Scalp micropigmentation in London.
SMP uses pigment to change how visible scalp looks, rather than growing new hair. Discuss your preferred hairstyle, colour match and long-term maintenance at a free initial consultation on Regent Street.
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- Face-to-face advice in Mayfair
- A plan based on your needs
Scalp micropigmentation: before & after.
Before-and-after photographs supplied by MHB Aesthetic for scalp micropigmentation. The Before and After labels identify each comparison.
Individual results vary. Your assessment helps establish what may be achievable for you.
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What scalp micropigmentation can and cannot do
Scalp micropigmentation: key details
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Scalp micropigmentation, usually shortened to SMP, places small pigment deposits in the scalp to create a follicle-like visual effect. It can be considered for the appearance of closely shaved hair or for reducing the contrast of visible scalp among existing hairs. It is a cosmetic pigmentation procedure, not hair transplantation.
The intended effect depends on how you wear your hair. A cropped-hair design and shading through a wider parting need different planning. Colour, dot size, spacing and the softness of the outline matter because pigment remains visible even if your hairstyle or hair density changes.
Selected healed scars, including some donor scars from previous transplantation, may be assessed for camouflage. Scar tissue can accept pigment differently and the result cannot be assumed from normal skin. SMP reduces visual contrast; it does not remove the scar, change its texture or restore living follicles.
At MHB's Mayfair clinic, review the proposed area and design before starting. Discuss how the pigment may fade or change, whether further sessions could be needed and what options exist if you dislike the appearance. A conservative plan is particularly important when treatment creates a new visual hairline.
Concerns to discuss
- Visible scalp with short hair
- Contrast through thinning hair
- A cropped-hair visual effect
- Suitable healed scar camouflage
- Pigment colour and hairline design
- Long-term fading and maintenance
What can scalp micropigmentation help with?
A consultation helps establish the changes that may be achievable and whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Reduce visible scalp contrast
Pigment may make the difference between scalp and hair less apparent in a suitable design. It changes appearance rather than the number or thickness of hairs.
Avoid donor harvesting
SMP does not require moving follicles. It may therefore be worth discussing when the aim is camouflage or when donor hair is limited, provided the skin and expectations are suitable.
Explore a scar-camouflage aim
For selected healed scars, careful pigmentation may soften contrast. The texture of a scar remains, and pigment uptake can be less predictable than in unscarred skin.
Treatment response and duration vary. Your practitioner should explain realistic expectations and alternatives before you decide.
Explore suitability & risksIs this treatment right for you?
The scalp must be assessed for active disease, infection, wounds, pigment reactions and scarring tendency. Recent hair loss or changing skin should be investigated before camouflage is used to cover it.
Tell the practitioner about medicines, bleeding problems, immune conditions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, previous tattoos and any history of keloids. Scar camouflage requires a separate assessment of the healed tissue.
You should understand the lasting nature of pigment, possible maintenance and the difficulty of correcting a design. If your aim is living hair that can grow longer, SMP has a different purpose and may not meet that goal.
Discuss your suitabilityPossible risks & limitations
Redness, tenderness, bleeding, infection, allergy and scarring are possible. Pigment may heal unevenly, migrate, fade or change colour, and a precise match cannot be guaranteed.
A hard outline, visible dots or an unsuitable shade may be difficult to correct. Further tattooing or removal can carry additional risks and should not be assumed to restore the original appearance.
Seek advice for spreading redness, heat, increasing pain, discharge or persistent swelling. Tell future clinicians about the pigment before laser or other scalp procedures because interactions may alter its appearance.
Plan your aftercareYour consultation at MHB.
Personal advice, clear information and a plan that starts with your concerns.
A conversation about you
Discuss your concerns, medical history and the changes you hope to achieve before deciding on treatment.
Clarity before you decide
Understand the proposed approach, who will treat you, the full cost, possible risks and your aftercare.
