Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP)
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* The cost includes a free three-touch-up session, 10-14 days apart, and a check-up in six months.
In order to provide an accurate quote please send a photo of the back of your head as your 2nd photo.
The price of SMP varies depending on how much of your scalp needs to be covered. A small area may take 1 hour, full scalp- up to 3 hours. The cost typically ranges from $600 to $1500 per session, depending on the area needing camouflage.
Receive a 50-100% payback on your Scalp Micropigmentation treatment through a government subsidy program. Qualifies individuals with permanent or temporary hair loss under the government subsidy program’s eligibility criteria.
Further details will be provided during your consultation at our clinic.
Frequently Asked Qustions
Consultation
The consultation fee is $50.
Consultation is free if booked on the same day as the tattoo treatment.
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Payment options
Payment for the entire service (3 sessions spaced 10 days apart, plus a check-up within 6 months) is due as a single payment on the day of the first treatment.
Payment options: Eftpos, Bank Transfer, Cash, Credit Card- fee 2%, Afterpay.
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Prepayment Plans
Prepayment plans are available. To secure your booking for an SMP treatment with Dasha, schedule your appointment, make a deposit, and then set up fortnightly or monthly direct bank transfers. Treatments can be booked up to three months in advance. The full cost of the SMP treatment must be settled by the first treatment day.
Can I Get a Consultation and Treatment on the Same Day?
How to Get a Subsidy for Scalp Micropigmentation
Hairline Density (Working Within Existing Hairline)
During the treatment, we work within your existing hairline. Our main goal is to ensure the tattooed hairlines blend seamlessly with your natural hair, hairline, and temples. This is a popular treatment for women seeking to add subtle color and definition to their hairline.
Treatment Process
The hairline density treatment typically takes three sessions scheduled 10-14 days apart. After these three sessions, a complimentary follow-up appointment is included to assess the results and add more pigment if needed.
Cost
The cost of the treatment depends on the size of the treated area and the time required for the procedure. While individual sessions range from $600 to $850, the full service (including three sessions and a follow-up appointment within six months) typically falls within the broader price range of $1800 to $2500.
Do I need time off after the SMP?
Immediately following the SMP treatment, the skin on your scalp will appear reddish, similar to a sunburn. This redness typically subsides within 2 to 10 hours. You can wear a cap or hat to cover it immediately after the session. As there is no pain or discomfort following the treatment, you won't need any recovery time.
Scab-Free Healing Process
Dasha, with over a decade of experience in cosmetic and medical tattooing, has crafted a unique technique for applying SMP, resulting in a virtually scab-free healing process for most clients.
They describe the healing as very easy, requiring no specific maintenance and causing minimal discomfort.
Even for those with dry skin types, only very slight flaking might occur, and even that is usually not noticeable.
Pigment for Scalp Micropigmentation
For Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) treatments, we use specialized SMP pigment, which is different from regular tattoo ink. We utilize Follicule pigment (made in the USA) and Aurum pigment (made in the EU).
Follicule Black pigment, chemical composition: CI #77266, Glycerin, Aqua, Ethyl Alcohol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Thymol, Menthol.
Follicule Brown pigment, chemical composition: Glycerin, CI#77491, CI#77266, CI#11741, CI#12315, Ethyl Alcohol, Aqua, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Thymol, Menthol.
Aurum pigment, chemical composition: Water, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 77266.
When choosing the pigment and the shade of the color, we consider the client's skin tone and hair color to create a customized shade.
Over time, the pigment lightens (it doesn't change shade to blue like tattoo ink) and fades away over 3-6 years, leaving no residue on the skin.
If needed, the pigment can be easily removed using laser and non-laser tattoo removal techniques.
Does Scalp Micropigmentation look natural?
How to choose the hairline for your Scalp Micropigmentation treatment
How to choose the color for Scalp Micropigmentation treatment?
Dasha will choose a pigment that blends seamlessly with your existing hair color based on your skin tone and natural hair color. This ensures a natural and undetectable appearance.
The pigment shade we choose for lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick 1-2) differs from what we can use for darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick 5-6). To maintain a natural-looking SMP, we use a few different shades within a safe range to create a soft appearance. We cannot use dark pigment on light skin tones to achieve bold, black-looking dots, as the healed result would simply appear blue. During your consultation, Dasha will determine the best color selection for your skin.
Does Scalp Micropigmentation grow hair back?
SMP Fade Duration
The longevity of SMP results varies from person to person. Here is a summary:
If you spend a lot of time at the gym or have an active lifestyle, your body's natural cleansing processes occur more quickly, causing your skin to shed pigment-containing cells faster.
Exposing your SMP to sunlight also fades the pigment, so using a quality SPF cream is important. The Heliocare range is a recommended SPF for SMP.
SMP tends to last longer on mature skin because all bodily processes, including metabolism and the skin's natural exfoliation, are slower.
Shaving the head with a razor can also cause the pigment to fade more quickly, as the skin's healing process after being cut can result in pigment loss in those areas. For Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), we recommend using soft head shavers. Rotary or foil shavers are the best machine types for achieving a close shave and a natural-looking scalp.
Is there a warranty for Scalp Micropigmentation treatment?
Maintenance for SMP
SMP requires touch-up treatments to maintain its crisp appearance. Consider scheduling a touch-up session within 2 to 3 years of your last treatment, depending on your desired outcome.
The cost of a touch-up session depends on the size of the treated area and usually requires only one session.
Scalp Micro, Is it painful?
To ensure your comfort, a strong medical-grade numbing cream can be applied before/during the session.
Laser Tattoo Removal for SMP
SMP can be easily removed using both laser and non-laser tattoo removal methods. If the color appears too cool or you wish to alter your hairline, it typically takes a few sessions to lighten or completely remove the pigment.
