Scalp Micropigmentation Myths You Should Be Avoiding in 2022

“Shark don’t get cancer”

“Humans only use 10 percent of their brain”

“Goldfish have a memory span of three seconds”

“A cat will reject its babies if a human touches them”

And other myths that have been circulating on the internet for more than a decade now.

It’s 2022 and we’ve come a long way since “if you swallow fruit seeds, a tree will grow inside your stomach.” But even today, there are some myths and misconceptions that are actually confusing and believable. They’re good enough to throw you off for a few minutes, leaving you to scratch your head and then open the Google search bar.

One of these includes the misconceptions surrounding scalp micropigmentation. If you are planning to get the procedure done in 2022, here are a few myths to steer clear of:

SMP Looks Unnatural

This is one of the most common reasons why people avoid SMP and often opt for the most dangerous hair loss procedure—hair transplant.

But this is not true. The practitioner works with a microneedle to implant small pigment dots into your scalp, blending it with your hair follicles. The results not only look phenomenal, nobody will be able to tell whether you got the procedure done or if it’s your natural hair.

SMP is Expensive

This is also not true. Compared to other types of hair loss treatments, SMP is one of the cheapest options available. A standard hair transplant procedure costs £3000, whereas, SMP costs £1800–2500. Hair transplant treatments can add up, depending on how much hair you’ve lost. The doctor transplants 4000 hair follicles into the scalp, which is not a lot and sometimes you need more follicles. This can quickly add to the expenses.

SMP is Painful

Scalp micropigmentation is often thought of as a painful procedure because it’s similar to tattooing. However, this is not true. The practitioner uses a microneedle, which is similar to an acupuncture needle. It doesn’t hurt at all but the practitioner uses a topical anesthesia so that you don’t feel any discomfort.

However, just like all procedures, there will be mild bruising. SMP is a semi-invasive treatment so you will have to apply a cream your practitioner will give you for three days. After this, the swelling will go away.

These are just some of the many misconceptions to avoid when going for an SMP treatment. Remember that everyone’s experience is different and it all depends on the practitioner you go to.

Lee Stafford is a certified SMP practitioner with years of experience. If you’re looking for an SMP studio in London that offers exceptional hair loss treatments, look no further; we’ve got you covered (pun intended!)

Feel free to contact us to learn more or to get a quote.