Face-to-face care in Mayfair
Visit MHB Aesthetic at 205 Regent Street, near Oxford Circus, and know who to contact after your appointment.
Isabel
Consultant
Martin
Certified Hair and Skin Therapist
Meet the people behind your care
At your consultation, confirm who will carry out your treatment, their qualifications and experience, and who will support your aftercare.
Meet the MHB teamTreatment, step by step.
From your first conversation to review, understand your options before deciding.
Assess skin, hair and goals
Discuss the cause of the visible scalp, preferred hairstyle, previous tattooing or surgery, and whether the skin is healthy enough for pigmentation.
Agree the outline and pigment
Review colour, placement and the visual effect together. Ask whether a sensitivity test is indicated and what the limits of scar or thinning camouflage are.
Prepare the treatment area
Follow the agreed preparation and comfort plan. Confirm the design before sterile single-use needles are used for pigment placement.
Build the effect carefully
Pigment is placed in the agreed area. A staged approach allows healed colour and spacing to be reviewed rather than judging only the immediate darker appearance.
Heal and review the colour
Follow washing, sweating and sun advice. Discuss any further work only after the area has healed and the settled pigment can be assessed.
Scalp micropigmentation recovery & aftercare.
Recovery depends on your treatment, the area and your individual response. Follow the specific written instructions provided by your practitioner.
Discuss your care planFor urgent treatment or aftercare concerns, contact the MHB team.
0755 447 7034Allow pigment sites to heal
Follow written instructions for washing, touching, shaving and products. Do not pick at the area or apply a home pigment product to alter the early appearance.
Discuss water, sweat and sunlight
Ask when exercise, swimming, sauna use and direct sun exposure can resume. Once healed, follow the recommended sun protection to help limit avoidable pigment changes.
Review settled colour
Fresh pigment can look different from healed pigment. Allow the advised healing interval before deciding on further work, and discuss future fading and touch-up needs as part of the total plan.
Care, in our patients’ words.
Selected five-star Google review excerpts about care at our clinic, rather than outcomes for this specific treatment.
“The staff were so professional yet genuinely caring, and they explained everything clearly which really put me at ease.”
“They genuinely listened to my concerns and needs, ensuring that I felt cared for throughout the entire process.”
“They always answer all my questions with patience and professionalism.”
Individual experiences and results vary. Read the full reviews on Google.
Scalp micropigmentation prices in London.
Your quote should identify the treatment area, proposed approach, review arrangements and aftercare. Discuss the full cost before deciding.
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Scalp micropigmentation
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Scalp micropigmentation: your questions.
Straightforward answers. And if you’d like to know more, we’re always happy to talk.
Ask us a questionDoes scalp micropigmentation grow hair?
No. SMP is a pigment-based visual effect. It can suggest follicles or reduce scalp contrast, but it does not add living hair, treat the underlying cause of loss or change hair thickness.
Can SMP hide a hair transplant scar?
Some healed scars may be suitable for camouflage after assessment. Pigment uptake and colour can be less predictable in scar tissue. It does not remove the scar or change its surface texture.
Will the colour stay the same permanently?
Not necessarily. Pigment can fade or change over time, and skin, sun exposure and individual healing affect the appearance. Discuss maintenance and correction options before choosing the original shade and design.
Can I keep my hair long after SMP?
That depends on the intended effect. Shading through thinning hair differs from creating the look of a shaved scalp. The design should be planned around your normal hairstyle and how future thinning could alter the contrast.
How many appointments are needed?
The number depends on the area, desired effect and how pigment heals. A staged plan allows review of settled colour. Ask for the proposed sessions, healing intervals and possible touch-up costs in your individual quote.
Can SMP be removed if I change my mind?
Correction or removal may be possible in some circumstances, but it is not guaranteed and may need further procedures with their own risks. A conservative design and clear discussion before treatment are preferable to relying on later removal.
Treatment information
This page provides general information about scalp micropigmentation. Your consultation provides individual advice, including suitability, alternatives, risks and aftercare.
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