Scalp Micropigmentation is considered to be the sole solution to hair thinning and hair loss. This treatment is found to give guaranteed results. The pigments are injected into the skin in the form of tiny dots that mimic the emerging follicles of hair. This treatment persists for several years till the time the individual’s body tends to break these down.
So, Scalp Micropigmentation treatment usually lasts for many years, and the majority of the clients witness that these scalp micropigmentation is still visible even after a passage of 5 years. But the fact is that this fades with time and whether this faded scalp micropigmentation looks good depends on several factors.
So, here we shall discuss how the Scalp Micropigmentation treatment behaves over time, the factors that determine its fading and what should be the ideal interval in which they should be touched up.
What is the period through which Scalp Micropigmentation treatment last?
The overall longevity of a scalp micropigmentation treatment varies from one client to another. But a significant fading indeed occurs after three to six years. In several cases, this lightens even faster but also there are cases when it persists even longer than six years.
Although the procedure of scalp micropigmentation is very similar to the procedure of tattooing, the obtained results are not supposed to stay permanently. The color deposited on the scalp’s skin is a very special kind of pigment that gradually fades & can be replenished from time to time.
Why & how does SMP fade?
Two major processes are usually involved in SMP fading: skin exfoliation and pigment absorption.
Even though the pigments deposited into the skin during Scalp Micropigmentation are very safe, the human body still tends to perceive these as foreign materials. Thus, the immune system gets activated and works hard to eliminate these. This starts attacking the molecules of pigments as soon they are deposited into the skin. This breaks them gradually and takes away these particles. They extract them following a natural body mechanism.
Some pigment molecules then break down quite faster than others, and a few remain in the skin for a longer time. However, they start fading and become lesser visible.
The above explained is the internal procedure & the primary mechanism for fading the pigment. Apart from that procedure, this is also a fact that the skin renews constantly and as the skin’s surface layers are replaced, a tiny portion of these pigmented cells also eventually sheds off.
What does SMP look like after five years since you have opted for it?
The 5-year mark is usually a means when scalp micropigmentation fades enough, and you may want to refresh it again. If this treatment is conducted by some skilled practitioner who uses top-grade pigments and great techniques, then this will appear to be okay and relatively good.
The level of fading of SMP cannot be accurately predicted in advance and usually depends on various factors. Also, it varies from one person to another.
The factors that determine the SMP fading pace
The factors that are responsible for SMP fading are as follows:
- The overall strength of the individual’s immune system & body chemistry – Some systems usually work harder at breaking down the pigments & this results in a quicker SMP fading. This is usually considered the major factor.
- State and type of the scalp skin – Normal skin retain the pigment in the best possible manner. If your skin is oily, the sebum usually pushes a very significant amount of the pigment. In case the skin is dry, then this can appear to be flaky and more amount of skin will be shed. This will result in more SMP fading.
- Exposure to sunlight – The UV rays present in the sunlight accelerate the pigment’s fading. While considering this fact, the top of the head is most exposed to the sunlight, and thus the pigment fading accelerates more significantly. This can be prevented by using a cap or SPF when you go out in the sun.
- Routine care – If you use harsh products for your scalp washing, then the ingredients will speed up the process of fading the pigments. Also, the fading of SMP depends on the duration your scalp remains wet every day.
Is there something wrong that can go with SMP after a period of 5 years?
Honestly speaking, SMP can go wrong in various ways in case the techniques used by the artists are not 100% perfect. This can even go wrong if this is not of very high quality. If the SMP process is correctly done, it can easily sustain for five years or even more.
The final note
This is a suggestion from the experts that you should not get SMP refreshed very often. If your scalp micropigmentation is more than five years old and has faded, you can get a touch-up or refresh it. SMP Hair Creations is the best place to get Scalp Micropigmentation done perfectly and sustainably. So, go for it and get rid of your bald look.