Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Latest Topics

SMP. How many sessions typically required?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:19:34 +0000

Hello, to anyone who may read this topic I am new to SMP and doing my research to find the right technician. To all the people who had done SMP, especially on the donor area, how many sessions are typically required? I ask this because after consultation with different technicians I get different offers, meaning 2 or 3 sessions. Secondly what is to expect after every session. Is is true that after the first session you don't see much of a change and the 2 and 3 session is the most important?

Thanks a lot for any answers!

How SMP + transplanted hair looks with a buzzcut

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:03:40 +0000

Just finished up my second transplant into my crown a few days ago and I thought I'd share some pictures of my hair buzzed to a zero with SMP and almost all transplanted hair on top of my SMP.

Over the years many people have asked about what SMP + transplanted hair would look like. For someone with a poor donor, a potential strategy is to recreate a hairline using SMP + transplanted hair and maintain a buzzcut. It would make much more sense to do FUE only with a very small punch to minimize donor scarring, whereas I've done FUT and FUE. Anyhow, this is a good example of how that would look.

For someone with very minimal donor, they could opt to have very little or no crown coverage. Ideally, even some sparse crown coverage would add to the realism. I've just had a crown transplant so there's no point in posting my crown on this thread.

I'll be growing out my hair going forward but hopefully this can help someone who's considering this route.

Any happy long-term SMP clients??

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:36:22 +0000

Are there any people who've had scalp SMP done and are happy with it long-term??

By long-term I mean 5 years or more.

Please post your reviews in this thread

Donor Zone Rescue at Ahead Ink in New Jersey

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:09:04 +0000

This client had a FUT procedure followed by FUE (including some grafts into the strip scar). The result is post 3 sessions of Scalp Micropigmentation.

FUT Scar touch up

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:48:01 +0000

Its been many many years since my last post on here.

I had 2 x FUT procedures with Dr Dorin, the last one being in Jan 2014. Pleased to say I have had a great outcome and my hair is stable.

Recently I thought I'd get some work done on my scar which I do notice at shorter lengths, although nobody else has ever mentioned it.

These are the results after my first session, very pleased with the results so far.

1 month after 3 sessions of SMP

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:11 +0000

1 month after 3 sessions of SMP...

Sharing the completed and healed result of SMP. 3 SMP Sessions and 1 month image post SMP (shared by our client)

Level/Norwood 7

Age 42

Desired hairline and overall look is youthful, with shape and ideal style

Images taken under studio lighting and clients home lighting. No image editing!

Thank you for supporting his positive refinement.

Is this SMP Hairline Look Good On Me?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:20:00 +0000

I just got a short question to ask, actually. Would SMP Hairline like this look okay on me? My natural hairline doesn't look like this, but this is something I would want either in SMP, or hair transplant.

This isn't me, it's a A.I image, I generated, but I would want something like this ideally. But still natural looking since it helps with framing of the face.

Scalp Micropigmentation (healed and up close in bright lighting)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:37:10 +0000

The choice to be bald is exactly that, "a choice". The options and paths when it comes to hair restoration is vast and for some that wish to keep it simple and maintain a more fully shaved (illusion) may be the best fit. As you can see in this forum, there is a great deal of talent to make positive changes for those struggling with hair loss. Many of you here are aware that SMP (Scalp Micropigmentation) can offer you feeling of a complete look and match the way you feel. We hope you don't mind us beginning to share some of our work and healed results in order to continue building excitement and comfort with this option. If this is not the right network to share our artistry for hair loss we apologize and will remove it if you wish.

Thank you for supporting our first post of our healed SMP results

This is a Norwood 7 client with health skin.

The image was taken a month or two after his 3rd SMP Session.

The image was taken by our client at his home under natural daylight and indoor lighting...

HUGE FUE Procedure Plus Ahead Ink SMP

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:42:25 +0000

This Norwood 5/6 client went to Dr. Pitella and had him extract over 10k grafts for a full restoration. His plan was always to keep the hair buzzed on the sides and back and then address with Scalp Micropigmentation at Ahead Ink in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Both the transplant and the SMP treatment were a success.

