Does repeating SMP cause damage to the scalp over time?

May 5, 2024
Asked By:realselfmember000 in New York, New York

Hi, I hope you are doing well! I am wondering about the safety of scalp micropigmention. I know it should not damage the hair follicles since they are located deeper than where the SMP is injected. However, does having the SMP touch-ups (having the ink injected again once every few years) cause any damage to the scalp skin over time? Thank you!

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Answer: Safety of Repeated Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Touch-Ups

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