How long after hair transplant can I get micropigmentation?

For those looking to undergo scalp micropigmentation AFTER a hair transplant, it’s best to usually wait for at least a year.

Is scalp micropigmentation undetectable?

What should you expect? As an ambassador for the industry, I would love to tell you that all scalp micropigmentation procedures are flawless, and by default, undetectable.

Does scalp micropigmentation scar?

Yes, your FUT or FUE procedure will undoubtedly leave a scar as a result of a scalp strip.

Does a hair transplant leave permanent scars?

No matter how skilled your hair transplant surgeon is, an FUT hair transplant will leave a linear scar in the area where the strip of hair follicles has been removed. Not only is the scar permanent and prominent, but there is also the risk that the scar will widen and stretch with the passage of time.

Do hair implants leave scars?

Hair transplant surgical techniques have come a long way since the early days of hair plugs. Even so, scarring is still an inevitable byproduct of the procedure. There are two types of surgical techniques that are widely used today. Each one produces a different type of scarring.

How does scalp micropigmentation work for hair transplant?

By making use of scalp micropigmentation, hair transplant recipients can cover up even the most noticeable of scars, which can also help add to the appearance of a full, thick head of hair.

What is scalp micropigmentation for concealment?

The scalp micropigmentation process for scalp concealment does vary a bit from the standard procedure that is used for things like male pattern baldness or alopecia. Scars are made of thick layers of tissue, which do not always respond to pigment the way a thin section of scalp might.

Is there a way to cover scars after a hair transplant?

Scalp Micropigmentation for Scar Coverage. Fortunately, individuals who experience anywhere from minor to severe scarring after a hair transplant procedure are not without options for successfully covering their scars.

What is a hair transplant strip?

This strip is cut into anywhere from several hundred to two thousand smaller grafts. These incredibly small grafts are then inserted into tiny slits that are made in sections where the scalp has stopped producing hair in the hopes that hair will naturally start to re-grow.