The appearance of a full head of hair is the crowning beauty for many women. No matter where you come from, it is highly desirable to have thick and full hair. The reality, however, is that many conditions lead to women suffering some form of hair loss. About 80% of women experience it by the time they reach 60 years of age.

There are many reasons this can occur including:

• Hormonal changes such as due to pregnancy or menopause
• Female pattern baldness
• Traction alopecia
• Aging
• Extreme stress
• Side effects from medications such as with chemotherapy

While both men and women can experience hair loss, there is a distinction. For the majority of female cases, hair loss occurs around the top of the head. A woman will typically notice the scalp becoming gradually more visible as the hair is lost or thins.

It is difficult to predict if damaged hair follicles will recover or simply shrink and stop growing completely. To make matters worse, most women are not good candidates for hair transplants. They do not tend to have good donor sites to transplant hair from, making the success rate of this procedure quite low for women.

Scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP) is known to many as scalp tattooing. This highly effective cosmetic treatment offers an effective way for women to disguise their hair loss, without the worry of high cost or maintenance.

Unlike classic tattoos that make use of a wide range of inks and needles, SMP relies on organic pigments and more specialized equipment. Practitioners must also be specially trained to ensure quality results.

The treatment often requires around 3-4 sessions, with each one lasting anywhere between 1-6 hours. The time spent depends on the size of the scalp being worked on.

The procedure involves the creation of spots that mimic the appearance of hair follicles. They are layered in different sizes to give a natural shadow effect. This gives the appearance of a complete and healthy head of hair as the scalp is covered up, leaving a seemingly thicker and fuller hair.

• Restored Confidence
  Being able to look in the mirror and see your hair looking restored is a great confidence booster. You do not have to cover up and you can be assured to draw admiring glances rather than negative attention.
• Faster and Long-Lasting Results
  The effects of SMP procedures can easily last several years before you notice the need for a touch-up. This is much easier and lasting than other cosmetic options like wigs, weaves, hair fiber and spray on hair. You should see a gradual improvement in your appearance with each subsequent treatment session.
• Safe
  Being less invasive than transplants, this procedure is much safer and easier to recover from. In the hands of well-trained practitioners and a sterile clinical treatment environment, you can also be assured of minimal risk of infections. Organic pigments also reduce the risk of any bad reaction.
• Quick Recovery
  Because SMP is minimally invasive, there is little disruption to routine. The procedure is typically painless, with any discomfort or minor pain treatable with numbing cream. There is usually some redness that lasts just a few hours after each session.
• Cost Saving
  Hair transplants can be less cost-effective and the procedure can sometimes produce unsatisfactory results. Cosmetic cover-ups like quality wigs and weaves can add up in cost over the years. With SMP you get a solution that will last you several years, with no special maintenance costs to keep up in the meantime. The cost of the procedure itself will mostly depend on the size of the scalp being worked on.