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The Permanent Makeup Studio offers exceptional, affordable SMP for all types of hair loss.
Scalp Micropigmentation is a non-surgical hair loss and scar coverup treatment for men & women.
Specialized micro needles create the appearance of tiny hair follicles on the scalp. Our advanced pigments are customized for every client’s hair and skin tone.
The Permanent Makeup Studio is Florida’s premier SMP provider.
✓ Highly experienced SMP master artist with proven results
✓ Advanced pigments that don’t fade when they set
✓ Flexible scheduling – SMP that suits your schedule
✓ A fraction of the price of a hair transplant
✓ Completely customized SMP to achieve your desired look
Call us at +1 (727) 771-3895 today to schedule a free consultation with our master SMP artist.
A Permanent, Safe and Natural-Looking Alternative for Hair Restoration at a fraction of the cost.
SMP is a non-invasive solution with no scarring. There is no downtime associated with it and you can go back to work the next day.
Get rid of those hats, fibers or other cover-ups. Look amazing from the moment you get out of bed.
We suggest every year to book a review appointment so a professional can have a look at your result and give you some advise. We usually see clients every 3-4 years for re-darkening appointments. There are various factors that contribute to how well somebody holds their result. Factors that may contribute to someone fading their result quicker include how fast their cellular metabolism fades the pigment, how much sun their scalp sees, if their skin is oily, medications, other hair loss treatments combined with SMP. Skins that are mature, advanced hair loss, dry and have SPF applied tend to hold the result better for longer.
For those with male-pattern baldness who decide to shave their head and don’t want the typical balding horseshoe pattern to be visible SMP can create the appearance of a full head of hair. SMP is a valuable tool to complete the appearance of hair transplant procedures by giving the appearance of added density. This can be beneficial for patients who have undergone previous hair transplants but did not receive the growth they were hoping for or still appear thinner than what they expected.
For those with male-pattern baldness who decide to shave their head and don’t want the typical balding horseshoe pattern to be visible SMP can create the appearance of a full head of hair.
A receding hairline is one of the first signs of the onset of male pattern baldness. SMP can restore your natural youthful hairline.
Scalp Micropigmentation is a great cosmetic option for women with general thinning and adding density.
There are many forms of alopecia. Areata in men is the most common, and some more progressive conditions such as alopecia totalis (total loss of head hair). Basically areata is the occurrence of one or more bald patches on the scalp. Scalp micropigmentation has become a real solution for those with alopecia.
SMP is used to fill in areas where thinning has occurred to camouflage the appearance of thinning, creating the look of fullness by reducing the contrast between your scalp and your hair color in patients with longer hair lengths.
SMP can effectively help conceal and reduce the visibility of all types of scars: Hair transplant scars- both linear strip scars as well as FUE scars, surgical scars as well as scarring from burns and accidental injury.
For those with male-pattern baldness who decide to shave their head and don’t want the typical balding horseshoe pattern to be visible SMP can create the appearance of a full head of hair.
A receding hairline is one of the first signs of the onset of male pattern baldness. SMP can restore your natural youthful hairline.
Scalp Micropigmentation is a great cosmetic option for women with general thinning and adding density.
Arrive on time for your scheduled appointment in order to maximize every second of your scheduled treatment session. More than 15 minutes late we will have to reschedule your session.
Please come in with a clean scalp, and make sure your hair is washed as well.
Only if advised by Scalp Master, do begin moisturizing your scalp once in the morning and once at night (not required for density procedure)
Cut your hair the night at the agreed length at the consultation. We do not cut hair at the clinic.
Avoid consumption of any blood thinners 24 hours prior to your treatment, including alcohol and any kind of painkillers.
Eat a meal prior to your treatment session.
Redness and irritation are normal for 1 to 3 days.
A tiny wound is created in the skin when each microdot of pigment is applied. A scab heals over the wound, and eventually falls away. The scabbing process typically is 5 to 7 days, but for some it can last up to 14 days.
Do Not peel or pick at scabs. Let it fall off by itself. Do Not wet the scab to help it come off. Picking and pulling off skin that is not ready to be removed or come off will cause pigment loss and can pull out deeper tissue.
Do Not touch or rub the procedure area. Bacteria lives on the surface of your skin and can enter into your bloodstream and cause a bacterial infection. Keep It Clean!
Do Not expose the area to full pressure of the shower for at least 10 days. You do not want the water to beat on the pigmented area. The water will cause swelling and moisture and remove the scabs.
Do Not expose the procedure to direct sunlight. It can have an impact on the color and size of the replicated hair follicles.
Do Not apply styling products for at least 10 days.
Do Not use anything on your scalp that contains alcohol 10 days.
Do Not do any strenuous activity for a minimum of 10 days. You want to avoid sweating and swelling at all costs. Increased blood pressure and dilated blood vessels increases swelling and oozing. Sweat will expand your pores and this swells the tissues and allows the body to absorb more of the ink pigment. If you exercise and or sweat you can expect your results to fade significantly. Swelling and sweat fades ink!
RELAX!
Take ibuprofen or your favorite pain reliever to reduce swelling and discomfort.
You may wear a hat outside, but it must be clean and loose-fitting. If you do wear a hat in the healing process you must allow the scalp to breathe properly so remove the hat every 30 minutes for the first 3 days.
