{"id":2067,"date":"2023-01-25T23:42:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T23:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archangelsnyc.com\/?p=2067"},"modified":"2025-12-18T08:10:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T08:10:43","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-smp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reputical.com\/archangelsnyc\/what-are-the-benefits-of-smp\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the benefits of SMP?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/793190513?h=92ada609b8\" width=\"640\" height=\"1138\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/793190513\">SMP<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user73993783\">Arch Angels NYC<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Have you ever heard of Scalp Micropigmentation?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cosmetic treatment for thinning hair or hair loss. It\u2019s sometimes also called a hair tattoo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An artist uses thin, small needles to deposit tiny dots of pigment (color) on the scalp. These dots give the appearance of thicker hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scalp Micropigmentation pigments are cosmetic-grade, permanent inks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a master artist performs Scalp Micropigmentation, it can hide thinning areas on the scalp. It may also hide birthmarks or scars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment can also give the illusion of having shaved hair or a \u201cBuzz Cut\u201d on people who are bald.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scalp Micropigmentation is noninvasive and doesn\u2019t require surgery or anesthesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2062 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/archangelsnyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-is-Hair-Loss-300x172.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>A brief history of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP).<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far back as 1902 well known tattoo artist Sutherland MacDonald started using \u2018permanent makeup\u2019 at his parlor, boasting of an All-Year-Round delicate pink complexion\u2019 on the cheeks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This look was extremely popular, and the idea took off. Fast forward a few decades and the craze from London<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skipped over the ocean to the USA in the 1920s and throughout the 1930s tattooists began developing and refining. Thus, Implementing pigment for cosmetic reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>So, what are the benefits of <\/b><b>Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of Scalp Micropigmentation compared to procedures like hair transplantation surgery include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less invasive (no surgery or incisions).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No downtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What are the risks or complications of the\u00a0Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) procedure?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest risk of Scalp Micropigmentation comes in working with unlicensed or inexperienced artists who may not take the necessary precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible risks include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reaction to the cosmetic pigments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection from unsterilized needles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unnatural or undesirable appearance after treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid these risks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a licensed Scalp Micropigmentation artist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask to see before and after scalp micropigmentation photos of their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have allergies, discuss them with your artist before the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We hope this information was helpful and that now you are more aware of the procedure itself. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to get back to us via email at info@archangelsnyc.com or by phone at 212-913-9612.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We are here to help to make you look and feel your best, but remember that the change starts within.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff SMP from Arch Angels NYC on Vimeo. 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