Does SMP fade after third session?

The first session's results will be a good gauge of how well the micropigmentation is retained. However, some fading after the first session is normal. The second and third sessions will help create more density and fullness to ensure the SMP lasts for many years.

How long does it take for SMP to fade?

After your complete sessions, your SMP is expected to last for a long time. It usually lasts up to 6-7 years. Then after some time, the color starts to fade away. Note that even after all these years, your Scalp Micropigmentation does not discolor.

Does SMP fade after a few days?

Once all the SMP sessions are completed and the ten-day aftercare period is over you may return to life as normal. However your skin will also do what it naturally does, which is shed. This shedding of the skin will eventually cause the SMP to fade.

How does SMP look when it fades?

Scalp Micropigmentation SMP is basically a light tattoo that fades like all tattoos. Some people seem to hold on to the pigment much better or longer. Sun exposure and skin type can affect how it looks over the years. Some patients return to have a touch up to make it look darker.

How do you keep SMP from fading?

Sun Exposure

You can guard against this by simply wearing a hat or applying sunblock lotion with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun will fade the vibrancy of your SMP.

Does Scalp Micropigmentation Fade? An SMP Practitioner Explains

Does SMP fade after 2nd session?

In some cases there may be some slight fading. This is perfectly normal, however, and is easy to correct during the second session.

Does SMP fade in the sun?

The skin on your scalp needs to avoid sunlight for at least 21 days after receiving scalp micropigmentation.

How do I lighten my SMP?

Most scalp micropigmentation practitioners can lighten it a little bit by using saline. Ask your SMP practitioner if that's something that they offer.

What happens if I sweat after SMP?

We recommend four days, but this can be flexible depending on how you feel. You may continue with the gym and exercise if you can refrain from excessive sweating. If you do overly sweat, then just get a paper towel and just blot away the sweat and that should dry out nicely.

Is oily scalp good for SMP?

Protecting your scalp from the sun is essential in maintaining your SMP and reducing the number of touch-ups you will require. Choose a natural or tinted sunscreen depending on your skin type. 3. For very oily or shiny scalps, a shampoo for oily scalp an help.

When can I exfoliate after SMP?

After your SMP treatment:

After scalp micropigmentation treatment, don't be tempted to stand under a hot shower and above all, certainly don't scrub. You'll need to remain true to this SMP aftercare advice for at least 3 to 5 days.

When can I wash my scalp after SMP?

After a scalp micropigmentation treatment, it's important that your head remain completely dry for at least four days. When showering in the first four days after a treatment, avoid getting any water or shampoo on your scalp. After four days, it's okay to wash your head using warm water and shampoo.

What should be avoided after SMP?

In general, you'll want to treat your scalp like an open wound after SMP treatment. Meaning, avoid getting it wet and keep it clean. No chlorinated pools, saunas, steam rooms, or tanning beds for 28 days after your final treatment. This will ensure a good, long-lasting result.

When can I shampoo my hair after SMP?

Basically, there's a 4-day period after each scalp micropigmentation procedure that you have to treat your scalp very carefully. After that, you can wash your hair with baby shampoo and water and you can get back to your normal routine.

How many sessions does it take to remove SMP?

Since scalp micropigmentation is applied with less depth than traditional tattoos, the number of sessions required to remove is less as well. On average most SMP removal takes 3 sessions spaced 6 weeks apart for removal.

Do SMP dots shrink?

These tiny scabs will flake away in the first 3-10 days and your body's immune system also removes any excess pigment caught in the healing wounds during the first 3 weeks. As this happens, it appears to the observer that the SMP® dots are shrinking.

Can you swim with SMP?

Definitely! After your scalp micropigmentation is fully healed—after you've gone through the three treatments in the three appointments, you can definitely go ahead and swim as much as you like.

Will I regret scalp micropigmentation?

Will I Regret Scalp Micropigmentation? No, you will not regret it.

How long does SMP tattoo last?

How long does scalp micropigmentation last? HPT® scalp micropigmentation is designed to last a number of years and typically we would expect this treatment to last between 1-3 years.

Can I shave my head 4 days after SMP?

You Can Shave Your Head Starting With Day 4

If you want to shave your head, now it would be a good time to do it. Make sure that you use an electric foil shaver such as the Remington Rotry Shaver (Click on following link to purchase) as this tool causes minimal disturbance on your scalp pigments.

Can I wet my head after SMP?

After SMP treatment, do not wet your hair. For example, a wash, swim, or sweat session could all lead to faster fading for your skin. And, as each piece of ink is like a small open wound to the skin, it can also be painful. Avoid shaving as well with a normal blade until 15 days after and direct sunlight for 30 days.

How can I make my SMP look better?

How long after SMP can I use minoxidil?

You may not use minoxidil or other alcohol-based products on the scalp for 4 weeks after SMP.  You may switch to a non-alcohol based minoxidil that can be used 2 weeks after the procedure.

Can you tell if someone has had SMP?

If you have scalp micropigmentation done on the top and crown of your head because that is where your thinning is, and you leave the sides long, it is going to be noticeable… But it's noticeable in a way that you would notice someone who had shaved just this part of their head and not the sides.