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What ink colors are available for scalp micropigmentation?

Jul 24, 2015
Just black? Or is there brown too? How do you ensure the eyebrows match a bit.

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

We use only organic pigments, but most tattoo parlors use pigments that contain metals like mercury, arsenic, and other heavy metals that can react to the skin. Our Pigments are sterile when used, but reports by FDA investigators report contaminated pigments/inks are not uncommon along with...

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

We generally perform three sessions. The reason is that in the first session, the pigment at times, gets absorbed by the body and loses its value. IF we overshot on the first session to anticipate this, then the first session might be too dark. On the second session we know what happens to the...

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Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS

There is minimal or no pain involved during or after scalp micropigmentation.  Topical or local anesthesia make this procedure well tolerated. Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced Certified Micropigmentation Specialist.

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