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Does SMP Fade In the Sun?
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If you have undergone scalp micropigmentation, it is crucial to include sunscreen in your skin and scalp care regime. Sunlight poses the biggest threat to scalp micropigmentation. UV rays can affect the effectiveness of SMP pigment and cause it to fade and break down its molecules. But it is easy to protect your scalp from harmful sun rays with an effective sunblock with at least SPF 30 (sun protection factor). UV rays can harm the pigment even on cloudy days so adequate protection is needed to safeguard your scalp micropigmentation ink from fading. Use a sunscreen with SPF of 30...
What is the Recovery Time After SMP?
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Scalp micropigmentation involves making small incisions into the skin. The goal of the treatment is to create an illusion of hair follicles and make the scalp look like a full head of hair. However, since the perforations are small and made using microneedles, they are harmless and painless. This makes the process of SMP recovery speedy. The body tries to correct the damage caused by these small ruptures. The immune system becomes active and starts the healing process. Precautions When perforation is made in the dermis, there is little bleeding and the body’s inflammatory response begins in the form of...
How to Eliminate Shine on Head After Scalp Micropigmentation?
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That bright ball appearance of your scalp is disappointing for many of you. Perhaps you feel that it draws attention. It’s okay if you are not happy about your scalp shine. You are not alone. In fact, many men want to get rid of head shine after scalp micropigmentation. While the procedure does help reduce shine, it cannot stop natural oil production in your skin. In that case, you might look for ways to prevent shine on your head. Let’s see what you can do to eliminate shine on head after SMP. What Causes shine on head? If you have...
Is SMP Pigment Safe or Dangerous?
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Is scalp micropigmentation safe? Is SMP pigment safe? Well, if you have these questions in mind, you are at the right place. Let us explore the safety and dangers of micropigmentation. It is a non-surgical procedure that uses organic pigments for micropigmentation. The goal of SMP is to create the appearance of follicles using SMP needles and ink. But how safe are SMP tools, especially SMP pigments? How Safe is SMP Pigment? Thus far, scalp micropigmentation is not known to cause any side effects. There are no reports of any SMP ink effects either. However, the pigment may cause allergy...
Does Sun Affect SMP?
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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...