When browsing online for scalp micropigmentation (SMP) treatments, it’s common to see results posted straight after a session, often with redness and unsettled skin. While this might seem like a genuine proof of quality, it can actually be misleading. Many artists use these fresh results to cover up their lack of skill, showcasing work that won’t hold up after it settles. At MicroHair®, we take a different approach—posting results that have fully settled, so you can be confident in the lasting quality of our work.
Why Fresh Results Can Be Misleading
SMP treatments require time to fully settle, typically over two weeks. When artists post results immediately after a session, the pigment is still fresh, the skin is red, and the treatment hasn’t had time to take its true shape. Quite often, clinics use bleaching spray to reduce redness and fake results that may not look as attractive once fully settled, redness can make the results appear sharper, and it covers up patchiness and blurs the sizes of the dots, hiding inconsistencies in their work. Unfortunately, some clinics rely on this tactic to make their work look better than it actually is, rather than showing clients how the results will truly appear once the scalp has healed.
Settled Results Show Real Quality
SMP is a process that requires a minimum of three sessions. By the time a client returns for their third session, they’ve lived with the results for over three weeks. This is the true test of an artist’s skill—how their work holds up after the treatment has had time to settle. At MicroHair®, we believe that any skilled SMP artist should be able to confidently show their work after the pigment has settled from earlier sessions. It’s a real indicator of quality and how the client will look long-term.
Why We Post Settled Results at MicroHair®
At MicroHair® by Marcin Adam, we don’t post red, unsettled results because we want our clients to trust the true quality of our work. We only post content, whether photos or videos, once the treatment has fully settled. This approach ensures that potential clients can see exactly how their scalp will look once healed, with no tricks or misleading visuals.
Beware of Clinics That Only Post Fresh Results
When you see a clinic regularly posting fresh results with redness and unsettled pigment, it’s worth asking why they avoid showing healed results. If an artist’s work looks good immediately but fades dramatically after healing, they might be using fresh results to mask their shortcomings. The pigment needs to be of high quality and well-applied for the results to last and look natural weeks later.
At MicroHair®, with locations in Liverpool and Manchester, we focus on transparency. Our clients can rest assured knowing that the images and videos we post represent real, settled results. We encourage you to check out our video page to see the difference for yourself.
Conclusion
SMP is a long-term solution for hair loss, and the results should be judged after the scalp has had time to heal and the pigment has settled. Don’t be misled by clinics that post only fresh, unsettled results to make their work appear better than it truly is. Trust in an artist who shows results from settled treatments, like Marcin Adam at MicroHair®. Visit us in Liverpool or Manchester, and see the real difference in quality.
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