The area is a healing wound, so proper aftercare is critical. Therefore, absolutely no makeup is allowed on the treated area, makeup at a safe distance outside the tattooed area is fine with careful application. Do not tint your lashes or brows and avoid any products that contain active skincare ingredients, like Retin-A. If you’re unsure, it’s always best to defer to your artist.
Yes! By color matching the pigment to your skin tone, we are able to cover most scars with real looking hair. The results, of course, depend on the amount of scar tissue formed, age of scar, location, etc. Consultations are always free, and we encourage you to come in and speak to us about your concerns, and we will better be able to advise you on the results we expect to see after the treatment. Scalp Micropigmentation is a great adjunct treatment for scars on the scalp caused by injury, medical procedures, or hair transplants. SMP can be used to camouflage these scars into your natural hairline to greatly reduce or eliminate the appearance of the scar.
The pain level for both Microblading and Ombré brows is considered mild to none. Prior to each treatment, your artist will apply a topical anesthetics to numb the area which will be reapplied throughout the treatment. Everyone responds differently to the anesthetic and depending on the client, the feeling of the treatment has been described as “light nail scratches” to not feeling anything.Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine.Following the treatment, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Clients may take Tylenol if necessary but not aspirin or ibuprofen for at least 72 hours.
Although pain management and your comfort is our ultimate goal during the treatment, most Men and Women rate the treatment between 1-3 on a pain scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst pain ever! We use the most powerful topical anesthetic possible to increase your comfort, and decrease the amount of pain involved in the procedure.
Absolutely! By placing the correct amount of pigment and “dots” per square inch and color matching the pigment to your skin tone, the results are a realistic, full head of hair. The result looks like a freshly shaved head of hair, or a buzz cut. As well, having a SMP Hair Density treatment will add fullness and density to thinning hair. It is important and imperative that you attend a reputable clinic and speak to the SMP artist that will be doing your treatment in order to ensure that the SMP artist has the required knowledge and experience to get the results you are looking for.
The immediate healing process takes about 7-10 days, however, the brow area takes 3-4 weeks for your new eyebrow tattoo to shed completely and the pigment to surface to its true color.
Most SMP treatments require 3 sessions of 1-4 hours, again depending on the degree of baldness, you may need less or you may need more. Your first treatment requires the application of pigment to the scalp. The second treatment, usually 7-14 days after the first treatment, allows us to touch up any spots and to continue to add density to the scalp. Your third treatment, which is 4-6 weeks after your second treatment, this allows us to ensure that you are happy with the results and to do a final touch up and continue to add density to the scalp, if needed.
The pain level for both Microblading and Ombré brows is considered mild to none. Prior to each treatment, your artist will apply a topical anesthetics to numb the area which will be reapplied throughout the treatment. Everyone responds differently to the anesthetic and depending on the client, the feeling of the treatment has been described as “light nail scratches” to not feeling anything.Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine.Following the treatment, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Clients may take Tylenol if necessary but not aspirin or ibuprofen for at least 72 hours.
Of course! Women can experience thinning hair, baldness or bald spots, and alopecia.
The benefits of having an Scalp Micropigmentation Treatments include: The appearance of a full head of shaved hair or a fresh buzz cut Simulate realistic hair follicles and recreate your hairline Increase Self confidence Increase Self esteem Hide scars, burns, hair transplant scars, birthmarks Restore hairline for all types and levels of baldness Camouflage thinning hair or bald spots for men and women Increase hair density for men and women.
- Do not drink alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your procedure. Do not drink alcohol in excess after your procedure as it will slow down your healing process.
- Do not take an Aspirin or Ibuprofen, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, St. Johns Wort, evening primrose one prior to your procedure, unless medically necessary. You may resume immediately after the procedure, but these will thin the blood and compromise pigment retention in your skin.
- Bring any photos of the look that you want to achieve.
- Avoid booking during your menstrual cycle as it can increase pain sensitivity.
- Do not wax, tan or tint the eyebrow area 3 days before your appointment.
- No anti-aging treatments such as microdermabrasion, retinol, chemical peels, laser, facials 2 weeks before your appointment.
- No facial injections one month prior to procedure.
- On the day of your appointment avoid caffeine/exercise and wash your hair prior to since hot showers are not recommended.
SMP can help regain your confidence and self-esteem for any type of balding, the most common being: Crown Balding Receding Hairline Semi or Complete Baldness Alopecia Thinning Hair for Men and Women Bald Spots
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Diabetic
- Undergoing chemotherapy
- Epilepsy
- History of keloids, hypertrophic scarring/ inflammatory hypopigmentation
- Heart problems
- Dark pre-existing tattoo or pmu
- Skin irritations or psoriasis
- Accutane, Retina A, Renova in the past year
- Allergic to lidocaine, epinephrine, any numbing agents
- Lupus
- Botox in the past 3 months
- Steriods – must have been off medication 6 weeks prior to procedure
- Viral infections or disease