Scalp Micro Pigmentation Warrington & Hair Tattoo

Hair loss is a common ailment with several genetic and environmental causes, it is therefore a problem that can affect anyone at any time in their lives. However, with advances in cosmetic treatments, hair loss can be amended without the need for invasive surgery.

More widely recognised treatments, such as hair transplantation, while not ineffective, do come with their drawbacks. The Scalp Micro Pigmentation procedure is not only another option that can be considered to tackle the issue of hair loss, it eliminates some of the common downsides to traditional hair transplantation surgery.

Scalp Micro Pigmentation is a procedure that involves adding colour in small dots to a scarred, blemished, or balding scalp that darkens over time and gives the appearance of shaved hair follicles to conceal the signs of hair loss and give a fuller appearance to pre-existing hair. The SMP treatment is akin to eyebrow microblading, another cosmetic procedure involving implanting pigment into the skin, however, the difference comes in the different types of needles/tools used in both procedures.

SMP from SMP Warrington is deemed a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure that takes between 6 to 8 hours over three sessions, fading can occur over time, especially for those with drier skin, and the colour of the pigment can change, but if proper care of the treated area is taken, the colour will not change and fading will be less of an issue. SMP can treat all of the same conditions as hair transplantation, including natural hair loss/thinning or receding hairlines that come with age. But more importantly, SMP from SMP Warrington can improve the visual effects of long term genetic conditions such as Alopecia, both Areata and Universalis. Due to the nature of the hair loss that comes with Alopecia, surgeons can find it difficult to transplant follicles into these effected areas, but SMP is effective in these areas, providing treatment for an issue long thought to be untreatable.

SMP from SMP Warington can also be used for individuals going through cancer treatment, providing a go-between while the hair regrows after treatment. Although SMP does not give the ability to grow one's hair back, it does give a realistic illusion of hair using pigment that can be difficult to distinguish between that of the pigment and real hair. The majority of people are suitable for SMP treatment, the only exceptions being those who are prone to keloids and those with scalp acne or other skin conditions, but if flare-ups of these conditions can be controlled prior to and between treatments, then they can be eligible for treatment. While SMP is not claiming to promote hair growth like it's surgical counterparts, it does deliver on what is promised, unlike hair transplantation that is not guaranteed to work in every patient.

Aftercare post-sessions and post-treatment for SMP (hair tattoo) is paramount. It is recommended that that between treatments, activities such as swimming, saunas, and steam rooms should be avoided, as well as exposure to the sun in the first 4 days after a session. When treatment is over, it is recommended that these guidelines are followed for 28 days, for the best results and longer retention of the pigment. The guidelines for traditional hair transplantation are similar, but are set for a longer period of time and includes activities such as heavy lifting, drinking alcohol and smoking.

SMP or Hair Tattoo is considered a safe procedure, using mostly plant-based ingredients for the pigment implanted into the skin, so aside from any allergic reaction to the pigment used, not only is SMP less invasive, it could be the safer option for hair loss patients. Not only can surgery come with more complications, even though allergies can occur with SMP pigment, this can also occur with surgery, with more common allergens such as surgeon gloves and certain types of anesthetic, not to mention the usual complications that come with any major surgery.

Hair loss can cause extreme insecurity among its sufferers, and some patients feel as though their only option is an expensive and invasive surgery, with no guarantee the desired result will be achieved, but with the SMP treatment, it offers a non-invasive, realistic and safe option with guaranteed results, for anyone suffering from hair loss.