Adding Density With Scalp Micropigmentation

Can Scalp Micropigmentation add density to your existing hair?

This is a common question asked by many clients who want to do scalp micropigmentation but don't want to shave their existing hair. The happy news is that, in most of the cases, the answer to this question is a “yes”. Scalp micropigmentation is the procedure by which a series of tiny dots are tattooed to your scalp and is considered as a good solution to hair loss and hair thinning. Both men and women can adopt this method to improve their appearance while retaining their existing hair. There is no need to shave your hair if you want to increase your hair density by scalp micropigmentation. Shaving is necessary only if you have lost almost all your hair due to baldness.

How your existing long hair appearance can be improved by adding volume by Scalp Micropigmentation?

Scalp micropigmentation gives you remarkably natural results only if done precisely and carefully. If you want to add density to your hair by scalp micropigmentation without shaving your hair, first of all, you should have an intact hairline. However, some amount of thinning is permissible and it can be repaired using scalp micropigmentation. At the same time, keep in mind that SMP cannot add any physical length to your existing hair. It can only add volume and enhance how your hair looks. Also note that, in order for adding volume to your hair by scalp micropigmentation and to impart a natural look to your scalp, there must be a somewhat even distribution of existing hair on your scalp.

Although most of the people going for SMP are almost completely bald, it does not mean that you will have to shave your entire head for this treatment. This treatment can also be used to fill in bald spots and add density to your thinning hair without shaving your existing hair provided you have hair distributed evenly all over your head.

Which Are the Best Hair Types suitable for Adding Density?

Generally, people of all hair colors, textures, skin tones and types of hair loss can successfully undergo full scalp micropigmentation which requires a full shaving of your head.

But as far as adding volume to your hair by scalp micropigmentation is concerned, the easiest treatable types of hair loss are female pattern hair loss and diffuse thinning of hair. This is because in both these cases, your hairline will be intact. Not only that, in both these cases, the main problem is hair thinning and not severe balding in one special area. This is the best case for adding volume to your hair by scalp micropigmentation because in such cases, trained professionals can fill in these hair thinning areas where your scalp is visible. In some cases, hair loss might be caused by episodes of hormonal or physiological stress. In such cases, whether adding volume to your hair by scalp micropigmentation would solve the issue will entirely depend upon certain factors such as how much hair you have left on your scalp and how evenly it is distributed on the scalp.

Sadly, if you are suffering from general thinning alopecia, and has many spots of complete hair loss, you will eventually have to shave your entire head before going for scalp micropigmentation because these spots tend to change locations. In such cases, adding volume to your hair by scalp micropigmentation is not going to work. Also, there are some other types of hair loss, for which adding volume by scalp micropigmentation might not be preferable, such as:

• Total hair loss: In these cases, hair around the crown of your head will not be intact and so a full scalp micropigmentation is the recommended treatment. This will require you to shave your head completely.
• Bigger balding spots: Scalp micropigmentation for density will not help to cover your balding spots if they are bigger in size because in such cases, even after the procedure, the balding spots will be surrounded by long hair strands making the area of the procedure too noticeable. The ideal procedure for such cases is a full SMP treatment which requires the entire head to be shaved.

Whichever procedure you opt for, the most important thing is that it should be long-lasting and natural-looking. Therefore, for adding volume to your hair by scalp micropigmentation it is absolutely necessary that you should have an even distribution of residual hair. On the other hand, if your hairline is not intact and you have bigger balding spots, the best option is to shave your hair completely and go for a full SMP treatment.

Another thing to keep in mind is that some people may experience more hair loss even after adding volume by scalp micropigmentation. In such cases, it is better to shave the head and go for a full scalp micropigmentation treatment in the first place itself. This will give them a long lasting solution for their continuing hair loss problem.