What’s the difference between scalp micropigmentation and classic body tattoos?

You may wonder how this differs from tattoos done on the body by tattoo artists. First, the inks used for scalp micropigmentation, scar camouflage, or other paramedical tattooing are quite different from the inks used on the rest of the body. Tattoo inks can be unreliable in the sense that some are permanent and will never fade or lighten, though they may spread and shift. Others inks, such as certain colours, fade quickly. Semi-permanent inks are recommended for the face and scalp because they do gently fade over time as the skin and features shift on the head and face with gravity and age. This is a good thing. Typically, the hard, thick, and permanent lines achieved with body tattoos do not mimic natural skin or hair well. The colour range of medical semi-permanent inks are very natural and are designed to blend with our natural tones.

The specialized needles used for scalp pigmentation are also key to this type of work because they are extremely fine and suitable for creating the illusion of hairs. The goal of SMP is to create such fine, realistic hairs that no one would detect – even close up – that they are not your real hairs.

Lastly, though wonderful artists, most tattoo artists do not have the extensive medical training, certification, and experience with hair restoration technology that your practitioner should. This is one area where choosing a specialist will show. And the results are permanent.