Primary Care and Clinical Dermatology 2019: Scalp Micropigmentation as an Alternative to Hair Transplant Surgery – Seepika Jaiswal, MD Dermatologist

    January 2019 in “ Clinical pediatric dermatology ”
    Seepika Jaiswal
    From the encyclopedia
    Scalp Micropigmentation →

    scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

    Hair Transplant →

    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Studysummary This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation in treating male pattern baldness, noting that scalp micropigmentation provides a non-surgical option to emulate natural hair appearance without downtime.
    Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) was presented as a non-surgical alternative to hair transplant surgery, providing the appearance of a freshly shaved head or camouflaging a thinning scalp. SMP, a detailed clinical tattoo process, required customization for each patient and could take up to 20 hours over multiple sessions. It was noted that SMP and follicular unit extraction (FUE) complemented each other in treating male pattern baldness, with FUE accounting for 52.6% of hair transplant procedures in 2016. SMP involved using smaller needles and specialized pigments to mimic hair follicles. The procedure was typically completed in two non-sequential sessions, with no downtime required, making it a viable option for those seeking cosmetic improvement without surgery.
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