When will I see new hair growth after scalp micropigmentation?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 9 scalp micropigmentation providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “When will I see new hair growth?” · “When will I see new hair?” · “When will new hair growth start?” · “How long before I see hair regrowth?”

    Scalp micropigmentation has no hair-growth timeline, because it does not grow hair. Some providers describe scalp micropigmentation as a tattoo22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Creative Scalps, Elegant Scalp Micropigmentation. that creates the appearance of hair follicles on the scalp, and some providers state that it gives the appearance of fuller hair33%Stated by 33% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dot Micro, Creative Scalps, Elegant Scalp Micropigmentation.. Some providers also clarify that scalp micropigmentation does not regrow lost hair22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dot Micro, Elegant Scalp Micropigmentation., and that no hair is moved22%Stated by 22% of the providers we surveyed. Including Creative Scalps, Elegant Scalp Micropigmentation. or transplanted during the procedure. What changes after an SMP session is the look of density, not the number of hairs on the scalp.

    A minority of providers mention that existing hair is unaffected11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Dot Micro. by scalp micropigmentation and will continue to grow normally. On that account, hair you still have carries on along the course it was already on, so an SMP session is not a reason to expect either regrowth or extra shedding.

    The growth milestones people often see quoted next to SMP belong to hair transplant surgery, which is a different procedure. Most providers assert that new hair growth typically begins56%Stated by 56% of the providers we surveyed. Including Medihair Hair Transplant Melbourne, Prime Hair Clinic, Vplant, Viva Aesthetic Clinic, Westminster Medical Group | WMG London. around 3 to 6 months after hair transplant surgery, and most providers claim that full results of hair growth are usually achieved within 9 to 12 months56%Stated by 56% of the providers we surveyed. Including Medihair Hair Transplant Melbourne, Prime Hair Clinic, Vplant, and 2 more. following that surgery. Neither figure describes what scalp micropigmentation does.

    The same applies to the early shedding people ask about. A minority of providers note that transplanted hairs typically shed within 1–2 weeks11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Medihair Hair Transplant Melbourne. of a transplant, and a minority of providers explain that the hair bulbs then go into a temporary dormant phase11%Stated by 11% of the providers we surveyed. Including Westminster Medical Group | WMG London. before growing again, which is why that shedding occurs. This is transplant biology: nothing is implanted during scalp micropigmentation, so after SMP there is nothing to shed and nothing to regrow.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — the 11 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer. 2 translated into English from the clinic's own language.

    1. It looks like it’s going to grow, but it’s a tattoo just under the skin with a little drop of ink.
      Creative Scalps Crawley, GB
    2. … the appearance of hair follicles or a closely-shaved look, no additional hair will grow out from the treatment itself.
      Elegant Scalp Micropigmentation Orchard Park, US
    3. … transplanted hairs to shed within 1–2 weeks of the procedure. New growth typically begins around 2–4 months post-treatment, with gradual thickening over the next 9–12 months.
      Medihair Hair Transplant Melbourne Melbourne, AU
    4. Hair growth begins around 4–6 months, with full results at 12 months.
      Prime Hair Clinic Calgary, CA
    5. New hair growth typically begins around 3 to 4 months after the procedure.
      Viva Aesthetic Clinic Mumbai, IN
    6. 2-3 months for Exosome Therapy, 3-6 months for PRP, 9-12 months for hair transplants.
      Dr Paul's Advanced Hair & Skin Solutions Kolkata, IN
    7. New hair growth usually starts around 3–4 months after surgery.
      Vplant Mumbai, IN
    8. … it matches the pre-existing hair at the recipient site and shows no difference. Translated
      Hairline Clinic Ankara, TR
    9. … to go into a temporary dormant phase before growing again at around 6 – 12 weeks.
      Westminster Medical Group | WMG London London, GB
    10. … lost hair, your existing hair is completely unaffected and will continue to grow as normal.
      Dot Micro Belfast, GB
    11. After that, it gradually begins to grow back. Translated
      Dream Hair Transplant Center Teheran-ro, KR