When scars occur on the scalp, the affected area often ceases to grow hair.The scalp is home to the densest amount of blood vessels on the body, so when it is injured or operated on, the scar tends to form a tight matrix to protect from further injury that will not permit hair to grow through.Depending on the size and number of scars, they can be quite noticeable.
Scalp Ink, Melbourne, Australia, is one of the region’s most well-known scalp tattoo clinics. We provide high-quality SMP for scar camouflage services by trained professionals in clean and hygienic working areas. Scalp tattoos are a great way to manage thinning hair and hair loss in men and women. Small dots are tattooed on the scalp to look like hair follicles that make the hair look thicker and fuller. But some people who experience hair loss are not happy with such subtle results. They go in for the more expensive and invasive hair transplant surgery.
The results from the transplant surgery are satisfactory for most patients, but they now end up with sizable scars that can hamper their self-esteem. This is where our SMP for scarring (scalp micropigmentation/scalp tattoo) procedures can be used in conjunction with a hair transplant to give clients a satisfactory and completely natural-look. In scar camouflage treatment, the tattoo artist places the dots on the scarred tissue, making it seem like a natural part of the scalp with hair follicles.
People who experience hair loss and undergo hair loss reversal procedures often face a lot of embarrassment and ridicule from society. So, a procedure that results in a natural look with a simple, non-invasive tattoo treatment is ideal for them. They regain their lost confidence and can avoid uncomfortable questions about their hair loss treatment because most people will not be able to tell the difference, even from up close.
How Does a Scar Camouflage Tattoo Work?
Scalp micropigmentation on scar tissue begins with the tattoo artist assessing the scar. Every scar is different and needs a personalised cover-up plan. At Scalp Ink Melbourne, our tattoo artists have the requisite experience and training to work with almost every type of scars.
After the assessment, the tattoo artist begins choosing colours that will match perfectly with the skin tone of the person’s scalp. After this, the process of tattooing can begin. Each dot is placed with deliberate care to thoroughly blend the scar tissue in with the rest of the scalp. The best part about scalp scar removal with SMP is that it is semi-permanent. After the cover-up is completed, there is no need for extra care or additional procedures.
Common Scar Camouflage Treatments
The popularity of hair transplant surgeries has overshadowed the struggle to tackle surgery scars. As a result, many techniques to cover up such scars have become popular, some of which include:
- Concealer/makeup: This is the easiest method. Makeup products like concealers are used to cover up the appearance of the scar. This is a temporary method, and the results are not very effective.
- FUE (follicular unit extraction): This procedure is usually done after Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) surgery. In FUE, individual hair follicles are placed on the scar tissue to help camouflage its appearance and it is a very costly procedure.
- Scar revision: This is a surgical procedure wherein the scar tissue is cut up and then sewn together by expert plastic surgeons using modern suture styles to reduce the appearance of any scarring.
- Laser treatment: Many hair transplant patients often go for laser treatment to reduce the prominence of their scar tissue.
- SMP for scar camouflage: All the previous methods have their disadvantages. While makeup is easy and cheap, it requires constant reapplication and is ineffective. FUE and scar revision surgeries are invasive procedures with an inherent risk of complications. These procedures and even laser treatments are quite expensive, and there will be a healing time after each procedure. Compared to these, SMP is comparatively less expensive, has minimal healing time, with immediate results , and because the skin penetration is not very deep and the risk of complications is also much lower.
Scalp Scar Removal Using SMP: Process and Results
At Scalp Ink, we begin our scalp camouflage tattoo process with a personalised consultation where the tattoo artist will decide on the ink colours and areas they will need to work on to achieve the best results. Once the tattooing starts, most clients require around two to four sessions. There will be one to two weeks gaps between each session to ensure that the skin fully recovers.
Scar tissue does not behave like regular scalp tissue, so the results of SMP are also a little more unpredictable on scars. The tattoo artist begins with an initial plan and observes the initial results. The key is to ensure the pigment does not affect the skin. Accordingly, the artist may add a session or change the plan accordingly.
Our tattoo artists can fix hair transplant scars and reduce the appearance of scars from any head wounds or brain surgeries. In most cases, a 90% concealment rate is possible. A few odd cases may result in just 60% of concealment depending on the size and nature of the scar. However, even in such cases, the scar will not be visible without prolonged scrutiny.
SMP for scar camouflage is a specialised process and only skilled tattoo artists will be able to provide satisfactory results. At Scalp Ink, Melbourne, we are proud of our experienced team who guarantee that clients will walk away from their sessions with renewed confidence in their appearance. Call us on 1300090939 to book a session or consult with our experts. Alternatively, you can reach us at info@scalpink.com.au for more information.
