Discover Scalp Micropigmentation: Transform Your Look with SMP
The Shaved Look
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SMP for Women
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Transplant enhancements
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Scar camouflage
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Alopecia
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Beard Stubble
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The Shaved Look 〰️ SMP for Women 〰️ Transplant enhancements 〰️ Scar camouflage 〰️ Alopecia 〰️ Beard Stubble 〰️
If you're dealing with hair loss or thinning, Scalp Micropigmentation could be the game-changer you're looking for.
SMP is an innovative cosmetic tattooing technique that uses specialized pigments to mimic hair follicles, giving you the appearance of a fuller head of hair. Whether it's male pattern baldness, alopecia, or recovering from a hair transplant, SMP can help you restore your hairline and boost your confidence. It's all about creating a natural, refreshed look that fits your personal style and needs.
If this sounds like something that could work for you, I’d love to chat and create a plan that helps you feel your best!
What is Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) and How Does It Work?
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical treatment that involves applying tiny dots of pigment to the scalp, mimicking the look of natural hair follicles. Using a specialized tattoo machine, I carefully deposit the pigment to create the appearance of either a closely shaved head or add density to thinning hair areas. Every treatment is customized to your specific needs, ensuring the results blend seamlessly with your existing hair.
The outcome is subtle yet transformative, helping to camouflage areas of hair loss and restore your confidence. SMP offers a natural, undetectable solution that can make a big difference in how you feel about your appearance. If you're ready for that fresh, natural look, I'm here to guide you through every step of the process!
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The techniques used in Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) are highly advanced and require the expertise of a skilled SMP artist. With my training, I carefully match the pigment to your natural hair color and skin tone, ensuring a seamless, natural result. Different needle configurations and depths are used to mimic the look of real hair follicles, focusing on the areas that need the most attention.
By applying the pigment in layers, I can create depth and dimension, making the overall appearance more realistic. This personalized approach ensures that your treatment is tailored specifically to your needs, resulting in a natural, undetectable finish that boosts your confidence.
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What Are the Benefits of Scalp Micropigmentation for Hair Loss?
How Does SMP Help with Thinning Hair?
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a highly effective way to tackle thinning hair by creating the illusion of denser hair follicles. By applying tiny dots of pigment to the scalp, SMP disguises bald spots and adds the appearance of thickness, making your hair look fuller overall. This technique works especially well for those in the early stages of hair loss, helping maintain a natural look while minimizing the visibility of thinning areas.
The pigment used in SMP is specifically formulated to blend with your existing hair, ensuring a seamless and natural transition. The result is a fuller, more youthful appearance without the need for invasive procedures or long recovery times, allowing you to feel more confident with minimal downtime.
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Absolutely! Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a highly effective way to camouflage scars from hair transplant surgeries. Many people find that the scars left behind from these procedures can be more noticeable than the hair loss itself. By carefully placing pigment over the scarred areas, SMP blends the scars seamlessly into the surrounding scalp, making them virtually invisible.
This technique not only improves the overall appearance but also restores confidence for those who may have felt self-conscious about their scars. Whether the scars are from strip surgery or follicular unit extraction (FUE), SMP provides a subtle, natural-looking solution that can make a big difference.
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After your Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) treatment, you can expect immediate, noticeable results. Many clients see a significant improvement in their appearance right after the first session. As the pigment settles, the results become even more natural-looking over time. The treatment is designed to last for several years, providing a long-term solution for hair loss or thinning.
To maintain the best look, occasional touch-up sessions may be needed to keep the pigment fresh and ensure it continues to blend seamlessly with your scalp and any existing hair. Overall, SMP offers a life-changing, low-maintenance solution that restores confidence and a natural-looking hairline.
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Schedule a Consultation
Begin your journey to the perfect hair line with our personalised consultation at True Skin Clinic. Our experienced SMP tattoo artist will discuss your requirements, and assess your skin type, desired outcome, and skin integrity to determine the best approach for you.
Whether you've undergone hair loss, or alopecia or want to cover scars on the scalp we'll ensure the final result is flawless.
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Visit us a Wodonga or Melbourne Clinic
Experience a personalised, expertly designed SMP at True Skin. Our clinician will create a unique design tailored to your skin type, personal preference, and skin integrity for a truly customised result. Collaborate with our clinician to adjust and finalize the design and receive precise, attentive hair tattooing for a natural-looking and enhancing outcome.
