Scalp Camouflage — Everything You Need to Know About Hair Tattoo

Find out how to scalp camouflage: works, who it's for, and how much it costs in our comprehensive guide.

Hair restoration with scalp tattoo gives immediate and guaranteed results. Long-term and relatively cost-effective, it can camouflage bald patches and scars, re-densify bald spots, and bring down a receding hairline.

Learn everything you need to know about scalp micropigmentation or SMP.

Scalp Tattoo: What It Is

Why Should You Consider Scalp Micropigmentation?

In terms of aesthetics, or paramedical tattooing, scalp camouflage is like a tattoo, but with a few important differences. It creates an illusion of more density by covering the scalp with dots that look like hair follicles, i.e. emerging hair.

Pigments are injected shallowly into the scalp's skin using a machine designed for cosmetic micropigmentation. Scalp pigmentation is not a traditional tattoo — the colors are formulated differently in order to be absorbed by the body, and they're implanted closer to the skin's surface.

It is important to note that scalp camouflage does not last forever, but it can last for up to 8 years.

Scalp Camouflage: Who Is a Candidate?

Hair restoration is for anyone who needs extra density between existing hair which might be thinner than what they want, whether it's a whole scalp, patches, over scars, or it's for someone who needs extra density between their existing hair. However, there are some contraindications.

Do You Qualify for Scalp Pigmentation?

There are certain conditions that make cosmetic tattooing unsafe. The following conditions require a doctor's clearance before you can undergo the treatment:

• People with diabetes (consult a doctor)
• Patients with bleeding disorders
• Those who take blood-thinning medications (consult your doctor and discontinue if possible)
• Women who are pregnant or nursing
• Those suffering from hypertrophic scarring or keloids
• Those suffering from viral infections or diseases
• Patients undergoing chemotherapy
• People with scalp irritations or psoriasis

Does Scalp Camouflage Work on Both Men and Women?

Yes, of course! There are a number of hair problems that can be solved using this technique. It is possible to recreate hair in the form of skin follicles using scalp micropigmentation, so the results look like freshly shaved heads, but if placed between longer hair, they just look like shades that give the impression of thick hair.

The Effects of Pigmentation on the Scalp

The Benefits of Scalp Camouflage

It is possible to treat the entire scalp area or only patches with SMP. The following issues can be camouflaged with scalp pigmentation:

• The total absence of hair
• Male pattern baldness (MPB)
• Hairline receding
• A patch of baldness
• Scalp scarring
• Sparse hair

What Is the Lifespan of a Hair Tattoo?

The longevity of the results varies from person to person. Hair micropigmentation usually lasts between 4 and 8 years for most clients, but it can fade after just a year or two or last up to 10 years.

Scalp Camouflage Tattoo Treatment

What Are the Steps in Scalp Micropigmentation?

Using scalp micropigmentation, pigment is injected in tiny dots into the skin of the scalp, following a pattern suited to camouflaging the problem. Treatment is a process, and results are achieved after several sessions. The average client needs 2-3 sessions, but more might be needed. Pigment retention depends on the skin.

Treatment Duration

Hair Micropigmentation Camouflage takes between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the size of the area to be treated. The 2nd session will last about half as long as the first, and any additional sessions will be even shorter.

Is Hair Micropigmentation Painful?

You shouldn't feel pain during the treatment, but you may feel uncomfortable. Before the work begins, artists at Brows & Lips apply a topical anesthetic to the area, which will eliminate the pain.

Is Scalp Pigmentation a Safe Procedure?

If done correctly, yes. There is a risk of infection or allergic reactions caused by pigments and other products. Always go to a certified, licensed place and follow aftercare instructions closely.

Scalp Camouflage Preparation

What Do I Need to Do to Prepare?

• For about two weeks, avoid sunbathing and tanning
• One month prior, stop using any retinol or Vitamin A products on the forehead and temples
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, aspirin, and fish oil supplements at least 24 hours before
• Before your treatment, avoid scalp treatments for at least two weeks
• Consult your doctor if you are taking blood-thinning medications

SMP Aftercare

The procedure is relatively non-invasive, but you will need to follow an aftercare routine between sessions until the area heals:

• For three days, keep the scalp dry. No washing, swimming, sweating, saunas, or steam baths
• Wash your head with water between days 3 and 7, but do not use soap or shampoo
• When you reach day 7, you can wash your head with mild soap

Scalp Pigmentation Camouflage Price

There are many factors that can affect the price of SMP treatment, but one of the biggest is the size of the area being treated. Generally, the price range is between AED 1,500 and AED 6,000, with scar camouflage and receding hairlines being the cheapest, and full head treatment being the most expensive.

Key Takeaways

Scalp micropigmentation provides immediate results and camouflages scars or bald patches on the scalp. The process involves inserting dots of pigment into the scalp's skin, giving a buzz-cut appearance and creating the illusion of more volume for up to 10 years. Visit our Scalp Micropigmentation page to book your consultation.

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