Do Not use shampoo, water or soap.
Do Not sweat! No gym, No weight lifting, No cardio, No running.
Do Not shave the head
You can take a light shower, light water pressure, and gently shampoo your scalp. Pat dry, do not rub.
You can sweat lightly. No gym, No weight lifting, No cardio, No running.
Do Not shave the head.
There still may be scabs on your scalp. Apply moisturizer 2+ daily to prevent dryness and flaky skin. If you have oily skin then skip this step.
You can sweat lightly. No gym, No weight lifting, No cardio, No running.
Do Not shave the head.
This is the time you are probably considering shaving your head. Be careful of any scabs that might still be on your scalp. Only use an electric razor. You should wait 30 days before using a razor blade.
Note: Return to your normal regiment with the exceptions below:
Take Pictures
Create Hairline
Treat the Entire Hair Loss Area
Wait 7 to 20 Days to Heal
Review Aftercare Instructions
2 to 3 Hours
Create More Density
Tweak the Hairline
Discuss Color Changes
Wait 7 to 20 Days to Heal
Review Aftercare Instructions
1 to 2 Hours
Perfect the Scal
Discuss if 4th Session is Desired
Take Final Picture of the Scalp
Review Aftercare Instructions
1 to 2 Hours
A 4th session may be required if you have alopecia, scarring, excessively dry, flaky skin; damaged or highly sensitive skin may necessitate extra time and care. In addition, extremely thick skin might also require extra treatment time; the thicker the skin, the more pressure is needed in order for the needles to penetrate through to the deeper layers.
By gradually increasing the color and density over all 3 sessions, we can create the illusion of texture. Plus, the client can continue to give feedback throughout the entire SMP process. This is the best way to produce the most optimal results.
Yes, Scalp MicroPigmentation is a permanent medical-grade tattoo similar to permanent makeup or a traditional tattoo.
Fading: Just like traditional tattoos, the pigment will fade over time. To avoid premature fading, we recommend that you use sunscreen and avoid prolonged periods of exposure to the sun. If you need to be exposed to the sun for a long time, wear a hat if possible. Doing so will not only preserve you SMP but it will also protect your skin from sunburns.
Scalp Micropigmentation is a medical-grade tattoo.
To understand the difference between a tattoo and SMP, you need to understand how a traditional tattoo is applied to the skin and the skin layers that are affected by the pigment.
Human skin has three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The dermis is the outer layer. It’s the layer you wash in the shower and the one that produces flakes from dry skin. The epidermis is the second layer of skin and it can be up to up to 4 millimeters thick. It’s this layer that will absorb the pigment during a tattoo or SMP procedure.
During a regular tattoo session, the tattoo machine is set to penetrate the epidermis all the way into the dermis to a depth of up to 3 ½ millimeters. The needles used in a tattoo are very thick and carry a lot of pigment into the skin.
During SMP, the dermis is penetrated to a depth of ¼ millimeter to ½ millimeter. The needles we use are extremely fine medical-grade needles designed to leave a very small.
Our SMP procedure is completely safe. We use pre-packaged one-time-use sterile needles.
Scalp Micropigmentation is far less painful than a traditional tattoo but you will still feel some discomfort depending on your pain tolerance.
SMP is used to decrease the contrast between your scalp color and hair color, giving an illusion of fullness. You can think of SMP as a “permanent” cosmetic concealer such as Toppik or DermMatch. Unlike some concealers, with SMP you will not have to worry if your scalp is showing from the uneven application of concealers. Unlike some cosmetic concealers, SMP does not put a stain on your clothing, pillow, or on your significant other’s fingertips.
Believe it or not, the stubble from white hair (and most colors of hair) is GRAY when you shave close to the skin. Just look at blond men with a close shave and you will see the gray shade where the hair exits the scalp. We try to match the shade of pigment based on your skin and hair color. If you have dark hair now and it turns gray later on in life, the underlying shade will blend despite the hair color change, because SMP covers the entire scalp (not just the bald areas).
You would come in as needed to fill in any areas that continue to lose hair.
The SMP process requires two to three treatments spaced out at least 2 to 3 weeks apart to get the color and shading just right. This time interval is needed so that your skin can exfoliate. Each individual absorbs some pigment at different rates. Your finished SMP process should last years before needing a touch up, but everyone is different.
Yes. Although there is nothing in this world that is “perfect”, with the artistry and technique we use, you should not be able to tell that someone has had SMP even up close. SMP gives you the look of a permanent 5 o’clock shadow.
We are experts at creating natural looking hairlines. Most clients want a soft and natural fading frontal hairline, while others prefer a more distinct and linear look. We advise and work with our clients individually to obtain the look they want.
Immediately after the procedure, your scalp will look slightly pink, somewhat similar to a sunburn. This pink color will fade out over the course of 24 to 48 hours. This is more pronounced in patients with a light skin color. You will appear to have a full head of hair that has a closely shaved look. The pigment may also appear more pronounced until you wash your scalp and remove the excess pigment three days later. Depending on each patient and the type of skin, the pigment may fade as it settles in. This is the reason why you may need more touch-ups, so that the shade and color is just right.
Yes, We perform SMP on Women with amazing results!
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