Scalp Micropigmentation functions as a concealer, and the targeted artistic effect is similar to the visual effect of a stippled painting as dots are created between the pores of a balding scalp. This can be done with the hair remaining long or on a shaved scalp. The density of the stippling does not necessarily match the number of pores that contain the hair in the average adult. The density of the stippling created in the SMP process can be designed to produce shading and create the illusion of texture and fullness. The density of the stippling created in the SMP process can be designed to produce shading and create the illusion of texture, density and/or the look of a closely shaven head.

The SMP process begins with our experienced practitioners inserting a micro droplet of pigment through the skin and into the upper dermis, using a specialized Scalp micropigmentation instrument. The needle(s) perforate the epidermis to get to the upper dermis whereby the pigment is deposited in the uppermost layer of the dermis, known as the papillary layer. The papillary contains a thin arrangement of collagen fibers and supplies nutrients to select layers of the epidermis. This process is repeated thousands of times. During each insertion, the pigment particles become engulfed or overwhelmed by dermal cells and macrophages. The particles of pigment then live suspended in the upper layer of the dermis. This is the only way pigment particles can remain visible, by remaining in this state of suspension.

Multiple sessions for SMP are recommended and each session and treatment time can last up to 3 hours.

What pre-existing conditions can affect the final look of Scalp Micropigmentation?

It is important to keep in mind that certain pre-existing conditions can affect the final outlook of Scalp Micropigmentation. These include:

– People with diabetes
– People with serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy or autoimmune disorders
– People with any bleeding disorders
– People who take blood thinning medications
– People who have recently had Botox injections or fillers
– People with skin disorders such as dermatitis, psoriasis or history of skin cancer