Scalp Micro Pigmentation benefits and side effects

Scalp micropigmentation is a type of cosmetic procedure, with the help of which hair starts appearing thicker. This cosmetic procedure is also called a hair tattoo. With the help of scalp micropigmentation, patches or thinning hair seen on the scalp due to hair fall can be made to appear thicker. Here let us clarify that hair loss cannot be treated through this process.

In scalp micropigmentation, small dots are made on the scalp with the help of a small and thin needle and color. These dots give a thick look to the hair. These dots are made with permanent ink. If scalp micropigmentation is done by an expert, it becomes easier to hide the areas where there is less hair on the scalp. Not only this, if people facing baldness get scalp micropigmentation done, then they appear in buzz cut style. This procedure is non-invasive, due to which surgery or anesthesia is not required while getting it done.

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Scalp micropigmentation is divided into three different parts, about which we are explaining in detail below -

The following are the benefits of getting scalp micropigmentation done -

• No surgery of any kind is done.
• Not much pain is felt during the procedure.
• The problem of baldness or less hair can be solved at a low cost.

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There can be the following disadvantages of getting scalp micropigmentation done -

• Being allergic to cosmetic pigments.
• There can be a risk of infection using an unsterilized needle.
• Sometimes hair tattoos may not look natural.

To avoid these losses, keep the following things in mind -

• The expert performing scalp micropigmentation must have a license to do it.
• To see the before and after pictures of scalp micropigmentation.
• If there is a problem with allergy, then definitely inform it to your expert.

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After getting a tattoo done on the scalp, you may have to stay away from the following types of activities for several days -

• Wear a shower cap while bathing to keep your head dry. Do not wash your hair or scalp until the expert tells you to.
• Heavy exercise should be avoided.
• Do not take a bath with hot water or go to steam room. Doing this can cause moisture to accumulate on the head.
• Protect the scalp from the sun.
• Don't let your head sweat.

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Scalp micropigmentation can typically last for four years or longer. Cosmetic colors used in scalp micropigmentation are permanent but different from those used in tattooing. Therefore, after a few years, their color gradually starts reducing.

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If someone has the following types of problems after scalp micropigmentation, then one should contact the doctor -

• Having problem of infection.
• Getting fever.
• Pus formation on the scalp.
• Feeling severe pain.
• Redness of scalp.
• Swelling on the scalp.

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Be it the problem of hair fall or baldness, do not let it hurt you. It would be better to take proper care of your hair and have a healthy diet. Sometimes, due to medical conditions, there may be problems with hair fall or baldness. Therefore, if you are worried about any such problem, contact a doctor. The doctor will give you the right advice and treatment keeping your health condition in mind.

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