​Skin Micropigmentation

THE MANY BENEFITS OF SKIN MICROPIGMENTATION
No medication needed, no invasive surgery. The results are instant and you can see the immediate difference it makes in just one session. Colors and pigments are adjusted and layered each session and the average treatment consists of two to three sessions. There are little to no side-effects associated with skin micropigmentation and general skin reactions and symptoms associated with traditional tattoos and permanent make-up and cosmetics are minor.

Who Can Benefit from Skin Micropigmentation

This process may be useful for people who experience all forms of hair loss. This includes, but is not limited to people with:

• cancer
• alopecia​

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it painful?​
It depends. Before the procedure, your SMP practitioner will apply a topical numbing agent to your scalp. That said, it’s good to keep in mind that there may still be some discomfort. However, how much discomfort largely depends on your pain tolerance.

People with scalp acne or other skin sensitives like psoriasis should avoid getting SMP during a breakout or flare-up, as it will be difficult to apply pigment to the inflamed areas. If you’re prone to developing keloids, which are more common in darker skin, you may also not be a good candidate for SMP.

What should I do before my SMP Treatment?
Shower before each treatment. You won’t be able to wash or wet your scalp (this includes sweating excessively) for four days after each appointment.

How long does the treatment last?
Typically between four and five hours.

How many treatments you need will depend on the amount of scalp getting SMP.
Typically three to four treatments are still needed for long-term retention since SMP is a process of layering color.

• Treatments will be scheduled a few weeks apart.

After Treatment
In the weeks between treatments, don’t go swimming, use steam or sauna rooms, or take extremely hot showers that may cause a steam storm.
Avoid exposing your scalp to the sun for the first four days (wearing a hat is fine). On the fifth day after treatment, you can expose the treated skin to sun for one hour, or 45 minutes if you have very fair skin.

Keep in mind, though, that less sun exposure to the treated area means better long-term retention.