The Pros and Cons of Scalp Micropigmentation

Like any hair restoration procedure, scalp micropigmentation or SMP has its pros and cons. When investigating whether it is the right option for you, it is a good idea to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages to help you make an informed decision.

So, here are the pros and cons of this revolutionary hair loss treatment.

The Pros of Scalp Micropigmentation

• It is a noninvasive treatment, not a surgical procedure, so you can get back to your routine within hours. As you are not undergoing surgery, there are no incisions, which means there’s a minimal risk of infection. It is like acupuncture for the scalp, using lots of micro-needles.
• Scalp micropigmentation is relatively painless as a numbing agent is applied to prevent discomfort.
• The look of a youthful head of cropped hair. Even though you are not getting your hair back, pigments are matched to existing hair color and skin for a natural look. The direction of your natural hair growth can also be mimicked.
• Immediate results – come into a clinic bald and leave with a new hairline and fuller look on your head.
• With proper care, the results are long-lasting. The pigmentation doesn’t fall out, although touch ups are usually required after several years.
• Once sessions are completed, it’s done. SMP is a permanent solution to hair loss, and unlike other treatments or procedures, you don’t have to waste your money on daily or weekly regimens such as pills, creams and shampoos to keep baldness at bay.
• When compared with other hair restoration options, such as hair transplants, SMP is often much cheaper.
• It looks completely natural. Nobody will believe you if you tell them it’s actually a hair tattoo, which is another name for SMP.
• SMP can be used to disguise scars from hair transplants as well as patches of hair loss caused by alopecia.
• Healing time is minimal, and there are no stitches to be concerned with or dressings to change.
• One of the biggest pros of scalp micropigmentation is that it restores confidence.

The Cons of Scalp Micropigmentation

When it comes to scalp micropigmentation, there aren’t too many cons. Although none of them are dealbreakers, it’s good to be aware of what they are.

• Your scalp is being tattooed, so you may experience some pain. How much depends on your pain threshold, but it is not high and can best be described as discomfort. Before your procedure gets underway, the SMP practitioner will apply a numbing agent to your scalp.
• Following your SMP session you must avoid wetting your hair for a few days. This means keeping your scalp dry in the shower and not engaging in physical activities that are going to make your head sweat.
• SMP does not age with you, so it will not change color with the passage of time, although it may fade. If you’re someone who prefers to have grey or white hairs to reflect your true age, you can simply avoid top-up treatments and let the hair tattoo get lighter as you get older.
• If you’re someone who wants to have long flowing locks that billow in the wind, scalp micropigmentation is not the answer. You will only ever have the same hairstyle, that of a freshly shaven scalp. While many people love that, it may not be for everybody. SMP creates an illusion of a full head of hair.

Guaranteed Results

Everybody’s hair loss is unique, and so are their ideas of what they want to look like. But if you are after a hair restoration procedure that looks incredible and has guaranteed results, the scalp micropigmentation pros definitely outweigh the cons.