If you have a noticeable scar on your head, you might feel very self-conscious about it—and that’s natural for those who have visible scars. It might also feel itchy at times, or even painful, so looking into something to help the skin blend in with the surrounding skin can be beneficial. If your scar is also above your hairline, SMP, or scalp micropigmentation, can help with this.
Read on to find out more about how SMP can help with scars, and why you should look into the process if you’re looking for relief.
What Exactly Are Scars?
This might seem like common knowledge, but understanding exactly what scars are can help us better understand how they can be healed and treated. A scar is the body’s natural reaction to injury, be it natural or from surgical procedures or the like. The body creates fibrous tissues to heal the gap between the sides of the wound, which is why the skin inside appears different from that around it—it is also new skin, which causes it to often be a different color from the skin around it. There are many different types of scars, and each can be healed in a different way, but, due to their nature, they will never fully go away.
What Treatment Can You Receive for Scars?
Because there are different types of scars, there are also different ways to receive treatment. If you find your scar quite itchy or painful, it might be worth seeing a medical professional to receive treatment. However, if the scar is ready to be worked on, such as one that is over a year old, you might be interested merely in procedures that make it a little less noticeable. That is where SMP can come in handy: for scars that are above the hairline, SMP can be used. Depending on the type of scar, SMP can help to camouflage up to 80% of the scar. A healthy scar can be worked into the native hair, making it far less visible.
Why Should You Get Treatment for Your Scar?
If your scar is proving to be painful or itchy, medical treatment is definitely worth looking into, as this is not something you want to deal with constantly. However, you might wonder if, in the case where you don’t have pain from your scar, you might want to use SMP to make it less visible. Scars can be both physical and mental; lots of people who have scars find them to be shameful and don’t enjoy having them or keeping them visible. Psychological pain can be hidden if the scar is on a limb or can be covered with clothing, but if the scar is on your head, it’s more difficult to conceal unless you constantly wear hats or hoods. Instead, therefore, it can be worth looking into a somewhat cosmetic procedure, such as SMP, that can hide the scar a bit more. So long as the skin around the scar has healed, this can let scalp micropigmentation professionals blend the scar more into your native hair and give you some relief knowing that it is far less visible than before.
If you’re ready to make your scars a little less visible, the team at KCole Studio can give you a professional, comfortable, and thorough experience with SMP. Reach out to us if you have any questions or want to book an appointment today!
