Does SMP hurt?

The size of your SMP will determine the duration of your session. In general, the first hour of your treatment, you will feel mild levels of discomfort, and very low levels of pain. As the treatment progresses, you may or may not feel these levels change. It is really dependent on your pain management strategies.

Is SMP hair painful?

The scalp micropigmentation treatment uses a dotting technique, which is much less painful than scraping. The experience of pain is heavily dependent on your personal pain tolerance. Your perception of pain can be influenced by psychological, environmental, and emotional factors.

How long does SMP take to heal?

It usually takes around 7-10 days for the scalp to fully heal. For the first few days, the area of treatment may appear red. This should be no cause for alarm, and it indicates the body is doing what it's supposed to be doing.

Can you feel micropigmentation?

Many people worry about the pain involved with scalp micropigmentation. Since only the outer layer is treated, this is less painful than a traditional tattoo. Each person experiences pain differently. Thus, it's important to tell the artist if you're uncomfortable.

How long does an SMP procedure take?

Each treatment typically takes between four and five hours. How many treatments you need will depend on the amount of scalp getting SMP. Even if it's only for a small area like a widow's peak, Cohen says three to four treatments are still needed for long-term retention since SMP is a process of layering color.

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Can you shower after SMP?

So you can actually shower on the first day of your scalp micropigmentation procedure, the thing is you want to avoid scrubbing your scalp, so you can shower a day off but as far as shampooing and then towel drying your head, you're gonna have to wait until at least the 4th day.

Will I regret scalp micropigmentation?

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

Is SMP a good idea?

While you might think that SMP could be restrictive, it isn't! It can work for nearly every hairstyle to give you the look you want. Whether you have short hair, long hair, grey hair, male pattern baldness or alopecia, SMP can work really well with all styles.

Do you have to shave your head for scalp micropigmentation?

Although a fully shaven head is most common for Scalp Micropigmentation, many clients receive treatment to add density to thinning hair or bald spots, in which case shaving is not necessary. For this kind of treatment to have a natural appearance, it is actually necessary to have hair distributed all over the head.

Do hairline tattoos hurt?

It's a semi-permanent tattoo that makes it look like you have fuller hair. During the scalp micropigmentation, you will likely experience at least mild discomfort, but it won't be long. You can also ask your doctor about a pain reliever for fear of persistent pain.

Can I wet shave after SMP?

After all scabs on the scalp have healed an electric shaver (foil) can be used as an alternative to a hand held razor. However, after each SMP session that you have with professional scalp technician, you should refrain from having a wet shave with a razor for at least 10 days.

Can I wash my hair after SMP?

WASHING YOUR SCALP AFTER SMP

After four or five days, give your scalp a good wash with warm soapy water. Avoid any strong chemicals such as anti-dandruff shampoos or any hair growth products just for a few days. You may start to use these types of products again 10 days after each procedure.

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.

Can you use numbing cream for SMP?

Does SMP hurt? The process can be painful but most technicians will use a topical numbing cream like Zensa Numbing Cream to make the process pain-free.

Does SMP damage hair follicles?

Thankfully, scalp micropigmentation does little to no harm in existing hair. SMP is similar to tattooing and the pigments themselves present no side effects to hair follicles. You can expect hair regrowth to be as normal as possible when you undergo scalp micropigmentation.

Can people tell if you have SMP?

If you get a bad hair tattoo or you have botched scalp micropigmentation, then yes, it's very noticeable. But really the only key in telling what scalp micropigmentation is going to be if your pigment was not well matched to you and then if there's a lot of blowouts.

Does SMP hair look real?

Scalp micropigmentation can look incredibly real when done correctly. Most clients tell us that their co-workers or family members say they look younger or ask if they got a new haircut but they won't be able to pinpoint the exact change.

What happens after first SMP session?

After your first session, you'll come back within the next 10-14 days for your following session. The next 2 to 3 sessions will ensure the pigment is retained in the scalp for long-lasting results. If you have any questions about the first scalp micropigmentation session, you can contact your specialist.

How realistic is SMP?

Whilst SMP won't give you the long locks of Samson or Rapunzel, SMP can offer a realistic looking head of hair. The goal of SMP is to offer a shaved buzz-cut look, so it will be virtually impossible to tell the difference between the pigmentation dots used in SMP and real hair follicles.

What are the disadvantages of SMP?

There are only two real “downsides” to having SMP, which involve the procedure itself. The first being the experience of having your scalp tattooed, and the second relating to the slight inconvenience of aftercare for the week after your procedure.

Does SMP grow hair?

No, the scalp micropigmentation treatment will not grow your hair back. However, the SMP treatment will give you the look of short hair or a tight buzz-cut. We recommend keeping your hair at a shorter length to create the most natural outcome.

Does anyone regret SMP?

Reviews of the Professionals – Getting scalp micropigmentation is a life-altering decision, and there are some common SMP regrets. This is especially true if you end up in a bad scalp micropigmentation clinic.

Can SMP be removed?

For those wanting to remove their SMP treatments, there are basically three options – laser removal, saline removal, and the new Tattoo Vanish / UNDO Removal.