Why Scalp Micropigmentation Can Look Blue After the Procedure

Hello, this is Dana Plastic Surgery!

Today, we’re going to take some time to look at why scalp micropigmentation can appear blue after the procedure.

Is there a reason why scalp micropigmentation looks blue afterward, and is there a way to prevent it?

First of all, there is no such thing as black pigment in tattoo colors.

When a tattoo is applied to the scalp, the stratum corneum, which forms the outermost layer of the scalp, sheds.

This stratum corneum renews itself over 4 to 6 weeks and is a layer that naturally comes off when you scrub your skin.

As the stratum corneum peels off over the tattoo, the ink disperses, and you see the tattoo through the skin.

The reason it appears a different color is that the tattoo is seen through the skin, so even if black ink is used, it can look blue.

When red blood vessels are deeper, red wavelengths are absorbed,

and blue wavelengths are mainly reflected, so they appear as blue blood vessels.

Since even red can look blue, it makes sense that black would naturally look blue as well. 😊

So, how can we reduce this phenomenon?

There are four principles for scalp micropigmentation.

First, the dots should be made small.

If the dots are made small enough to a certain size, it becomes difficult to tell whether the color represented by the dot is blue or black.

Second, the size of the dots should be uniform.

The dots should be applied evenly, not unevenly.

Third, many dots should be placed.

Fourth, the dots should be applied clearly.

Today, we talked about the causes of scalp micropigmentation looking blue after the procedure and how to prevent it. Scalp micropigmentation can look natural and avoid a blue appearance only when it is done small, evenly, in large numbers, and clearly. Please consider a consultation at Dana Plastic Surgery, where the four principles of scalp micropigmentation are well reflected,

and we hope you can achieve fuller-looking hair :)

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