Tricopigmentation

Natural results

The specific dot technique and the natural ash color guarantee an almost perfect replication of the natural hair pattern and reflection. The overall longevity of tricopigmentation depends on the areas of treatment, the individual age, skin characteristics, complexion, immune system of the patient as well as external factors (sun exposure). The hairline design, treatment homogeneity and harmony with the existing hair are also very essential factors in order to reach a very natural looking result. A tricopigmentation is basically performed in 3 sessions, the first and second session are performed on 2 consecutive days and the third session is executed 20-30 days after the second session. A tricopigmentation usually takes between 2 and 4 hours. In case of a full scalp reconstruction the treatment might take longer.

What can be attained?

• Shaven look
• Density effect
• Alternative treatment for women
• Scar correction

Tricopigmentation after a hair transplant

In case of patients with lack of donor material, tricopigmentation could complement hair restoration surgery in several ways. By increasing the overall density given by a hair transplant surgery (density effect), by filling in the remaining recipient area after a hairline reconstruction or even by reducing the white dot visibility after multiple FUE sessions.

How about the quality of the result?

The quality of the result of a tricopigmentation treatment comes down to the following important factors:

• Customized device (the pressure, the speed and the frequency of the tricopigmentation device)
• Customized needles (the most advanced needles, diameter of the needle)
• The composition and color of the pigments that are used
• The technique, skills and experience of the practitioner
• The condition of the patient’s scalp (especially scar tissue)

How about durability?

Unlike the pigments used for permanent treatments (scalp micropigmentation), temporary pigments are explicitly designed to break down more easily and naturally fade within the body. This accelerated reaction occurs due to the compound of the pigment. Temporary pigment particle sizes are smaller and therefore are broken down more quickly and removed from the body via your immune system.

The pigment typically starts to fade from around 6 to 18 months after the treatment although not necessarily evenly or completely. This option typically requires a further application after 12 months depending on skin type, tone, desired effect, and sun exposure. The shade on the scalp surface may last 2-3 years with this type of pigment but is still likely to reside in the dermal layer for longer.

How does tricopigmentation differs from scalp micropigmentation?

Tricopigmentation is a temporary version of scalp micropigmentation that involves a similar technique but with different pigments and different durability. A yearly maintenance is therefore required.

The option of a temporary result more often convince people to resolve their hair loss problem because tricopigmentation is not permanent. Since the pigments fade out after 6-18 months, a tricopigmentation doesn’t cause any problem when the hair of the patient loses its pigment and becomes white. In case of a scalp micropigmentation it might on the contrary become a problem when the pigments are dark and the patient’s hair becomes white, this will give an unnatural look.