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What Tools are Used for Scalp Micropigmentation?

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So you are experiencing hair loss and looking for the right solution. You have tried many solutions but are not too happy with the results. of course, every treatment might not work for you, and it does not happen overnight either. You may have to wait for months or years for the treatment to show results. does that mean you will continue to struggle with hair loss? Of course, not! There is scalp micropigmentation to mimic the look of a fuller head of hair. SMP is the job of specialists, who are skilled in using the special SMP tools and...

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Can SMP Go Wrong?

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Yes and no. Yes, scalp micropigmentation can go wrong due to various reasons. Wrong products can make the procedure look fake. The size of needles matters the most in scalp micropigmentation and can ruin the results if a wrong size is chosen. First things first, your choice of SMP practitioner will play a crucial role in the treatment result. If you choose a tattoo artist for the job, you can expect a bad end result. Choosing a skilled SMP technician with experience in scalp micropigmentation and access to the best quality SMP products is the right way to go. What...

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What is the Best Tattoo Machine for Scalp Micropigmentation?

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What machine is used for scalp micropigmentation? SMP pen is one of the most important tools in the kitty of scalp micropigmentation practitioners. The specially designed pens are lightweight and efficient to implant the precise amount of SMP pigment into each follicle in the client’s scalp. What size needle is used for SMP? There are different sizes of needles available on the market but not all are made for scalp micropigmentation. What is the SMP needle size? The most experienced SMP professionals prefer a 3-point microneedle for pigment implantation 1.5-2 mm deep. SMP needles are special type of microneedles that...

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Can a Scalp Tattoo Help with Hair Loss?

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Men and women continue to feel embarrassed at the sight of hair shedding, especially baldness. Luckily, there are a plethora of options to overcome the problem. while not all hair restoration techniques are effective, scalp tattoo aka scalp micropigmentation is fast becoming a popular choice for those with hair loss and related problems. The best thing about SMP is that it is cost effective, permanent, and painless. While it may not stimulate the growth of hair, the procedure can camouflage scalp problems effectively, thus covering up areas of reduced hair growth.  Is SMP A Hair Tattoo? Well, ideally, it is...

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Is Scalp Micropigmentation Same as Tattoo

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There are a only few similarities between scalp micropigmentation and tattoo. Both SMP and tattoos use a handheld machine to implant pigment into the skin with a microneedle. Now that’s where the similarities end. Both procedures use different needles, pigments, and techniques for implanting the ink. In fact, SMP artists are trained and skilled in using specialized tools to implant pigment into the client’s skin. While a majority of people choose SMP to cover scalp problems, tattoo is more like a cosmetic procedure that clients prefer for fun. Which needle is used for scalp micropigmentation? SMP involves using a microneedle,...

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