Does Scalp Micropigmentation Hurt? Understanding the Procedure

Scalp Micropigmentation has become a very popular solution for hair loss and baldness. It is similar to getting a tattoo, often referred to as hair tattoo. While getting a tattoo may be very painful, it is safe to say that Scalp Micropigmentation is less painful than getting a tattoo.

How Painful Is Scalp Micropigmentation?

When considering Scalp Micropigmentation, the most frequent concern is regarding the pain. Although a little irritable, it is nothing too painful. No doubt, some level of pain is to be expected because the treatment itself consists of a needle being pierced into your scalp to inject pigments. The level of pain also varies from person to person. Everyone has different pain tolerance depending on their pain threshold. While it does vary, it has nothing to do with your masculinity.

WHAT FACTORS AFFECT PAIN?

 Following are some factors that may affect your pain levels:

• Pain threshold:

 Everyone has a different pain tolerance depending on their pain threshold. As mentioned above, it has nothing to do with your masculinity so don't worry, it's natural to have a bit more sensitive scalp.

• The area being treated:
  
  It is also important to take the area being treated into consideration. People report different levels of pain in different areas. Seemingly, temporal and frontal parts of your scalp are a little more pain-sensitive than the others.
• Nervousness:
  
  It is more often than not observed that your state of mind affects your physical pain. A calm mind throughout the treatment will help you avoid pain.

• Scar tissue:

The experience with scar tissue also differs in different cases. For some clients, it is more painful while for some clients, it is somewhat less painful. Some people do not feel anything at all.

How painful can SMP Be?

As mentioned above, the level of pain varies from person to person. But if we are to put it on a scale of 1-10, most clients rate it from 3 to 5. So, it is relatively moderate and nothing to worry about.

While some clients feel the need to take a break before continuing with their treatment, some clients find it easy to go through the whole process easily. So, it really depends on you.

Is There Any Way To Lessen The Pain?

There are some ways with which you can increase your level of comfort throughout the procedure:

• Staying calm

Because Scalp Micropigmentation is a big deal for clients, it is natural to feel nervous. But research has proven that anxiety and restlessness can cause more pain. So, it is advised to calm yourself down before the treatment begins.

• Pain relief medication
  
  If you think that the pain is unbearable, you can ask your physician for a pain reliever. The recommended pain killers are Codeine and Percocet because of their higher strength. Common drugs like paracetamol and ibuprofen can also be used.
  
  CAUTIONARY NOTE: Aspirin should be avoided as it has a thinning effect on your blood. It will cause more bleeding during the procedure.

• Alcohol
  
  Some people suggest that drinking a glass or two of wine before the treatment seemingly reduces pain. Although you should make sure to ask the clinic if they will treat you in that condition.

So, overall Scalp Micropigmentation is not a very painful procedure. It also depends on the pain threshold of the client. If still worried, do not be afraid of asking your doctor for a pain reliever and everything will be fine.