SMP for HAIR TRANSPLANT SCARS

before and after result of SMP to cover a hair translant scar
Faux Scar smp Hairline by Creative Scalps

Understanding Hair Transplant Scars

FUE Scars

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a popular hair transplant technique that involves extracting individual hair follicles from the donor area. While FUE is minimally invasive and often advertised as scar-free, it can leave an array of small dot scars, typically from ear to ear, depending on the amount of donor hair used. These dot scars are usually flat and can be effectively camouflaged with SMP. Excellent results are typically achieved after three to four sessions, blending the pigmentation seamlessly with your existing hair.

FUT Scars

Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT), also known as strip surgery, involves removing a strip of scalp from the donor area and dissecting it into individual follicular units. This procedure often leaves a noticeable linear scar. These scars can be relatively large and may require you to grow your hair long to hide them completely. However, SMP offers an alternative by using small tattoos to blend the scar with the surrounding hair. Although FUT scars may be raised to varying degrees, SMP can gradually build up layers of pigmentation to disguise the scar area effectively.

SMP for FUE Scars

FUE scars are generally easier to camouflage due to their small size and flat nature. The process involves:

  • Assessment: Evaluating the extent and pattern of the dot scars to determine the best approach.
  • Colour Matching: Selecting pigment shades that match your natural hair colour to ensure a seamless blend.
  • Application: Using fine microneedles to apply pigmentation in and around the scarred area, mimicking the appearance of natural hair follicles.
  • Sessions: Typically, three to four sessions are needed to achieve optimal results, with each session carefully building on the previous one.

SMP for FUT Scars

FUT scars, being larger and sometimes raised, present a different challenge. The process involves:

  • Assessment: Evaluating the size, shape, and texture of the linear scar to plan the treatment.
  • Colour Matching: Choosing pigment shades that blend with your existing hair colour.
  • Layering: Gradually building up layers of pigmentation to cover the scar, which may require more sessions due to the nature of the scar tissue.
  • Camouflage Techniques: Employing specialised techniques to ensure the pigmentation blends naturally with the surrounding hair.

Benefits of SMP for Hair Transplant Scars

Non-Invasive Solution

SMP is a non-surgical procedure, making it a safer and less painful option compared to additional surgical treatments for scar revision.

Immediate Visual Improvement

Unlike other scar treatment methods that may take time to show results, SMP provides an immediate visual improvement, helping to restore your confidence quickly.

Long-Lasting Results

With proper care, the results of SMP can last for several years. Periodic touch-ups can help maintain the pigmentation’s vibrancy and ensure the scar remains concealed.

Customised Treatment

SMP treatments are tailored to each individual’s specific needs, ensuring that the pigmentation matches their hair colour and style preferences for a natural look.

Enhancing Confidence

Hair transplant scars can significantly impact your self-esteem and how you feel about your appearance. SMP offers a reliable and effective way to conceal these scars, allowing you to enjoy your hair transplant results without the constant worry of visible scarring. With SMP, you can feel more confident in your appearance, whether your hair is short or long.

Want more information?

For more information about how scalp micropigmentation can help with hair transplant scars, check out our FAQs page. Here, you can find answers to common questions and learn more about the process, aftercare, and long-term benefits of SMP.

By providing a detailed and comprehensive overview of how SMP can address hair transplant scars, this updated content offers valuable information for those seeking to improve their appearance and regain their confidence.

FAQ’s

Get the answers to our most frequently asked questions about scalp micropigmentation.
If there is anything else that you want to ask or need clarification with, get in touch with us.

What is scalp micropigmentation (SMP)?

SMP is cosmetic tattooing (medical hair tattoo) that offers a solution to hair loss by replicating hair follicles that are about to grow giving the impression of a shaved look. SMP can treat anywhere on the scalp that is losing hair or even complete baldness of the scalp.

Prices vary from £600 per session to £1,300 per session depending on which artist carries out the SMP Prices are based on a session price rather than individual case price.

Scalp micropigmentation gives the look of a shaven head or a stubble shadow look, the treatment at Creative Scalps will be undetectable, only you, the people you choose to tell and Creative Scalps will know.

This is dependent on the amount of hair loss. As a general rule, you will be looking at 3 or 4 sessions over a 6-8 week period. Each session can last 2-4 hours.

This is done according to skin tone and/or remaining hair colour. We have huge experience of a diverse range of clients from all cultures. 1st sessions usually start with a lighter shade and we gradually build up density and darkness as we progress to complete your treatment.

We can go through some pictures of hairlines and draw some hairlines on you. When choosing hairlines it is always best to play it safe, not going too low on the first visit. Then on the second visit you would have decided how low you want to go. We can also produce various hairline styles depending on what you like (ie jagged, soft, slightly receding, edged up, lines and designs) Creative Scalps have developed techniques and procedures to ensure your hairline will be in the correct place and suit you and your style. We are from a barbering background and have years of top level experience to ensure this is done correctly.

No. We use different pigments, inks, machines, needles and techniques. Scalp Micro Pigmentation is a specialist field of its own and requires a highly experienced technician to achieve great results.

No not at all, as the depth of the needle is only into the upper dermis, if anything the treatment has been known to stimulate hair growth.

Results of completed treatments will last for years, depending on lifestyle and immune system. Many clients like to have a top-up session after 2 or 3 years just to keep their new style looking fresh.

TOP-UP  prices vary according to what is needed. Prices for an existing client can variety from £470 to £1000.

For best results you would need the treatment to dry heal for 4 days after each treatment. So this would mean avoiding sweat, water and any sorts of creams, lotions etc….
After this period you can slowly increase activity.

Everyone is different depending on skin types. Immediately after treatment our technician will clean your treatment and use an anti-redness topical anaesthetic so you will leave the clinic looking and feeling great. The redness may possibly be with you for a day or two typically.

The treatment is perfectly safe, we use sterile equipment and brand new packaged needles for every procedure. We take health & safety very seriously and are fully insured and regulated.

No, as we only use a carbon based black pigment which is diluted to match your skin tone.

Yes, direction of hair growth is always taken into consideration for the most realistic results.

The honest answer is yes you are going to feel discomfort as with any tattoo procedure. We advise clients to have eaten well and be in good health on the day of treatment. Our pre-treatment advice also includes moisturising the scalp twice daily in the days/weeks leading up to your procedure. This will help soften the skin. The elation you will feel after solving your hairloss issues will far outweigh any discomfort from treatment. 

We can work it around your work or social life no problem, weekends late nights early mornings are all ok. Creative Scalps has one of the worlds most skilled and experienced technicians so we do sometimes have waiting lists of 4-6 weeks.

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