SMP is similar to a scalp tattoo but there are important differences. Tattoos are done using large, multi-needled devices. The purpose is to cover large areas of the skin quickly. With SMP, a single, very fine needle is used in order to create a dot the size of a hair follicle.
The ink used is made up of black pigment only, and not multiple colorus. This is important because as the SMP “scalp tattoo” slowly fades over time, we don’t want it to change colors. Regular Tattoo ink will generally fade to a blue-ish tone.
Finally, SMP is deposited in a different layer of the skin than regular tattoos, requiring special equipment, training, and practice in order to perform correctly.