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Step out in Confidence
Once we are done, you will have an amazing hair tattoo We discuss aftercare instructions and compliance for the best results.
SMP Scalp Micropigmentation is Ideal for Clients Who Have...
Feel Self-Conscious About their Thinning Hair
Thinning hair can significantly impact your confidence, making you feel self-conscious and limiting your hairstyle options, SMP replicates the appearance of hair follicles on your scalp, creating the illusion of a fuller head of hair. This natural, youthful look will boost your confidence and allow you to style your hair with freedom and ease.
Embarrassed by Visible Scars on the Scalp
Scars from surgeries, injuries, or previous hair transplants can be challenging to conceal, making you feel self-conscious. SMP effectively camouflages scalp scars by blending them seamlessly with your natural hair and skin. This reduces their visibility, giving you a more uniform and natural appearance.
Experienced Unsatisfactory Hair Transplant Results
Hair transplants sometimes leave visible scars or fail to provide complete coverage, resulting in an uneven or unnatural look. SMP can enhance and complete your hair transplant results by covering scars and adding density to areas that need it. This creates a more uniform and natural look, ensuring you feel satisfied with your hair.
Tired of Wearing Hair a Certain Way to Cover Up Hair Loss
Constantly having to style your hair in specific ways to hide hair loss can be frustrating and limiting. SMP provides a natural-looking solution that blends perfectly with your existing hair, giving you the freedom to style your hair as you wish without the worry of hiding thinning areas.
High Maintenance and Cost of Traditional Hair Systems
The ongoing expense and upkeep of wigs, toupees, or other temporary hair loss solutions can be expensive and inconvenient. SMP offers a low-maintenance, long-lasting alternative that eliminates the need for daily hair systems, reducing both the financial and time investment required to manage hair loss.
What Sets Us Apart..
Personalized Consultations
Tailored Advice: We provide consultations to discuss and perfect your hair line and answer any questions you may have about the procedure.
Experienced Artist
Over 7 Years of Expertise: Our artist brings over seven years of experience in paramedical, cosmetic, and fine-line tattooing, delivering exceptional results.
Stress Relief
Relaxing Atmosphere: Benefit from a calm and soothing environment that enhances your tattooing experience, reducing any anxiety or stress.
High Safety Standards
Hygiene is Our Priority: Feel secure knowing we adhere to the highest safety and hygiene standards, ensuring a safe and clean environment for every procedure.
Convenient Location
Easy Access: Our studio at Harlo and Co, 2/10 South Street, Wodonga VIC, and Queen st, Melbourne CBD, is easily accessible, ensuring a smooth and convenient visit.
Aftercare Guidance
Expert Advice: Receive professional guidance for optimal SMP tattoo healing and care, ensuring the longevity and beauty of your new look.
Compassionate Care
Empathetic Service: Experience compassionate care focused on your emotional and physical well-being throughout your journey to self-recovery.
Natural Look
Authentic Appearance: Achieve a natural, authentic look perfectly matched to your skin tone
Welcoming Atmosphere
Supportive Environment: Feel supported and at ease in our warm, inviting studio designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Payment plans
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FAQ’s
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Anyone who has thinning hair due to age maturity, alopecia, trichotillomania. Anyone who wants natural-looking fullness on their scalp without the downtime of hair replacement surgery.
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On average scalp tattoos last anywhere between 3 to 5 years.
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The skin on your temples and front hairline is thinner than the rest of the scalp. Tattooing these thinner areas may cause slight discomfort. The average client comfort level ranges between 2 (on a scale of 1 being the lowest level and 10 being the highest level of discomfort).
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We specialize in enhancing your natural beauty. We help you choose a scalp design that complements your face. We choose colours that complement your skin tone and match your natural hair. Our investment in continuing education, advanced techniques, and equipment give us an edge in creating realistic, natural scalp tattoos
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Most people do not need to take time from their employment. If you have travel plans, wedding,s or other special occasions to attend, please plan your SMP procedure accordingly.
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Absolutely! Our services cater to both men and women, enhancing attractiveness and confidence for everyone.
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Not at all. We provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure optimal healing and prolonged results
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Yes. SMP can be removed with laser or saline tattoo removal. Lasers are used to heat and blast the pigment particles into even smaller particle sizes which are easily absorbed by your immune system. Saline tattoo removal is a natural way of lifting the pigment out of your dermis, out of your body through the process of osmosis and scabbing. SMP is fairly easy to remove in most cases because the pigment is deposited at a very superficial depth in the skin.
