Scalp Tattoos vs. Scalp Micropigmentation: Which is Better?
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is not a procedure that you would typically find being offered in your neighborhood tattoo shop. One reason is that the inks used in tattoo shops are designed to last for many decades. But they also fade, disperse, and turn shades of blue-green over time.
By contrast, the specialized pigments that the Moore Hair Clinic uses in scalp micropigmentation procedures for our hair restoration patients are specifically designed to:
- Hold their color and not turn green over time
- Precisely match the color of each individual patient’s hair follicles
Over time, true SMP pigments will become less strong, but they will not change in color in any way. The effects of scalp micropigmentation hair loss treatment procedures typically last for between five to seven years, after which time you will need to repeat the process in order to maintain the appearance of naturally occurring hair follicles.
Why Not Use Tattoo Shop Needles?
With respect to Scalp Micropigmentation, tattoo shop needles are much too large for scalp micropigmentation procedures, and penetrate much deeper into the skin’s dermal layers. SMP, in contrast, Scalp Micropigmentation utilizes highly specialized SMP needles which are specifically designed in such a way as to match the width of a human hair, and are only designed to penetrate to the second dermal skin layer, thereby offering minimal discomfort for the patient. Because of this, we are also able to ensure much greater accuracy of hair follicle replication for an extraordinarily natural looking outcome.
Hair Restoration & Hair Loss Solutions in St. Louis
At the Moore Hair Clinic, we offer a range of both surgical and non-surgical hair loss solutions for men and women of all ages. Combining the latest in hair restoration and hair loss treatment technology and artistry, we help you look and feel your best, restoring not only your hair, but your self-confidence and the ability to live your life to the fullest, on your own terms. We encourage you to call and schedule a private, no-obligation consultation with a Moore Hair Clinic hair loss specialist in St. Louis, who will work one-on-one with you to answer all your questions and help you find your perfect hair loss solution.
