Each patient’s hair loss treatment plan is unique, as the number of sessions required depends on the size of the scalp area and the extent of micropigmentation needed to achieve the desired outcome. After the first session, a follow-up treatment may be scheduled one to two weeks later to restore any pigment lost in the initial session. It is normal for the skin to reject some pigment after the initial session, so a second session may be required to replace the lost pigment and enhance the appearance of a fuller head of hair. Additional treatments might be needed to refine the results and achieve the best possible outcome.

Each session can last up to five hours, depending on the scalp areas requiring treatment and the micropigmentation needed to achieve optimal results. Since each patient has unique hair loss concerns and appearance goals, the length of your treatment sessions may differ.

The duration of scalp micropigmentation depends on factors such as skin type and lifestyle. To keep the look defined, touch-ups may be necessary every few years, making it a low-maintenance option.

A primary goal of scalp micropigmentation for hair loss is to achieve a natural-looking result. The process involves selecting a pigment color that matches your natural hair color and skin tone for a realistic and subtle effect.

Minimal downtime is a key benefit of SMP. After your treatment, you can go out for dinner without concern for recovery. Any redness on the scalp is temporary and fades quickly, making it a treatment that can easily fit into your busy lifestyle.

This treatment for thinning hair helps create the look of thicker hair for individuals with:

• Alopecia Areata: A condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

• Chemotherapy-Related Hair Loss: Treating hair thinning caused by chemotherapy.

• Female Hair Loss: Addressing hair thinning concerns in women.

• Hormonal Conditions: Covering hair loss due to PCOS

• Male Pattern Baldness: Ideal for receding hairlines or bald spots at the crown.

• Thin Hair or Scalp Visibility: Perfect for minimizing scalp visibility.

• Scars or Birthmarks on Scalp: Effective at hiding scalp scars or birthmarks.

Scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic procedure aimed at creating the look of thicker hair, not promoting hair growth. It does not affect hair follicles, nor does it cause hair loss. Its purpose is to provide a fuller, more dense appearance to the hair.

To prepare for the treatment, clean your hair and scalp. The practitioner will then map out the treatment areas. If baldness is present, the practitioner will design a hairline that complements your facial features, age, and head shape. The color of the pigment is chosen to match your natural hair. A numbing agent is used to minimize discomfort. Due to the finer, smaller needles used in scalp micropigmentation, the procedure typically causes less discomfort compared to traditional tattooing.

Scalp micropigmentation is a popular choice for patients who are dissatisfied with their hair transplant surgery results, particularly the scarring from follicular unit extraction (FUE) or follicular unit transplantation (FUT). Both procedures involve removing skin grafts from the scalp and relocating them to areas with thinning hair or bald spots.

Scalp micropigmentation stands apart because it doesn’t involve surgery or the removal of skin strips to harvest hair follicles for transplantation. SMP is a non-invasive treatment that tattoos small hair follicle designs on the scalp, offering immediate results that appear more natural than those from hair transplants.