SMP for FUT Scar - Should Do Something Else

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:52:59 +0000

I’ve how to mix of FUE and FUT procedures over the years (I have a separate post on my hair transplants). My 2 FUT procedures going back 15 years left me with one scar that I wanted to camouflage. When I left my hair longer, it was not visible, but if it went a little bit shorter, you could see it. I have now completed for SMP sessions on my FUT scar and there is improvement especially at a skin fade. However, when the hair starts to grow back in, you can see a big separation, which I believe is due to the hair density directly above the scar in comparison to everywhere else. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I remove some of the hair above the scar via FUE or something else. I am sharing pictures of my longer hair before tackling my scar via SMP, after SMP with skin fade and after SMP when the hair begins to grow.

Would SMP make a hair transplantation more difficult?

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:06:58 +0000

Guys, I’m about to go for an SMP, however, I was wondering if this would stand in the way of a possible hair transplantation (as most probably, I would also have to do a hair transplantation one day).

Does SMP have any relation with the hair fall? Does it affect your hair negatively in any way?

And does it stand in the way of a hair transplantation, for example, would it be more difficult for a doctor to transplant hair on a patient who has done an SMP?

SMP Questions

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:38:45 +0000

Hello all, just have some questions on SMP as I am considering getting it since I don't have enough donor grafts. 1) can SMP be added in the crown for density or blending?2) is SMP effective in camouflaging an FUT scar? 3) can SMP be used in the temple points and sides of the hair? Finally can all of this be done effectively without looking fake? Would appreciate your feedback.

How to find SMP artist

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:02:56 +0000

Can someone give advice on how to go about finding a great SMP artist? Preferably one that has experience with guys that had HT's. Just as there are the top 10 HT surgeons in the world, how would go about finding the best SMP artists? Thanks!

Zang SMP vs Scalp Micro USA - Los Angeles

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 06:15:38 +0000

I have had fue transplant sessions and am out of donor hair. My hair is still thin on top and I currently use fibers for density (everyone says it looks natural real and full) but in the sun i can clearly tell there’s something being used on my head. So I’m looking into SMP. Zang and Micro Scalp USA appear to be the top options in LA. Anybody know which is better/can do a more realistic hairline? I see in both clinic’s examples that there are some hairlines that look real and others look like the dots are kind of big (or maybe the clients are choosing density over realism?) so would appreciate any insight into these places. Thanks!

Best Scalp Micropigmentation in the Toronto area??

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:11:40 +0000

Anyone know what's the best Scalp Micropigmentation clinic in the Toronto area??

I'm contemplating getting SMP just to thicken up my transplant a bit.

I dont REALLY need it, but I might be suffering from hair greed.

Any tips are appreciated 🫡

SMP Recommendations in Germany?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:52:26 +0000

i wanna get an smp and am searching for a good artist in germany.

Can anybody recommend?

A dark side of SMP?

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:19:22 +0000

About a month ago I made the decision to go through with a SMP. I had found a reputable clinic and a very skilled and experienced smp-artist and actually went as far as to book an appointment. Days later I saw a video on youtube about SMP and most comments to the video were favorable, but there were also a couple of comments that made me start revaluating my decision. It's funny considering I'd seen a load of videos in my research and never heard of the issue I'm about to mention.

There seem to be some minor issues with having a SMP done, but most of those issues are rather trivial and can be avoided if you have your SMP done by someone experienced. However, there seem to be one issue not so easily disregarded and I'm asking if this issue is legitimate:

The SMP will probably look good the first few years but with time the tiny dots will start to fade, lose their distinction and may resemble a light-grey smudge (dots "dissolving" and migrating togheter to produce blurry clusters). The dots will not fade completely, since it's permanent ink, so the indistinct dots will still linger many, many years after the SMP. When doing a touch-up the old dots may be hard to see and make it a daunting task to correctly apply the new dots over the old ones. This may in the future, after multiple touch-ups, leave a grey smudged, helmet-like, painted look.

It's hard to verify this assumed side-effect since most of the pictures of done works are immediately after a SMP has been finished. Few seem to share their touch-up-journeys. Is it all about the skill of the artist or is this side-effect not so easily avoided?

