It should be known that hair micropigmentation is not an application that can grow hair like hair transplantation. Hair micropigmentation is the application that is used to simulate the look of hair using special inks and needles. Inks used in hair micropigmentation have a lifetime of 3-5 years. Main aim in hair micropigmentation is to simulate hair.
There are a few similarities and differences between hair transplantation and hair micropigmentation.
Similarities of hair transplantation and hair micropigmentation
- Both are done on the scalp.
- Both achieve a natural look.
Differences between hair transplantation and hair micropigmentation
- Because hair micropigmentation is done using inks there is no need for graft collection.
- Hair transplantation is done by collecting grafts using FUE or FUT.
- Local anesthesia is used in hair transplantation.
- There is no need for anesthesia in hair micropigmentation. Only weak anesthetic creams are used to minimize the pain.
- Hair micropigmentation is a non-surgical application.
- Hair transplantation is a surgical operation.
- 5 days are enough to see the final results of hair micropigmentation.
- It takes up to 12 months to see full results of hair transplantation.
- Results of hair transplantation are usually permanent.
- Lifetime of hair micropigmentation is 3-5 years.
Hair transplantation and hair micropigmentation are not alternatives to each other but complimentary. Hair micropigmentation can help achieve better results after hair transplantation if the desired look couldn’t be achieved due to lack of sufficient grafts. In addition to this hair micropigmentation can help cover areas that have scar marks or look sparse due to over collecting by FUE or FUT. Hair micropigmentation can be done before or after the hair transplantation.
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