Hair tattoo
Ahair tattooorscalp micropigmentation(SMP)[1][2]is a non-surgical, superficial cosmetictattoothat gives the illusion of a closebuzz cuthairstyle on abald heador density to a thinning crown.[3]The procedure can also be used to conceal scars fromhair transplantationand hide the visual impact of burns or scars on the head. Scalp micropigmentation can be performed on all ethnicities.[4]This procedure does not involve local anesthesia during the procedure. In contrast to traditional tattoos, this treatment is superficial in that it penetrates theepidermallevel of the skin, and ink is deposited in the upper dermal level of the skin in order to avoid macro impressions.[definition needed][4]The advantages of this procedure is that the hairline can be adjusted or touched up with relative ease.
The cost of scalpmicropigmentationdepends on a variety of factors, such as location, proximity of the clinic, and the severity of hair loss. The procedure takes three to four sessions which usually last about two hours each. The chosen ink color matches the current color of the hair follicle. Although scalp micropigmentation is a permanent treatment, it can be removed with laser treatment.[5]There are no scientific data on whether people have suffered side effects over the past ten years as long as the ink used is from a reputable distributor. Practitioners[citation needed]may opt to perform a small patch test on an inconspicuous part of the scalp before performing the full treatment to rule out allergies to the ink. When researching a location that offers this service, thehairlineis one of the most crucial aspects of the treatment. If this procedure is not done properly, it can in some cases leave the patron with an unnatural finish.[citation needed]
History of SMP
[edit]In the early 1990s, in theHair Transplant ClinicofSacramento,USA, Dr. Alvaro C. Tranquina developed a ‘dermal micropigmentation’ technique and for 7 years conducted trials with 62 patients. The results were published in the medical journal for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and concluded that: “The results proved that Micropigmentation of the Scalp is a safe and effective technique in camouflaging scalp scars” (Tranquina, 2001).[6]
References
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- ^Inkdsmp (11 August 2023)."smp hair treatment or inkd smp".Ana James.Retrieved7 April2019.
- ^Elisabeth Leamy(May 31, 2012)."Considering a hair tattoo? Pro's and cons to consider before you commit".ABC News.RetrievedDecember 16,2012.
- ^abKynaston, Lee (2013)."Scalp micropigmentation explained".Men's Health.Archived fromthe originalon 26 June 2015.Retrieved7 June2014.
- ^Vendeville, Geoffrey (2016-03-25)."Losing your hair? Consider a scalp tattoo".The Hamilton Spectator.ISSN1189-9417.Retrieved2019-04-23.
- ^"History Of SMP".Folisim.5 May 2021.Retrieved1 June2023.
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