My Wonderful SMP Journey

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:11:37 +0000

James is a kind and talented person who has really helped me with my scalp micropigmentation (SMP) process, and I want to share my experience to help others who are dealing with hair loss. I was really struggling with baldness and it made me feel bad at family and work events, and when taking photos. At first, I thought about getting a hair transplant and talked to 'Rahal Hair Transplant,' but they told me I wasn't a good candidate because I didn't have enough donor hair. They recommended SMP instead.
I spent over three months looking online for the best SMP specialist but wasn't happy with the results I saw in photos. Then I came across a forum where Christopher had answered some questions. His clear and confident responses, along with his before and after pictures that weren't edited, made me feel good about him. Also, the fact that he had SMP done on himself convinced me to get a consultation. Christopher was very down-to-earth and positive, and he explained what to expect from the SMP sessions without making any false promises. His studio was large, modern, and clean, which made me choose him for my SMP.
He said I would need three sessions and charged me CAD 2800, which was much less than what others in the GTA were asking for! I had to reschedule two sessions because of personal reasons, and he was very accommodating and didn't charge me extra. My older brother came with me to all the sessions, and we were both impressed by the customer service at 'Enhanced Scalp Micro Pigmentation.' My scalp is dry and tough to work on, but Christopher did a fantastic job. He even suggested a fourth session because of my skin type, at no extra cost, because he's a perfectionist and really cares.
Last week, I went to an office gathering without a cap for the first time, and nobody realized. Two coworkers even said the short haircut looks good on me. This has really boosted my confidence. If you're struggling with hair loss and thinking about SMP, I highly recommend getting a free consultation with Christopher. It was definitely worth it for me, and I hope it helps you too!

Marzena Kojder at Westminster medical group

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:26:16 +0000

Hi. I’m leaning towards Marzena Kojder at Westminster medical group at this point, anyone here had, or know anyone who has had SMP carried out by her? Thanks

SMP here I come :)

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:31:15 +0000

Had a very positive consultation for a full head SMP . Asked many questions and I believe I will go ahead with it.

She is very experienced and gave me peace of mind.
she complimented my hairline and I am convinced this will enhance my transplant. I am not buzzing my hair but keeping it long and slicked back.

here is a current pic but…. I did spray the top with root cover up. I’m tired of seeing my scalp so hence the SMP which will give the illusion of more hair.

my crown is just relentless in shedding, even with my oral finasteride. I am hoping next year I can get the crown filled in and wash my hands of all of this and move on.

later…

Buzz cut style with SMP + low density FUE/BHT Examples

Sat, 31 May 2025 16:55:57 +0000

Hi folks, I found out recently many people are interested in low density Buzz cut with SMP and FUE/BHT like the cases of these 2 gentlemen @TheAnswer @Bej520.

I came across these guys who have a lot of such results on YouTube please check and share your opinions.

1.) Is it viable for people who get sides on 5ar inhibitors.

Camouflage a 47 Year Old HT Donor Area

Mon, 12 May 2025 19:08:43 +0000

I had a hair transplant 47 years ago when the technology was still in the stone age. The only method available was removal of "plugs" from the donor area. The results were fine until about 15 years ago when hair loss in the surrounding donor area accelerated. Today, I have a bunch of very noticeable "holes" in the back of my head. It would seem the only way to camouflage the scarred donor area is SMP.

First, is this the only method available to fix this problem? I seriously doubt there is enough hair to do another HT. If SMP is my only answer, will it really cover up the "holes?" It would not seem as simple as hiding a strip area where hair was removed in the newer HT procedures.

Assuming SMP is my only recourse, has anyone had any experiences with the following in the central Florida area. I guess what I'm looking for are recommendations. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Orlando:

Hairline Studios: .
The Micro Fade:
SMP Legends:
Discreet Cosmetic Studio:
Orlando Hair Restoration Center:
The Micro Clinics:

Tampa:

Ultra Scalp Micropigmentation:
Tampa Scalp Ink:
6e/mp:
Maxim Hair Restoration & Transplants

Chicks Dig Scars....Maybe you Don't. Ahead Ink North Bergen, NJ

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:08:08 +0000

This client had a FUE hair transplant a few years ago. His goal was to wear a shaved donor but was disappointed to see how visible the scar extractions and pattern were. We treated him with 3 sessions of SMP addressing and camouflaging the entire donor zone.

Ahead Ink North New Jersey Recent Client

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:11:37 +0000

Here's a recent Shaved Look client who requested a natural hairline design. Thanks for looking!

Regret getting SMP???

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:00:12 +0000

I am strongly considering getting SMP. Has anyone got it and then regretted it? Feel free to to send me a private message.