How many sessions will I require?
All routine SMP treatments are performed over 3 separate sessions and this is the number of sessions included in your quote.

What if my hair turns grey as I age?
If your hair were to turn grey later on in life, this would have no affect on your look after having Scalp Micropigmentation. Our pigments are specially formulated to settle into the scalp over time. This means that over the years, your SMP treatment will slowly become a lighter shade, whereas others may require a touch-up to freshen or darken their SMP treatment, if your hair were to turn grey, you may never require a touch up session as you would simply allow the pigments to lighten naturally as your hair turns grey.

How will you design my new hairline?

At Scalp Culture we are one of the very few SMP clinics worldwide who have the expertise to create extremely natural hairlines. Hairline design is one of the most important stages of your treatment process as it sits in the most prominent positions on your scalp.

Designing your new hairline is something we take time over during your first treatment session. We add around 45 minutes to your first treatment session for hairline design. We take your input on your preferred hairline whether it be a defined hairline, a natural receded look, or a subtle, soft hairline, and our practitioner will advise you along the way. We begin by drawing your new hairline using a wax pencil and make any adjustments as necessary. Only once you are happy with your new hairline design do we start the Scalp Micropigmentation treatment. Although you will have a new hairline in place from your first treatment, it will be a subtle result as we build the density of your treatment over the following treatment sessions. This allows for changes to your hairline if desired over these sessions.

How long will Scalp Micropigmentation last?
SMP is a Permanent solution to hair loss and will last a lifetime with maintenance touch-ups along the way. How often you require touch-ups depends on various factors such as your immune system, how you look after your treatment and UV exposure.Some clients may require touch-ups around every 4 to 6 years whereas others may require touch-ups around every three years. Some clients may never need a touch-up. It really does differ from person to person. Touch-ups are usually completed within 1 - 2 hours.

Will my treatment be noticeable to other?

Our Scalp Micropigmentation treatment is designed to match and blend in with your existing hair seamlessly and therefore is not noticeable.

Some of our clients tell us that the odd friend may give them complements such as they look well or that something looks different but they can’t quite put their finger on what has changed.

If you was to look closely at the hair of a shaven head, the hair looks like lots of small dots. We use our micro needles to replicate these dots using our specialised technique. The SMP treatment is blended seamlessly into the existing hair resulting in a completely undetectable result. For clients with longer hair, these micro dots would be built up over your treatment sessions until the required density is reached.

At Scalp Culture, we specialise in natural looking results and always advise against anything other than this. We like to ensure that our clients gain results which look like they have a full, natural head of hair rather than they have had something done to their hair.

SMP is a subtle change which simply completes your look, giving you back your hairline which borders your face again and restores your confidence.

Do I have to keep my hair shaved?

This varies from client to client. We can use Scalp Micropigmentation to create the look of a full, shaved head of hair and can also use the treatment to add density to thinning hair.

For example, a client suffering from severe pattern baldness or alopecia would usually be required to shave their hair to a short length to match the SMP treatment, whereas a client who is suffering from thinning hair but still has a majority coverage may be able to keep their hair at a longer length, This is usually the case for our female and post hair transplant, clients.

Your practitioner will discuss this with you in more detail during your consultation.

Do I have to keep my hair shaved?

This Varies from client to client. We can use Scalp Micropigmentation to create the look of a full, shaved head of hair and can also use the treatment to add density to thinning hair.

For example, a client suffering from severe pattern baldness or alopecia would usually be required to shave their hair to a short length to match the SMP treatment, whereas a client who is suffering from thinning hair but still has a majority coverage may be able to keep their hair at a longer length, This is usually the case for our female and post hair transplant, clients.

Your practitioner will discuss this with you in more detail during your consultation.

Is Scalp Micropigmentation painful?

SMP would not be described as a painful treatment process but at times may cause mild discomfort to some. The level of any discomfort would be a 3 out of 10 at most.

The majority of our clients report no pain whatsoever and some even fall asleep during treatment. Some describe the feel of a small pin prick on their scalp where as others even say it feels quite nice and relaxing.

What is the SMP treatment aftercare?

After each treatment you can return to work immediately. For the 4 days after each treatment we advise that you do not exercise or excessively sweat. You can return to light exercise after a 4 day healing period. Excessive Sweating of the scalp can cause the treatment to migrate or not hold. Normal exercise can resume 10 days after treatment.

For the following 4 days after each treatment it is important not to allow your scalp to get wet or wear hats which may rub on your new SMP treatment. After the 4 day period you can then wash your head and shave your hair. For swimming we advise to wait 30 days after the final treatment.

Full aftercare instructions will be given to you after your first treatment.

How are the treatments scheduled?

All Scalp Micropigmentation treatments are performed over 3 separate treatment session.

Treatment schedules are set as shown below:

• Treatment 1
• Treatment 2: 14 days after
• Treatment 3: 4 weeks after

After your 1st treatment session, your 2nd treatment will be performed 10 to 14 days later. You will then receive your 3rd treatment 4 weeks after treatment two. During each treatment session we create an even layering of SMP.

Treatment sessions will last 2 to 3 hours each depending on the extent of your hair loss and density you require. Short breaks can be taken throughout your treatment sessions and your practitioner will ask if you require breaks during your treatment, alternatively if you need a break just let the practitioner know.

• Treatment 1 is where we design your new hairline and lay the foundations of your SMP treatment.
• Treatment 2 is where we take your feedback and add more density to your treatment. We can also make slight changes at this point if required. Your practitioner will discuss this with you.
• Treatment 3 is where we add more density and perfect your result

Although there is slight leniency on the treatment schedule, it is important that once committed, the treatment schedule is followed to give you the best results.