When can I shave my head following scalp micropigmentation?

Since SMP consists of small, pigmented dots, on close inspection and especially with bright lighting, the pigment may not look totally natural. 

Yes.  Temporary SMP may seem attractive for those who don't want to commit.Some temporary SMP pigments are encapsulated in microscopic silicone.  As your body works to carry away the SMP pigments, this silicone has to go somewhere!  Silicone is not readily excreted by the body....

Scalp Micro Pigmentation is similar to a tattoo.  Like a tattoo SMP will fade over time.  You may need a touch up years down the line.  The interval between the touch up is dependent on the quality of the SMP pigment, the quality of work performed, and your exposure to UV light...

I have had several tattoo artist come to me for their SMP work.  I am sure with training, a tattoo artist can do it. However, they would need the special instrument, needle, and pigment to make it work.  Tattoo artist can't give you local anesthesia for a pain free experience. 

If you look at our web site below, you will see many shades of color on the different patients that had SMP done. We try to match the right color to the problem being solved. This is a real art form in our hands. We have choices of black, varying degrees of gray and brown which all can be mixed....

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...