What is the Recovery Time for Scalp Micropigmentation?

Testing Testing • August 18, 2015

What is the Recovery Time for Scalp Micropigmentation?

The most exciting part of getting a hair loss treatment is being able to see results and getting back to your daily routine. How long you will need to wait will depend on which type of hair loss procedure you decided on. There are some treatments that will take four months or longer in order to start to see signs of the treatment’s success. Scalp micropigmentation, however, offers patients one of the quickest recovery periods and very fast results.

Scalp Micropigmentation was derived from the art of tattooing, a crude procedure that was used years ago. Technology has dramatically improved this procedure, and the enhancements have helped to develop this new technical procedure that is very precise in its implementation. Scalp Micropigmentation is different from the old tattoo treatment and is no longer just considered to be a work of art. Scalp Micropigmentation is a camouflaging agent that gives the appearance of having hair and is a viable option even for those who are completely bald.

Scalp Micropigmentation allows for patients to be treated for their hair loss in a relaxed and comfortable manner and is an excellent hair loss solution. Before getting treated, any existing hair will need to be shaved off so the hair loss physician will have an unobstructed view of the scalp. Different pigments will then be layered on the scalp to provide the most natural looking results. The patient may experience some minor discomfort throughout the procedure, but many patients said they became used to the sensation during treatment.

Each Scalp Micropigmentation treatment session will take about three hours and most patients will need at least two sessions in order to obtain the desired results. A week after treatment, patients will be asked to come back in order to be checked. A week will allow for the pigments to settle and fade and will provide a more accurate depiction of the results. The physician will also be able to determine how they should layer the next set of pigments on the patient’s scalp.

The wounds also have time to heal when a week is left in between treatment sessions. The pigments are injected directly into the scalp, which will cause small perforations on the surface. This is usually painless, or only mildly uncomfortable, but scabs will form on the scalp. This is a good indication that the inks have been able to penetrate deep enough under the epidermis.

An entire week is allocated for patients to recover and protocol says that the full week should be given for patients to experience a full recovery. However, the redness should subside within 2-3 days and the scabs will usually come off on the fifth or sixth day. The pigments will look pretty dark right after treatment, but they should lighten up by the end of the week. The hair pattern that is then seen may not be exactly what was expected, but this will be corrected in the next treatment session. The initial design will come into effect by the end of treatment and once the pigments have held up for a month after the last treatment, final approval will be given.

If you are experiencing some thinning hair or balding you would like to learn more about Scalp Micropigmentation, you can contact the experienced hair loss physician, Dr. Yates. He will be able to determine what is causing your hair loss and will let you know what your options are for treatment.

Hair Loss Myths: Fact or Fiction?

By Testing Testing • August 20, 2015
With so many people telling you different things, it can be hard to know what is true and what is false in terms of the causes of hair loss.

Change Your Attitude, Keep Your Hair?

By Testing Testing • August 20, 2015
It has often been said that stress can cause your hair to turn gray, and although there is not necessarily hard proof of that, stress definitely is a main reason why so many people suffer from hair loss.

Does Your Oral Health Affect Your Hairline?

By Testing Testing • August 19, 2015
There are many things that have been linked to having healthy hair, including diet, exercise, caffeine intake, not smoking, reducing stress, getting enough sleep, avoiding excessive heat and harsh chemicals and choosing gentle hair care products.

Why am I Losing My Hair?

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
Both men and women can experience hair loss, but men are more disposed to hair loss than women are.

Can Hair Loss Be Caused By Sleeping on One Side?

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
It is natural to wonder if sleep can cause hair loss, since many people have a preferred side to sleep on and can worry if their hair rubbing on their pillow all night can cause hair loss.

Can Women Have Pattern Baldness?

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
Male pattern baldness is a term that people have usually heard of, but female pattern baldness can happen as well.

Can Eating Salty Food Cause Hair Loss?

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
In the U.S., the average person will consume 3,435 milligrams of salt per day.

Do Hair Transplants Hurt?

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
Hair loss experts are often asked if hair transplants are painful. A hair transplant involves removing healthy hair from a donor area and grafting it into an area that has thinning hair or no hair.

Steps to Take to Have Healthy Hair

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
Having a full head of healthy hair is something that is important to many people, but unfortunately, many men and women will suffer from some degree of hair loss at some point throughout their life.

Am I a Good Candidate for Hair Restoration?

By Testing Testing • July 14, 2015
As with any type of surgery, not everyone will be a good candidate for having hair restoration surgery. Your hair loss physician will gather information about you and will be looking at several different factors when determining your candidacy. Most people will be eligible to have a hair transplant, but some factors do need to be considered first.