SMP - Scalp Micropigmentation

Feel Better Than Ever With Scalp Micropigmentation

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How does SMP Work?

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a specialized form of tattooing. This medical grade cosmetic procedure involves depositing pigment into the outer layer of the epidermis on the scalp to replicate a healthy hair follicle. We use a very fine needle so we can precisely create an impression of one ‘hair follicle’ at a time, mimicking normal hair growth and creating the illusion of hair.

SMP is a fantastic solution for multiple levels of hair loss. SMP can create a freshly shaven look, add density to thinning hair, or camouflage scars from hair transplants and other traumas. 

Each treatment is custom and will be different for each case. We always apply the pigment in a conservative buildup manner to create a natural looking result.

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Side view of a person's head showing a gradient pattern of small black dots on the scalp, with facial features and ear visible.
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Digital illustration of a person's head with short hair, featuring a dotted pattern on the scalp area.
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Create the appearance of natural hair density gradually over your SMP sessions

Real Patients. Real Results.

  • Comparison of a person's hair before and after a hair transplant, showing increased hair density and coverage.
  • Comparison of a person's bald head before and after a hair transplant, showing increased hair density and hairline restoration.
  • Before and after images showing a man's scalp, with hair loss in the before photo and increased hair density in the after photo, indicating a hair transplant procedure at Prime Hair Hair Transplant Clinic.
  • Comparison of a man's scalp before and after a hair transplant procedure, with visible increase in hair density after.
  • Before and after images of a person's scalp showing hair restoration at Prime Hair Transplant Clinic, with the top image labeled as 'Before' showing significant hair thinning and the bottom image labeled as 'After' showing denser hair growth.
  • Comparison of a person's scalp before and after hair transplant. The 'before' image shows a bald scalp with white markings indicating the transplant area, and the 'after' image shows a fuller, evenly covered scalp with freshly transplanted hair.
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Your Questions Answered

  • When mimicking shaved hair, matching the exact hair colour is unnecessary. Short or shaved hair tends to appear dark, allowing for variations of black that can be adjusted based on skin tone. Recent research indicates that unless using carbon-based true black ink, the pigments in coloured inks may bleed and alter, resulting in hues of blue or orange. Therefore, careful consideration of ink selection is crucial for achieving the desired outcome.

  • Scalp micropigmentation, to put it simply, is a form of tattooing. Small dot like imprints are made to match what hair follicle groupings would look like if your hair was shaved. We carefully design hairlines as they would appear naturally, giving them density and definition.

  • There will be small dot like imprints throughout the area of SMP. There will also be redness and some minimal scabbing surrounding the imprints. This redness and scabbing will appear larger than the area of the actual imprints. However, redness will typically last for about a day and after 2 to 3 days the scabbing will flake off, leaving only the fine imprints of “hair follicles”.

  • For the first 3 days there will be redness and irritation followed by flaking of the skin as it heals. This will be the most noticeable after four to five days, the redness and irritation is gone and only the imprints from SMP are visible. Most people will not notice a well done SMP job, in that your scalp will look natural, as opposed to a very obvious tattoo.

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