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Why Does My SMP Keep Fading?
Posted by Mary Shoufield on
Scalp micropigmentation is a permanent procedure. However, there are several factors that can cause fading of the pigment. Unless you are aware of those factors and practice scalp aftercare tips, your pigmentation is at a high risk of fading. Choosing an unskilled scalp practitioner, spending hours in the sun, and using harmful, abrasive aftercare products are some of the factors that make your scalp pigment prone to fading. In normal conditions, the pigment fades away slowly over a period of time and requires touch-up sessions after a few years. How Does SMP Look in the Sun? Scalp micropigmentation looks the...
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...
What Ink Is Used for SMP?
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SMP is not a tattoo, though it might seem similar to it. The scalp artist must be trained and experienced in delivering consistent results that imitate the look of natural hair follicles. The method of injection in scalp micropigmentation is different. The SMP practitioner uses the best ink for scalp micropigmentation. They use needles of different widths to meticulously place tiny droplets of ink in the upper layer of the dermis, which is just beneath the epidermis. A scalp artist focuses on creating a pattern that recreates the look of hair with SMP ink. What makes SMP different from conventional...
SMP Treatment and Care
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Does SMP treatment work for everyone? Scalp micropigmentation is meant to hide baldness, scars, thinning hair, and a receding hairline. It works for both men and women, giving them the look of a fuller-looking head of hair. With SMP, you will feel more confident. It will help restore your self-esteem. Who Is a Candidate for SMP? People with alopecia, thinning hair, pattern baldness, and those undergoing cancer treatment or chemotherapy are candidates of scalp micropigmentation. Those who have undergone a hair transplant may also want to opt for scalp micropigmentation to hide the surgery scar. With SMP, bald patches look...
What Machine is Used for SMP?
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Scalp micropigmentation uses a pen machine to deliver pigment into the scalp. The best SMP practitioners prefer a stable yet lightweight pen machine that efficiently does its job of pigment implantation. SMP pen is designed to deliver high-quality scalp procedures. There are different types of pen machines available, with those with longer strokes designed to deposit more pigment into the scalp without penetrating too much into the scalp. They use micro needles that penetrate into the outer layer of the skin or epidermis to enter the dermis layer. With the right SMP machine, the scalp artist can control the depth...