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SMP when offered by non-doctors, fall under the same regulation as tattoo shops. SMP clinics need a license by the city. SMP employees need a cosmetology license.
This is a tricky question that hopefully will gain traction with regulatory boards. In every state it is a different qualification. Some states say you have to have a cosmetology license, others say you have to have a tattoo license. It's all over the place and no regulation on the level of skill or experience for the operator. Make sure your SMP operator not only knows how to perform SMP but more importantly, knows how to handle complications to SMP-scarring, dark spots, excessive scaling or dryness of the scalp, etc. Nikki D. Hill, MD
Although similar to tatoo the needles, technique and instrument used for micropigmentation is different from that used for tatoos. This can be explained in detail when visiting in person with an experiencd certified Scalp Micropigmentation specialist.
A test procedure in an inconspicuous location is always a safe bet. Patients can then see results and experience the procedure on a small scale. Atopic patients can possibly be allergic to the dyes used.Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced certified mi...
A few days after micropigmentation the swelling will subside.After that a sauna should be safe.Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced certified micropigmentation specialist.
Every doctor has a different post-care regimen. It is always a good idea to ask your doctor. In general you can us the pool few days after SMP. A few of my patients who swim and use the pool everyday went back to swimming in as little as 2 days.A bad Scalp Micro Pigmentation SMP can make...
Sweating it out with exercise may make you feel amazing but it is not recommended right away after a procedure of scalp micro-pigmentation. Sweat can have adverse effects on the newly settling pigment that can lead to potential pre-mature fading. The first 4 days to one week is crucial in...
SMP, or scalp micropigmentation, is a painless procedure that uses highly specialized equipment and unique techniques to carefully and expertly inject all-natural, color-tailored pigments into the scalp creating a completely natural look of the patient’s hairline. A typical procedure involves a...
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