What is Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP)?

• Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical, medical-grade tattoo procedure that involves the placement of tiny pigment deposits within the upper dermis of the scalp that simulates the appearance of naturally growing hair. For people who are balding or thinning, the goal of the SMP treatment is to create an illusion of thicker, fuller, stronger hair by simulating the look of individual hairs.
• What are the main uses for SMP?

1. A Shaved Look
2. The Appearance of Density
3. Scar Concealment
4. Augmenting a Hair Transplant

• Who will benefit from SMP?

1. People who most benefit from (SMP) are those in whom hair transplantation cannot provide adequate coverage.
2. SMP can be particularly useful for covering scars and creating fullness in the mid-scalp or along a widening part.
3. Patients who dislike the daily routines of using topical concealers or powders to give the appearance of more hair and want a more permanent solution.
4. It is important to know that you can have a hair transplant on top of SMP and vice versa! In this case, the SMP acts like filler and the hair adds texture.
5. The world's first SMP scalp tattoo international qualification certification (obtained qualification levels RQF Level 4 and EQF Level 5)

The world's first VTCT (iTEC) SMP scalp micro-pigmentation tattoo international qualification level 4 was officially awarded by OFQUAL (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, UK) in mid-2023 )] to teach regulatory certification courses.

Becoming an internationally regulated and certified SMP scalp tattoo artist, is your only way to obtain the only regulated SMP scalp tattoo international qualification license level 4. 

Want to enroll in the exam? (Please click this link): VTCT iTEC Level 4 Award in Scalp Micropigmentation