A closely shaved look
Dots can suggest a close-cut hairline across a bald or thinning area. A consistent short hairstyle helps the effect blend.
Scalp pigmentation.
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Small pigment dots can create the appearance of shaved hair or reduce scalp show-through. Learn what SMP can change and how to plan the look.
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Years of experienceWHAT IS SMP?
Pigment creates the look of hair.
Scalp micropigmentation, or SMP, places tiny dots of pigment into the scalp skin. It is a form of cosmetic tattooing designed to resemble short hair or soften the contrast between hair and scalp.
It does not add hair strands, grow follicles or treat the cause of hair loss. The effect is visual, so the design needs to work with your existing hair and preferred hairstyle.
WHAT CAN SMP DO?
Three uses for scalp pigment.
Less scalp show-through
Shading between existing hairs can reduce contrast. It changes the appearance of density, rather than the number of hairs.
Healed scar camouflage
Pigment may soften the colour contrast of a suitable healed scar. Scar tissue can hold pigment unevenly, and its texture remains.
IS IT FOR ME?
Plan for your scalp and hairstyle.
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A look you want to keep
Discuss hair length, colour, future thinning and how the pigment may look as your hair changes.
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A healthy treatment area
Active scalp inflammation or infection needs assessment first. Mention allergies, medicines and any history of raised keloid scars.
- 03
An agreed design
Review the proposed hairline, shade and coverage before treatment. Ask to see healed examples of the practitioner’s work.
OUR PROCEDURE
How SMP is planned and applied.
STEP 01
Agree the coverage and colour
- Assess the scalp
Review your hair-loss pattern, skin and health history. Scar camouflage needs an individual assessment of healing and tissue quality.
- Preview the design
Discuss the hairline, pigment and expected sessions. The practitioner explains comfort measures, sensitivity testing and preparation.
STEP 02
Build the pattern in small dots
- Apply the pigment
A specialist device uses fine needles to place dots across the planned area. Single-use sterile needles and careful hygiene are essential.
- Build gradually
Coverage is often developed across several appointments, allowing the skin to settle and the colour to be reviewed between sessions.
STEP 03
Protect the skin while it settles
- Follow your care instructions
Confirm when to wash, shave, exercise and use products again. Avoid scratching or picking, and follow advice about sun exposure.
- Review the healed colour
The early appearance can change as the skin settles. Review the healed shade before deciding on further work or touch-ups.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Know what to expect over time.
Pigment is long-lasting, but the shade and definition can change. Sun exposure, skin characteristics and the pigment used affect its appearance. Touch-ups may be needed; a fixed lifespan cannot be promised.
Redness or tenderness can occur at first. Infection, pigment reactions, unwanted colour and an uneven design are possible. Seek medical advice for increasing pain, spreading redness, pus or fever.
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Removal is not a simple reset
Correction or removal can take further procedures. Take time to agree the design before pigment is applied.
- 02
Hair loss may still progress
SMP does not stop thinning. A separate hair-care plan may be appropriate for the cause of your hair loss.
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Related hair-care experiences shared by Layers patients. These are not specific SMP results.
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V KKokapet, Hyderabad
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“I am currently undergoing GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) treatment at Layers and my experience so far has been highly satisfactory!”
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Trinadrao SampatharaoSrikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
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“They suggested me GFC treatment and I experienced good results.”
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Srinivas SrinivasBeeramguda, Hyderabad
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“Most importantly, I’m seeing amazing results for my hair thinning treatment.”
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“I noticed visible improvements in my skin texture and a significant reduction in hair fall within just a few sessions.”
Hair-fall and skin care.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE
Meet our doctors
01Is SMP a hair transplant?
No. SMP puts pigment into the skin; transplantation moves living hair follicles. Pigment cannot grow or be styled like hair.
02Can women have SMP?
It may be considered for scalp show-through in women as well as men. The hair-loss pattern, scalp health and desired hairstyle guide suitability.
03Will it feel like hair?
No. The dots change the way the scalp looks. They do not create the texture or movement of strands.
04How many sessions will I need?
Coverage is usually built gradually. The area, scalp response and healed shade determine the plan; confirm the expected appointments during assessment.
05Does SMP hurt?
You may feel discomfort from the fine needles. Ask how comfort is managed and what sensations to expect during your appointment.
06Can it hide a transplant scar?
A suitable healed scar may be less noticeable after pigment blending. Pigment does not remove the scar or change its texture, and scar tissue can respond unevenly.
07Can I still use hair-loss treatment?
Possibly. Tell both practitioners about your care so that products and procedures can be timed around scalp healing.
08Will I need touch-ups?
The appearance can fade or change over time. Review the colour and design before repeating treatment rather than booking a fixed routine without assessment.
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