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What can you do to make sure SMP on a strip scar doesn't turn blue?

Tim ColMar 6, 2017
can kenalog injection, fraxel laser and dermabrasion improve the scar so smp is less likely to turn blue?

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Dorukakg,We do not know what type of temporary pigment was used or how many touch ups were performed. We use only organic pigments from Beauty Medical. We also perform smp procedures in two days sessions, and then performed an evaluation at one month to assess if a touch up is needed. We ...

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Pclarktor,Our smp is safe in these conditions because it is very superficial at only .5 mm, the inflammation in those conditions occurs much deeper around the sweat glands. Also we use only organic pigments from Beauty Medical. However, I would not recommend it in folliculitis or WBC...

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Cosmos37,SMP is done to a depth of .5 mm, laser treatment to remove this pigment should not damage the surrounding follicles. However, the natural organic pigments that we employ are normally eventually metabolized, hence they will fade in due time if so desired.To continue the benefit of the...

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Gromace:Thank you for your question. We recommend an in person visit to have a close up examination. We find  it is best to test the scar tissue to see how it accepts the pigment. We use only organic pigment from Beauty Medical, it is temporary because it is organic which means it will be ...

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Roco101, No it would depend on the smp procedure, whether you are looking to go down the permanent or temporary pigment route. We offer an all organic ink from Beauty Medical, which is a temporary solution. It would also depend on the shade of gray. If your hair is salt and pepper color that ...

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Vputtas,It all depends on the healing in your case and hair growth. Our scalp trico-pigmentation uses 100% organic ingredients Beauty Medical supplied, hence safe. The needle depth is very shallow at only .5mm, so it should not damage the hair. All the best,Bernardino A. Arocha, MD

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