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Still confused about how permanent SMP is. Does it fade to the point that it is almost all gone?

Terrific1954
The practitioner I talked to says it fades after 5-8 years and you need touch ups. Does it mean it fades to a point where it is almost all gone and it doesn't look bad and detectable? I am really worried about having a bad tattoo on my head 10-15 years down the road. I also inquired about Tricomicropigmentation and was told that although it fades completely it does discolor, bleed and turn blue. I want to take the plunge but I am worried about the permanent effects.

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