We all want to have a healthy and full head of hair, but it is not always easy for everyone to achieve this look. If you want to enjoy the look of a full head of hair, but don’t want to undergo a treatment such as a hair transplant, scalp micro pigmentation (SMP) might be the ideal choice for your scalp. This treatment imitates the look of a closely shaved head and it can also blend in with the look of the natural hair of the patient. Scalp micro pigmentation is a minimally invasive treatment that places microscopic dots of dermal pigments into the scalp. The addition of the pigments fills in the appearance of the areas of the scalp where more skin is exposed thanks to bald spots or thinning hair. In order for the pigments to properly match the scalp, the procedure is performed using specialized tools and needles. By placing the pigment into the papillary layer of the skin, the appearance of the hair on the scalp can be created by the doctor. It is important to make sure your doctor is properly experienced and trained in performing the treatment as a combination of surgical skills and an artistic eye are necessary to achieve the desired look. The procedure relies on speciality pigments in order to achieve the imitation of a closely shaved head that is not obvious to anyone viewing the scalp. The addition of pigment to bald or sparse areas of the scalp can even create the appearance of more hair when performed along with the transplanting of new hair to the treated area. A natural look is achieved by matching the colour of the pigment with the colour of the hair of the patient which can make it difficult for the average person to determine the difference between the natural hair follicles and the pigment. It is important to note that the results of scalp micro pigmentation are not permanent, but they are long-lasting. In general, the results can last anywhere from three to five years. Even though the pigment can start to fade as time passes, it will not necessarily change colour. Patients can have touch-up treatments in order to maintain the results gained from the treatment. While it is not necessary to have an annual follow-up treatment, it can help to lessen the amount of fading that might occur on the scalp.
