Scalp Micropigmentation is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos (permanent pigmentation of the dermis) as a means of producing designs that resemble hair follicles to the scalp. It is suitable to people experiencing hair loss/thinning particularly in people who have lost their hair due to age, disease (such as alopecia), chemotherapy, or a genetic disturbance, and to disguise scars and white spots in the skin such as in vitiligo.

The colourant additives used in cosmetic tattoo pigments are subject to the same pre-market approval as cosmetics and or colour additives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. However, because of other competing public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety problems specifically associated with these pigments, FDA traditionally has not exercised regulatory authority for colour additives on the pigments used in tattoo inks.

Scalp Micropigmentation requires touch ups. Cosmetic tattooing is considered semi-permanent as it does not wash away, however pigments are designed to fade over time. Factors such as skin type, iron deficiency, pigment  (lighter fades faster) and sun exposure can affect the rate at which these pigments are broken down. For best results, it is recommended that your clients follow aftercare instructions and touch-up their tattoo every 5-6 years (or as needed). Touch-ups are normal and expected for cosmetic tattoo procedures.

• Male pattern baldness

• Female pattern baldness

• Thinning hair

• Alopecia areata

• Scalp scarring (including FUE/FUT scarring, strip scarring, plug scarring, alopecia scarring, and accident scarring)