Can Scalp Micropigmentation cause new hair loss?
Scalp Micropigmentation uses the microneedle size to create a 3D natural look of follicles by placing micro-size pigments(color) in the epidermis layer of the scalp. This technique needs a great artist’s hand control and practice in the execution of a procedure. The consultation will reduce any risk for both artist and client as in tattooing procedures minimal bleeding is normal. One key factor that’s vital to be addressed before and after the procedure is the client’s hair loss patterns.
The general term for hair loss is alopecia or also known as bolding. Alopecia has many different types based on patterns, cause of hair loss, gender and etc. Common types of hair loss include female hair loss pattern (FHLP), male hair loss pattern(MHLP), Alopecia areata or spot baldness, and telogen effluvium or hair thinning, these are the major types of hair loss, however; there are still more medical terms based on medical causes which usually they can fall in one of these major categories.
Female hair loss pattern usually starts in ladies by general hair thinning all over of scalp.
Causes of FHLP are not limited to
➔ A hairstyle, hair extensions, or any styles that pull severely follicles of hair , coloring and use of antioxidants, other chemical cosmetic products can weaken the root of follicles and irritate the skin
➔ Vitamin deficiency
➔ Severe dieting
➔ High physical and emotional stress or shock
➔ Period and abnormal hormonal changes
➔ Menopause
➔ Aging
FHLP usually starts with visible empty spots on the scalp.
Male hair loss pattern starts from frontal region of scalp and proceeds to vertex or crown of the scalp, major causes of hair loss in men are
➔ Male hormonal changes
➔ Physical or emotional stress
➔ Hairstyle
➔ Harsh chemical products
Pixel Pigment’s safe guideline treatment require an examination session prior to the procedure to determine the skin type and most importantly hair loss pattern and scale. All individuals that are considering SMP as a hair loss treatment must be aware of their type of hair loss. Alopecia areata or spot baldness can cause confusion after SMP has been executed, as the hair loss cycle may continue after the procedure, it may seem that any new empty spots on the scalp have been caused by micro tattooing and irritation of the scalp. Scalp Micropigmentation doesn’t NOT cause any hair loss in general. Any hair loss that occurs after the procedure is considered a person’s hair shedding cycle.
Despite general wrong belief, SMP and micro tattooing of the scalp can even help with the regrowth of some hair on the scalp! The reason behind this phenomenon which can consider as a good side effect of scalp Micropigmentation is excessive needle penetrations in the epidermis layer of skin increase blood circulation in that layer to the root of follicles as results regrowth in some cases are noticeable in others may not happen.
