What Kind of Ink is Used For SMP?

Question

Is the same ink used for body tattoos used for SMP?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

SMP pigment used can be the same or different than inks used for body tattoos.  Not all SMP ink is the same.  Each clinic has their own proprietary ink.  In other words, it is not the same.  Thus, the results are not the same.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

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 infections such as the reaction shown in the web reference bloew

What Kind of Ink is Used For SMP?

Answers (2)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Scalp Micropigmentation

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

What Kind of Ink is Used For SMP?

Answers (2)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Scalp Micropigmentation

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.