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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION

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Advantages and Disadvantages of scalp micropigmentation

The most important thing to establish is that scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a tattoo. Many clients think they will be leaving with a full set of hair or that scalp micropigmentation will help with regrowth. There have been cases where it did help with regrowth, but this is so rare that it’s not worth mentioning. The goal with scalp micropigmentation is not to regrow the hair; its purpose is to reconstruct the hairline or create density for existing thinning hair. Scalp micropigmentation is also used to cover scars like those after hair transplants, a burn, or patches of hair loss.

Advantage #1 No Need For Lifelong Drugs

Scalp micropigmentation is a considerable advantage because it is the #1 hair loss solution that does not require taking medications. You may be unaware that after a hair transplant, many are prescribed medication for the rest of their lives to maintain the success of the surgery. Medications such as Minoxidil and Finasterdine, along with treatments such as Derma rollers and PRP may be recommended. Minoxidil is a vasodilator prescribed as a topical solution to treat hair loss. Minoxidil is also prescribed as an oral medication to treat high blood pressure, and just like any medication, it comes with its risks. It may increase your heart rate, so be aware if you suffer from a heart condition. While some may not experience any side effects, the most common complaint is dryness, itching, and redness of the scalp.

Finasterdine, also known as Propecia is the other commonly prescribed medication given topically or orally. It helps control the production of DHT. Finasterdine is frequently used to shrink an enlarged prostate in hopes of avoiding prostate surgery. Both drugs help control hair loss but will not cure it. Also, halting the use of either one of these medications will cause the loss of any hair that grew back while you were taking them. The most significant side effect of Finasterdine is sexual dysfunction and even depression. Like all medications, they usually come with a long list of side effects.

Advantage # 2 No Need For Daily Use Of Toppik

For those who are unaware of what Toppik is, let me explain. I use it occasionally and think it’s a fantastic product; however, I can assure you I would not want to be using it daily. Toppik are hair-building fibers made of keratin protein that you powder onto your existing hair strands to create the appearance of naturally thick, full hair instantly. The downside is that, of course, they wash off. The two other significant downsides are that it can be challenging to blend in, so sometimes, I get a big blotch of fibers on one section. The other big downside is that they get all over the floor, sink, and even in your nostrils. I feel if you ever should wear a face mask, this is the time.

Advantage #3 No Downtime

You can go to work immediately after your treatment, and no one would know you had anything done. Unfortunately, with hair transplants, there is a significant time to heal. With surgery, your scalp will be very tender and may need pain meds. Your surgeon will have you wear bandages over your scalp for at least a day or two and prescribe antibiotics or an anti-inflammatory for several days.

There are two types of hair restoration surgeries FUT and FUE. FUT surgery is where a surgeon cuts a strip of skin from the back or side of your head and extracts individual hair follicles. This surgery is best when trying to achieve the most coverage and fullness. However, it does leave a large scar.

The second type of surgery is FUE. This surgery consists of taking individual hair follicles from your skin. This type of surgery leaves behind tiny white scars where follicles are extracted and thins out the donor site. I have had many clients who also had failed hair transplants or never received the coverage they hoped for. There is only so much donor site a surgeon can take from, and remember, everyone, heals differently. Hair transplants have a success rate of 10-80%. It rarely only requires one surgery; instead, it takes multiple, and if genetics are working against you, results will not be what you expected.

Advantage/Disadvantage #4 SMP May Stop You From Other Treatments

For the most part, you can continue with any treatment after scalp micropigmentation; however, using topical medication like Rogaine can fade your scalp micropigmentation faster due to the high alcohol content. Otherwise, you can still opt to have hair transplants in the future or a hairpiece.

Disadvantage #1: It’s Not Hair!

As mentioned in the beginning, scalp micropigmentation is not hair. Sometimes expectations can be too high. If your goal is to regrow your hair, hair transplants or a hairpiece may be your only option. Hairpieces can range in cost from $275-$800, not including monthly maintenance.

Disadvantage #2- Getting Bad SMP

Make sure to do your research and find a skilled technician. It is a particular skill that takes time to master. Sometimes, scalp micropigmentation is done incorrectly; it can be corrected by an experienced artist who can camouflage the bad work. Otherwise, laser removal might be the only viable option if the damage is too extensive. Lasers are very painful and can take multiple sessions to remove.

Hair loss is a journey and is very individually based. I highly recommend you do your research before any treatment. It is possible to get scalp micropigmentation after a hair transplant, but there is a healing time of 9-12 months before we can proceed with treatment. Scalp micropigmentation is low maintenance and effective. It doesn’t require any downtime and is significantly less expensive than other procedures. Make sure you address your gut health through diet, stress, and any other factors that can contribute to your hair loss. We can be experiencing many other symptoms in our daily lives and not realize that they are not typical, but it is our bodies’ way of telling us that something is out of balance.

 

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