Scalp Micropigmentation - helping disguise male pattern baldness or alopecia areata

One of the best things about having no hair is that it has connected me with some amazing people. Along the way, I have been in touch with some useful and definitely interesting people, who have been helpful, informative or generally just interesting! One such lady is Mia, who manages the PR for The Vinci Hair Clinic, specialists in hair, eyebrow and body hair transplants, as well as Scalp Micropigmentation.

Typically, most people will associate 'Micropigmentation' with the semi-permanent make-up that many of us opt for as a replacement to eyebrows. Not many will know that a very similar and highly effective version of the treatment also exists for the scalp - helping to disguise hairloss patterns and infill lost patches on the head, without the pain of hair transplant. I certainly didn't and I was really excited to hear about it!

Just like Micropigmentation, Scalp Micropigmentation involves the application of pigment under the skin. In some cases, as well as camouflaging the area, it can also stimulate hair growth, although this isn't a certain side effect.  It can be used to disguise thinning hair and bald patches in both men and women, to disguise scarring, to disguise the effect of all forms of alopecia and for restoring the patient's self confidence and yes, you did read that right, it can be used to help disguise alopecia, particularly alopecia areata.

We asked The Vinci Clinic the key questions we thought you might find useful, and you can also see their clinic video below. What's more, in two upcoming blog posts, we've interviewed real-life male case studies, asking if the effects are real or simply too good to be true...

What percentage of the head can be covered using Scalp Micropigmentation? 
100% coverage can be achieved

How long will it last?
Although the pigment will naturally fade over time, this is a permanent solution and will last forever.

How much does it cost?
Prices start from about £2,000 depending on the coverage

Is it best to keep the rest of the hair short to make it effective?
This is personal choice, but many men choose to wear their hair short with the illusion of a full shaved head of hair. Some women use it to change the colour of the scalp, disguising thinning areas of their hair, but still wearing the rest long.

Find out more...



More information on the Vinci Clinic can be found on their website >>

As promised, we'll be exploring this subject more, with two interview case studies (one of them is famous too) getting it straight from the horse's mouth so to speak!

Victoria x

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