Category: Scalp Micropigmentation

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Pattern hair loss, sometimes referred to as androgenetic alopecia, affects both men and women equally frequently. Because it manifests in distinct patterns, this type of alopecia is more commonly referred to as pattern hair loss. However, the patterns experienced by men and women differ.

male-pattern baldness

Male pattern hair loss will impact more than 50% of all men over 50, according to study. Genetics is the main factor causing pattern hair loss in men, and studies have linked it to androgens, the hormones produced during sex.

The Norwood Scale

The Norwood Scale, a seven-point scale that identifies the stages of male pattern hair loss, is used to quantify it. The higher the number on the scale, the more serious your hair loss is.

Norwood Type 1

Men with Norwood Type 1 have little to no hairline recession and no visible loss of hair at the crown. Some men frequently carry on a Norwood Type 1 hair pattern for the duration of their life.

Norwood Type 2

Men have little hair loss at the scalp’s top but a small recession of the hairline at the temples. The earliest indications of the typical M-, V-, or U-shaped hairline start to show at this point. When they reach this stage, not all men continue to lose hair as they age.

Norwood Type 3

Men who have this condition see considerable hair loss at the scalp’s frontal region and the temples. The M-, V-, or U-shaped hairline typically forms at this time. At this period, some men also notice hair loss at the crown or vertex.

Norwood Type 4

At this stage, the front of the scalp, the temples, and the crown all show signs of hair loss. Men frequently have a thin hairline separating the two areas of the head where hair loss has occurred.

Norwood Type 5

Men with Norwood Type 5 hair have noticeable, obvious thinning at the front of the head, the temples, and the crown. The thinning of the hairband that separates the forehead and the crown is apparent due to the more pronounced hair loss. At this point, the hair loss horseshoe pattern is more obvious.

Norwood Type 6

At this stage, the front of the scalp, the temples, and the crown all experience severe hair loss. The little band that did separate the forehead and crown is then united to the areas of hair loss by thinning or complete hair loss.

Norwood Type 7

Men with Norwood Type 7 hair have the most extreme cases of male pattern baldness. The horseshoe pattern is now all that is left of the hair on the front of the head, the temples, and the crown.

female-pattern baldness

Pattern hair loss in women is also rather frequent. Before the age of 65, less than half of women will noticeably lose hair; this usually happens after childbirth or menopause. Hormones are likely to blame for the hereditary nature of female pattern hair loss.

Ludwig Scale

The amount of female pattern hair loss is measured using the Ludwig Scale.

Ludwig Type 1

Mild and barely perceptible thinning that starts at the crown of the skull. Women can observe their portion, which will broaden somewhat, for the first indications of thinning.

Ludwig Type 2

Significantly more scalp is beginning to appear, with visible balding on the crown or top of the head. The hair begins to feel or appear thinner, and shedding increases. Your hair no longer holding its previous styles is another indicator of mild hair loss. Your hair most likely won’t look the way it used to and will be more difficult to style. This could be due to a lack of volume or a wider part.

Ludwig Type 3

The crown and top of the head have much less hair. It is the most severe kind of female pattern hair loss. The left hair is so thin that there is no longer a contrast between the hair and scalp, making the scalp quite evident. Unexpectedly, more women will experience hair thinning than total hair loss in terms of female hair loss.

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We can lose fifty to one hundred hairs per day; this is totally natural and of little worry, especially since it frequently occurs without our knowledge. Although hair loss is typically nothing to worry about, it occasionally can be an indication of a medical condition. While some types of hair loss are permanent, others might be temporary. If you experience sudden, obvious hair loss, bald patches, clumps of hair falling out, itchy or burning skin on your head, or if you are concerned about your hair loss, you should consult a doctor.

The various forms and reasons for hair loss include

Pattern baldness in both men and women
Alopecia
a condition Cancer treatment
Loss of weight
deficit in iron
hormone alterations (Pregnancy or menopause)
Permanent hair loss cannot be cured, however there are therapies you can attempt, such as

shots of steroids
steroids creams
Immunotherapy
light therapies
Hair replacement
Surgery to trim the hair
transplants of synthetic hair.
These treatments are either surgically invasive and unlikely to be effective.

Scalp micropigmentation is the top hair loss treatment in the globe. This is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure where tiny dots are created in the scalp by properly qualified professionals at Skulltec Southwest. The tiny spots are filled with cosmetic pigment, giving the appearance of hair follicles. This is a fantastic hair loss remedy because it mimics a real shaved head appearance.

Scalp micropigmentation is best understood by comparing it to a scalp tattoo. A portable machine is used to repeatedly pierce the skin while implanting pigment, much like a tattoo. The primary distinctions between scalp micropigmentation and traditional tattooing are that the former does not penetrate the skin as deeply and the latter uses cosmetic pigment composed of natural materials instead of tattoo ink, which is more concentrated and has a heavier metal foundation.

