What can I expect when pursuing scalp micropigmentation to hide FUE scars as somebody who tans easily?

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I am looking into SMP to cover my FUE scars. They are fairly visible under a #2 cut and I want to go shorter. My main concerns with SMP- Is SMP for scar repair only the dark dots that resemble hair, or is there also skin tone pigment being added to the scar? If there is scin pigment, is that faded into the surrounding skin? I tan easily and skin tone flunctuates throughout the year, is this going to cause problems?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Scalp MicroPigmentation results vary from patient to patient.  Tanning and UV exposure may accelerate the fading just as a tattoo will face with tanning and UV exposure.

Artur Kierach, MD · Answer

The idea of scalp pigmentation is to camouflage the skin complexion. This creates the contrast required to give the illusion of hair where hair is not. The pigment comes in different tones but not colors. Hiding hair transplant scars can work well depending on the size of the scars. Sunlight may affect the long term fading of the pigment as can natural skin characteristics.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The SMP specialist can match the skin tone. However, UV exposure can accelerate the fading of the pigment.  I would use a hat to help retain the pigment as much as possible.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The pigments used in SMP rarely gets impacted when the hair is long in the donor area if used to address FUE scars. If you wish to keep your hair short, then discuss these questions with the  doctor who is going to do the SMP for you.  Well trained SMP providers take your skin tones into account.

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What can I expect when pursuing scalp micropigmentation to hide FUE scars as somebody who tans easily?

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