SHOULD I CUT MY HAIR?

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Assuming you are male, we will need to shave your hair off before we commence treatment. This is done at the clinic prior to your session starting, so whether you choose to shave your head at home, or let us do it at the clinic, is entirely up to you. 

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CAN I TAKE PAINKILLERS?

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Any painkiller based on paracetamol or codeine is fine. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen will have little effect. Do not take blood thinning painkillers like aspirin, as this will encourage bleeding during your procedure. 

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CAN I HAVE A DRINK FOR 'DUTCH COURAGE'? 

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The obvious answer is no. If you arrive intoxicated, we will likely to refuse to treat you. Also alcohol can have a thinning effect on the blood which may mean the head bleeds during treatment, which in turn can extend the length of treatment time.

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CAN I WEAR A HAT TO HIDE ANY REDNESS ON THE WAY HOME?

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Yes. Just ensure the hat is loose-fitting and does not contain fibers that could catch your scalp. Hats made from wool are not a good idea. A nylon based beanie or baseball cap is ideal. 

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WHY DO SOME PROVIDERS SAY THEY CAN DO IT IN ONE SESSION?

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There are some clinics around the world that offer a single session scalp micropigmentation treatment. I do not believe that a high quality treatment can be delivered in just one session, in fact I have seen a number of horror stories pertaining from services like these. Most of the major providers have tried to offer a single session process, after all it would enable them to be more profitable (and win more customers) if such an option existed, however reputable clinics have almost unanimously come to the same conclusion – it cannot be done reliably and consistently. 

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MID AND POST TREATMENT FADING ?

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This is the fading that occurs between your treatment sessions, and also up to about a year after your final session. Immediate fading is normal and expected, however excessive early fading usually means that your treatment simply isn’t finished yet, and more sessions are required. 

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With Scalp FX you have a years guarantee against fading included in the price, if needed.

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MAINTENANCE COSTS/HOW LONG DOES TREATMENT LAST?

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Fading will differ again from person to person and will depend on post care treatment and the bodies immune system. Fading will occur over the course of years generally and you may need to visit the clinic once every 3-6 years on average.

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Here at Scalp FX the cost of a top up treatment is set at £250

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IS IT PAINFUL?

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This is very subjective and differs from person to person. 

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Most people say it is around 4/10 on the pain level. Some say lower and others a lot higher. Unfortunately you dont know how you'll react until you take the treatment. 

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There are plenty of small breaks in between treatments of 10 to 15 seconds where the pain will diffuse and we will not concentrate on on single area for too long a period.

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Other factors affecting pain can be:

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YOUR HAIR FOLLICLE SIZE 

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Your follicles are the inspiration for the dots that are designed by the technician and obviously, the smaller the follicles, the smaller the dots will be. If the technician needs to create smaller dots, he will press lightly on your scalp, so less discomfort will be experienced. Larger hair follicles require more pressure, so more discomfort might be felt.

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Dot size and spacing will be determined by the existing hair to make for a blend between the existing hair and the treatment.

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THE AREA OF THE SCALP 

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Your scalp has different pain thresholds and there are a few areas where you will experience the highest levels of discomfort, usually the frontal hairline, the crown and the temples. 

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THE CONDITION OF THE SKIN 

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There are some issues with the skin which might cause problems and the most important ones are dermatitis and dryness. Dermatitis is an inflammation of the scalp skin so the area becomes more sensitive. Dryness can be dealt with if you make use of a moisturising cream a few days prior to each session. 

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THE THICKNESS AND TIGHTNESS OF THE SKIN 

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These two factors are also important. If your skin is thicker, your technician will apply more pressure so he can place the pigment within the upper dermis. However thicker skin is also less sensitive, and so does not usually equal greater pain. 

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YOUR MINDSET

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You should know that if you are stressed and anxious about the process you will be more susceptible to pain. If, on the other hand, you are relaxed and mentally ready to undergo the procedure, the discomfort levels will be much lower.