Even though two to three sessions are recommended, the outcomes of scalp micropigmentation are assured, and you can experience improvements as soon as your first appointment. Unfortunately, scalp micropigmentation fades over time, thus it is recommended to receive touch-ups every three to four years.

The benefits of scalp micropigmentation include the restoration of the natural hairline, concealment of various types of alopecia and diffuse thinning, and an effective reduction in the visual impact of scarring, burns, or blemishes on the scalp. Scalp micropigmentation is also a safe procedure, and the pigments used during treatment are typically plant-based and full of natural ingredients. Finally, while this treatment does not promise to increase hair growth, it can nonetheless assert that it is sure to work because it covers up hair loss rather than treating it.

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Many people think that because scalp micropigmentation is technically a tattoo, any tattoo or permanent makeup artist can do it without any specialised training. The issue is that these novice businesses attempt to model their approach to scalp micropigmentation after a permanent cosmetics or tattooing process. They go out and buy tattoo ink or permanent cosmetics pigment and utilise the same procedure to apply it to their test subject. The main resemblance between scalp micropigmentation and tattooing is that both techniques insert pigment into the skin using a machine, but that is about where the similarities end.

The replication of hair follicles is a specialty of scalp micropigmentation artists. This is a very specialised field that requires a lot of patience and skill. Tattoo artists insert colour deep inside the dermal layer, whereas scalp micropigmentation practitioners insert colour just beneath the epidermal layer, in the papillary layer of the dermis. The tattoo’s replication of hair follicles seems more realistic because it doesn’t penetrate the skin as deeply. Another issue is dot size. Your head will wind up covered in enormous dots if the ink is applied too thoroughly, which is typical of all unskilled artists. Due to its proximity to the skin’s surface and the ongoing turnover of skin cells, the pigment used in scalp micropigmentation will eventually fade, but it will still endure for 3 to 5 years before needing to be touched up. Tattoo artists utilise a different type of pigment than those who perform scalp micropigmentation. Before being implanted into the skin, the pigment used in scalp micropigmentation is manufactured from natural components and is extensively diluted. In contrast to scalp micropigmentation, tattoo pigment is derived from metals like iron oxide and is deposited into the skin when it is very concentrated, which is why tattoos transform to a blue/green colour over time. Permanent makeup pigment and scalp micropigmentation pigment differ in that permanent makeup pigment is composed of a combination of numerous different colours to produce a hue, some of which are organic and some of which are not. Scalp micropigmentation pigment is black and carbon-based; it is lightened and diluted to better match natural hair follicles.

Scalp micropigmentation performed by untrained tattoo artists is almost certain to be what we refer to as a “botched work.” Because hair follicle replication is difficult because they are so small, a microneedle is employed. Tattoo artists frequently utilise the incorrect tools for scalp micropigmentation, which results in some really unattractive results.

How is the repair of scalp micropigmentation performed?

There are several ways to fix incorrect scalp micropigmentation.

Salabrasion

To erase tattoos, salabrasion employs salt imbedded in severely damaged skin. It is frequently performed by incorporating a saline solution with a high salt content using a tattoo gun’s multi-needle “shading” attachment. Then, until a scab forms and comes off, the wound must be kept absolutely dry. The tattooed region is now a little bit lighter since some of the ink from the tattoo is still in the scab. The end result is frequently a scar that is paler in colour than the original tattooed region. Given that this procedure may cause pain, an anaesthetic is occasionally provided.

Adding Color

When attempting to correct a subpar Scalp micropigmentation surgery, nearly all tattoo artists and permanent cosmetic artists have only one choice: adding more pigment. To try to correct it, they can only add additional pigment. Your experience with this kind of fix will simply make you more frustrated if your hairline is incorrect or the pigment is the incorrect colour. You must remove pigment and old scalp micropigmentation in order to effectively address the issue of poor scalp micropigmentation.

Laser Tattoo Elimination

The best solution for eliminating a subpar scalp micropigmentation job is to laser-remove the tattoo. Controlled removal and fading can be accomplished using medical-grade lasers, exact targeting methods, a choice of wavelengths, multiple spot sizes, and power levels. The entire scalp, smaller isolated patches, hairlines, and even single dots can be repaired in this method. This makes it possible to remove excess density, fade darker patches or sections, and straighten hairlines and side profiles.

Scalp micropigmentation results are only as good as the technicians doing the actual treatment. However, there is assistance available if you are among the unfortunate and require repair; Our clinic Skulltec Southwest carry out repairs to a high degree, leaving the distraught person content and full of confidence.

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