to the sun can result in quick fading of the ink. Typically, the treatment results can easily last 5-10 years if SMP aftercare protocol is...

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