A skilled scalp micropigmentation (SMP) practitioner can help you treat baldness without surgical intervention. The process involves creating tiny tattoos that mimic natural hair follicles. SMP practitioners use micro-needles to deposit pigment into the upper layer of your scalp, and they can also match your natural hair color. Here are a few ways SMP treats baldness:
Covering Bald Spots
SMP uses micro-dot replication; a practitioner creates tiny, shallow pigment dots that mimic real hair follicles. The pigments are carefully created to match your preferences, and the size, angle, and depth of each dot vary to replicate your follicle patterns. You can use scalp micropigmentation to address male or female pattern baldness; the treatment creates the appearance of a closely shaved head. Treatment usually involves multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart to safely build density and shade.
Since the follicles are merely tattoos, SMP doesn’t restore actual biological hair. The treatment is non-invasive and provides cosmetic camouflage that covers balding areas. If you still have some hair that grows back, you’ll need to shave regularly to maintain a clean, uniform appearance. A skilled artist can help you achieve various styles, such as the buzz cut or short stubble. The SMP procedure helps blend hair and the tattoo for a realistic look.
Restoring Receding Hairline
The SMP process may be used to restore a receded hairline while maintaining a natural appearance. Skilled practitioners create unique strokes that resemble natural follicles in places where the hairline has receded. You can choose bold, crisp hairlines or go for a natural, aged look. Practitioners also vary pigment color and thickness to create a realistic appearance for your age, existing hairline, and hair color.
Improving Hair Density
Scalp tattoos can help improve density in areas with thinning hair. The micro-dots cover the visible areas of your scalp, creating the appearance of a full head of hair. SMP allows you to keep your existing hair and increase visual density without pursuing advanced surgical treatments, such as transplants. The treatment is ideal if you have full hair but need to address density and distribution issues. SMP also works for thinning hair in areas such as:
- Beards and sideburns
- Mustaches and goatees
- Other facial hair
Concealing Scalp Scars
SMP helps treat scar-related baldness. Scars can occur from accidents and injuries or after treatments like follicle unit transfer (FUT) and follicle unit extraction (FUE). Hair doesn’t grow on scar tissue, and the area may also appear lighter than the rest of your scalp.
Hair tattoos cover scar tissue with tiny strokes that resemble hair follicles. The strokes conceal the scar, blending it with the surrounding scalp tissue. Practitioners follow existing follicles and angles to create pigments that look natural and indistinguishable from real hair. Treatment usually requires multiple sessions to safely achieve the desired density and appearance; spaced sessions also allow healing between applications.
Find a Scalp Micropigmentation Artist Today
SMP offers a non-invasive alternative to hair transplants and a long-lasting solution. Once applied, the tattoos can last several years without additional procedures. Occasional touch-ups help maintain the look, and you can change it as needed. Speak to a scalp micropigmentation artist today to schedule your first session.
