Scalp micropigmentation won’t damage your hair follicles as they are much deeper in the scalp than the level at which the pigment is placed.

Like a tattoo, scalp micropigmentation is a form of permanent cosmetic treatment that will alter the appearance of your skin/scalp. Unlike a tattoo however, the pigment is specifically designed to fall under a similar colour spectrum of hair that has been cut extremely short and over time will only start to lighten rather than discolor.

Usually, it takes a couple of days for the initial redness to go away and fade, then up to a month for the pigment to begin to settle into the skin and fade to a more natural and permanent colour.

Because a lot of people see scalp micropigmentation as a tattoo to the scalp, they believe that it could be something that doesn’t look as realistic as a naturally shaved head. When it’s performed by one of our experienced practitioners though, it gives incredible results to the point where out clients can’t even distinguish between the micropigmentation and their real hair without growing it out.

Depending on the level of hair loss, most of our clients can expect to have between two and four sessions with us. The first session normally consists of us using a slightly lighter pigment to outline the new shape of the hairline, with session two consisting of creating a perfect colour match and adding some density to create a natural blend into your existing hair. In any remaining sessions, detail is added and the appearance of your new hairline is completed.

Although it is more commonly seen as a treatment for men due to the way it can create a natural and realistic looking “freshly shaved” appearance, scalp micropigmentation can actually be used in women too and is performed slightly differently. Whilst a man will undergo a scalp micropigmentation treatment to replicate the look of shaved head and reduce a balding appearance, women tend to have a scalp micropigmentation to create a shadow and density to reduce the contrast between scalp and hair.

Unfortunately, yes, scalp micropigmentation does have a few drawbacks and these will be discussed with your surgeon in your consultation before your treatment. The first disadvantage is also one of the biggest advantages of scalp micropigmentation and that is that it’s a permanent procedure. This new hairline and pattern will remain the same forever (similar to a tattoo on your skin) and to change it requires a laser removal process. Another major disadvantage is that you maintain the look, it’s required to keep your hair very short and you will need to be prepared to keep this look for a number of years to come.