SMP can provide an incredibly authentic look; no one will be able to tell at a glance. This procedure can accurately replicate your hair follicles with pigments that match your natural hair colour. So you don’t have to worry about your friends and colleagues finding out unless you tell them yourself.

The main thing you need to remember is that while the procedures for SMP and tattoos look similar, they are entirely different. SMP uses advanced machines and specially formulated ink that won’t change colour to blue or green like tattoo ink. You certainly never have to be afraid of your head changing colour after having the procedure done.

Depending on factors like your head size and the degree of hair loss, the procedure can last for around 3-6 hours. Keep in mind that at least two sessions are required for the final result to be up to standards. The follow up session is only for some density enhancement and other final touches; it only lasts for an average of two hours. The number of sessions done isn’t exactly fixed. You can opt for additional sessions till you find a satisfactory result.

There is very little pain during scalp micropigmentation. Many people undergo the procedure expecting something along the lines of a regular tattoo, and they end up very surprised. The needles for SMP penetrate shallowly into the skin, so there’s only some minor discomfort compared to the pain of tattoos. You also have the option of taking painkillers or using topical anaesthetics to make SMP completely painless. In any case, pain isn’t a major consideration for whether or not you should undergo SMP.

SMP is a non-surgical procedure thus there’s virtually no recovery period. At most, there will be some redness immediately following the procedure. This redness completely vanishes after a day then you can resume your normal tasks. For those with darker skin complexions, you probably don’t even have to worry about this minor inconvenience.