Top 4 Reasons For Scalp Micropigmentation Regrets And How To Prevent Them

How to prevent scalp micropigmentation regrets

 I will explain the reasons in detail in the following of this article one by one and give you solutions.

Now we can take a look at the factors.

1- Level of technician proficiency:

So, before going to a clinic to get your treatment pay attention to their level of expertise and experience. Do not trust fake reviews and low prices.

2- Your skin type

I categorize the skin types for a scalp micropigmentation treatment as below:

• Skin condition: Normal, dry, or oily – each skin has its own circumstances and can affect the result
• Hair transplanted scalps: These types of scalps should be found more sensitive
• Skin diseases such as alopecia can change the results and longevity of the pigments

As I mentioned, these all are on the technician to identify the skin type and conditions of each skin and apply the best technique for SMP. All of the aforementioned conditions could be revealed in the consultation session prior to the first treatment session.

3- Pay attention to Pre-care

Do not forget you are a part of this treatment, and you can improve your result. There are some simple tips which can easily ruin the result or bother the technician during the process. For example, some sensitive skins (people who had done hair transplants) need anesthetic ointment during the process to reduce any inconvenience, but having too much coffee can reduce the numbing ointment efficiency.

You can find the scalp micropigmentation pre-care Here

4- Pay attention to after-care

You can find the After-Care for SMP by clicking here.

5- Equipment and safety

You can find those easily on social media or on the website of each artist. For example, look for the “About Us” page on their website and see their certificates and qualifications.

6- Choosing the right colour:

What if we have got a bad SMP? What should I do if I regret getting scalp micropigmentation?

There are a few ways to get rid of your awkward scalp micropigmentation. I will mention all the ways whether they are theoretically or practically efficient.

Laser Removal

A laser is a non-destructive way to break down the ink particles into finer particles using a high-energy electrical current or light. A laser is the best way to remove your old SMP and several sessions are needed to remove it completely. Because the SMP ink is placed superficially, mostly, 2 or 3 sessions would be enough ( More sessions might be needed depending on the laser technicians). Also, new SMP treatment should be done at least 6 weeks after the last laser session.

Saline solutions (Salted water or other solutions)

In this technique, the ink tried to be taken out by a machine and salted water and is mostly used for permanent makeup. It works well for fresh and continuous tattoos. Totally, it is not an appropriate way to remove the botched SMP, however, removing a coin-size botched SMP is feasible.

Undo scalp micropigmentation removal

I tried to find sources about this method on google and most of the websites are writing down the same definition for this method with no proof of efficiency. In my opinion, it is a subset of saline solutions with a different material. To be honest, these kinds of solutions could work well partially, but on the whole of the head, they could be time-consuming and less effective.

Conclusion for SMP regrets:

All in all, any kind of SMP that is far away from your anticipation and natural hair look, could be counted as a botched SMP. There are several reasons that can cause scalp micropigmentation regrets including Ink migration, inconsistent colour, infection, and fading. To avoid being regrated, you must pay attention to 6 factors including Technician proficiency, pre-care and aftercare, standard equipment, skin type, and colour match. Many of these factors could be controlled and recalled by the technician and finding a qualified person is the best way to have the whole package in one place. However,  when a botched SMP is done for any reason, a Laser is the best way to remove it.