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Apply moisturizer three times day to prevent dryness and flaky skin. Wear a hat or apply sunblock daily to extend the longevity of your scalp micropigmentation. If you had a spot or hairline density fill procedure, you may grow your hair out. Otherwise, keep your hair short. Use an electric shaver to shave your head.
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Each session is between 1 hour to 3 hours
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Prices vary depending on the amount of hair loss and the presence of scars. The average cost of Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) is between $2000 to $4000. Remember this is an average. Some treatments may cost below $2000 while others may cost above $4000. Call or email us for a free consultation.
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Shaving your hair depends on whether you have a small amount or a big amount of hair loss. For a large amount of hair loss, we recommend shaving your hair down to the skin to ensure we achieve true density. A textured look can be achieved when you create a real gradient with several layers of follicle impressions. If you are maintaining a buzzcut appearance, we recommend shaving your hair down to the skin every other day.
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Yes. You should always be cautious, as it is possible to be allergic to the pigment. We may perform a patch test, at your request, with the chosen pigment to be used to reduce the chance of an unexpected allergic reaction. But, keep in mind that you can develop an allergy to anything at any time. Many doctors recommend that people who have sensitive skin or allergies to cosmetics have permanent makeup procedures done because they are great alternatives to cosmetic products that they are sensitive to.
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Yes. Preferably, any hair transplant surgeries should be done prior to receiving SMP. If you choose to go through a hair transplant after you already have SMP, you must wait for the incision scars to fully heal before you could go through the process of SMP to camouflage the scar.
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The final healed result can be seen after the initial consecutive treatment sessions. This is generally six to eight weeks.
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Anyone who suffers from hemophilia, seizures, and epilepsy, cold, flu, covid-19, eczema, psoriasis, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars on the area to be treated; women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone undergoing chemotherapy, who has a pacemaker or major heart problems, has immunodeficiency, organ transplant, is currently using or has been on Accutane for less than one year.
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Pigment particles exposed to the UV rays of the sun breaks down over time. Pigment in your skin used to create your SMP tattoos is exposed to the UV rays of the sun. To prevent premature fading, you will need to use sunblock consistently. Avoiding the sun, tanning beds, retinol, alpha-hydroxy, and use of glycolic acids such as fruit acids commonly found in some toners, cleansers, and moisturizers will help with the longevity of your SMP.
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Different needle sizes are chosen depending on the type of skin you have. With any tattoo procedure, pigment particles are deposited into the skin when the tattoo needles carrying the pigment particles break your skin barrier and enter your dermis.
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Right after SMP, the impressions are dark, your skin is red and inflamed. Inflammation lasts between 1 to 2 days.
Please avoid wet shaving for 10 days post-procedure.
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SMP is designed to blend with your natural hair color and provide the right amount of contrast against your skin tone. If you are changing hair color that is a lighter shade than your SMP (like a blonde) your SMP will appear dark in contrast to it. although as SMP replicated hair follicles and not the hair strand itself the change in colour does not have a large impact on the colour of your SMP unless there is a significant change for e.g very dark brown /black to very white blonde.
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An average of three to four consecutive sessions is necessary to give a true gradient on the scalp. If additional sessions are required, additional fees are charged at the standard rate.
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It is ideal to have minimal or no bleeding during the procedure.
Please refrain from blood-thinning NSAIDs like ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin; blood thinners like Coumadin; vitamins like B & E; alcoholic and caffeinated beverages; fats like fish oils, flaxseed oil, walnut oil; herbs like curry powder, ginger, paprika, thyme, cinnamon, dill, oregano, turmeric, licorice, peppermint, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginkgo; vegetables like avocados, cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, onions, kelp, kale; and sodas 48 hours prior and up to the day of your procedure.
Please get plenty of rest and hydrate yourself starting at least 24 hours prior to and up to the day of your procedure.
About Sim
Sim Edney is a dedicated nurse, paramedical, and cosmetic tattooist with over seven years of experience in the tattooing industry. As the founder of True Skin, Sim has honed her skills in both paramedical and cosmetic tattooing, consistently delivering exceptional results. Her expertise and passion for the craft have made her a sought-after artist known for her meticulous attention to detail and personalized approach. Sim's unique blend of medical knowledge and artistic talent allows her to create beautiful, life-enhancing tattoos that help her clients feel confident and empowered.