HairingIsCaring

I highly recommend Skalp, I had mine done in the their London clinic and the practitioner was top class, I would definitely say check them out

Yea I agree, Skalp has shown to do some great work

Oh boy....LOL....if anyone ever doubted the professionalism of those involved in the SMP industry then I suggest taking a look at Nicole's previous post...

Wow, you are getting desperate and showing your true colors now, sorry your feelings got hurt...

At least you are behaving in a mature manner though

The counting thing is cute, but it looks as though your "reading comprehension game" isn't on point

I broke it down for you, step by step what I googled, and even posted a photo of my search results....and then you tell me I googled the wrong thing and that I cannot count b/c there are 4 providers in Minneapolis...LOL, ahh the logically deficient and their brilliant reasoning skills.

I did not Google "Minneapolis smp providers", I googled "Minneapolis SMP Hair Peace", so I did not miscount....

Looks like you are just angry that I proved how easy it was to find that gli was the Minneapolis provider who used "hair peace" as a slogan. So basically, your little theory of me being a Minneapolis resident (along w/ obvious implications) was ruined.

But you are absolutely correct, i just checked and there are other providers in that city.....I just did not know about them b/c I do not work in the smp industry and do not live there.

The only two providers I knew of were gli and smg. But I was wrong.

But the question was:

You never answered my question of how you would know what GLI's slogan in a local commercial was in 2012. Do you live in Minneapolis or did you in 2012? How else would you know this?

And my answer was:

Step by step Instructions on manually discovering Provider in Question:

1) I read "Mmac's" post

 

2) I TYPED "MINNEAPOLIS SMP HAIR PEACE" INTO GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE AND POOF: GOOD LOOK INK POPPED UP.

 

3) I CLICKED ON THE LINKS, WENT TO GLI SITE, AND CONFIRMED THAT "HAIR PEACE" WAS A GLI SLOGAN

 

So for you to say that I must have lived in Minneapolis to know that "hair peace" was their slogan makes you look very Naive, ignorant, and foolish.

I have taken the liberty of posting "Google Search Findings" of the Great GLI "Hair Peace" Investigation

Please see the attached files that show this slogan on their website.

So I encourage you to, once again, follow these 3 easy steps and re-visit the first image attached. Then you should maybe watch that cute little video you posted, applying what you learn from it of course, and count how many providers (in the first image) come up from the google search ("Minneapolis SMP Hair Peace") who use the slogan "hair peace".

Awesome sweetheart, Good Job! We'll work on colors and shapes next week

Feels like we are going around in circles and you are giving no evidence that "Mmac" 's claims are legit so unless you are able to do so, or unless "Mmac" cares to answer these questions:

Hi Mmac6804:

1) Who was your technician at GLI?

2) When you decided to go to SMG for your repair were you aware that their Micropigmentation Specialist was a former technician for the very same provider who messed up your treatment?

3) Did you file a complaint against GLI with the Better Business Bureau?

4) How was your New Year?

......then I see no point in furthering this discussion.

hi all, i'm based out in CA and like the idea of trying out temporary SMP first before committing, and i like the results better from the many pics ive seen. however, i think the scar from HT would best be done with the more permanent solution so as not to worry about that fading.

 

has anyone done it this way? pros/cons? would appreciate it. hoping to do it sometime this yr

Never seen it done this way but it is an interesting idea. I don't have ht scars so do not know from personal experience, but i do know a guy who had a pretty significant linear scar and had permanent smp and it just came out looking very dark and blue-ish.

It was not a great outcome...

So id just be careful in my selection process and make sure you are able to view some results on scars in person before you commit. Scar tissue is much less predictable to tattoo and can be tricky.

I think it is a good idea doing the temporary smp first. That way if you do not like the shaved head/smp look you don't have to live with it for too long.

The downside, I feel, of mixing providers (permanent and temporary) would be financial; probably would be less expensive option to go to one provider who offers both temporary and permanent and have permanent on scar and temp on the remainder of scalp if that is what you decide to do. Would be much easier and convenient to go to one place also.

HIS Hair offers both options~ Temporary and Permanent~ you could check them out...lots of locations, some better than others.

I know you weren't saying that directly to me about staying in shape. I feel like it's even more frustrating working out trying feel good about myself only to lose my fricken hair.

Yea it can be tough sometimes...ive felt in the past at times like "what's the point?" with working out if ive lost my hair, especially when you see guys at gym with perfect hair and who are in shape. But It is pretty easy choice for me to stay in shape and exercise bc ive always been involved in sports and just like to look and feel healthy.

I find being grateful for the things I do have and not focusing on what i don't have is a pretty effective way of keeping the right perspective. Plenty of guys in wheelchairs with full perfect heads of hair they'd trade in a second for ability to walk.

The results from my recent smp into my 2 strip scars are pretty good. I haven't done smp on my scalp yet and am very concerned if I do so it would look fake or fade and possible health affects. I am 41 and at his point I would like to just shave my head but don't have the balls to do it yet. I've been using dermatch for a long time but it's getting harder to use being a NW 5.

That's good that the scars are looking good...scars can be the toughest to conceal with ink.

It sounds like you selected a really good smp provider so You should consider going back to your provider and getting your whole scalp done. You could shave your head and start off light and conservative with the smp and if it turns out you don't like it you could just grow hair back and go back to the way things were.

When you grow your hair out the smp is pretty much invisible in most cases...when ive let mine grow for a few weeks you can't see the smp anymore but i just look balding. So you really could just go back to your current situation if you don't like the shaved head thing.

I just find so much more freedom with shaving my head and having smp and im telling you the truth mine looks like a full head of closely shaved hair/stubble in any lighting situation, even bright sunlight....so i look "bald by choice" and it really goes with the athletic working out thing.

If I where you and you like the shaved look up top with possibly smp also I would never go the HT route. I don't care how good docs claim to be still will leave scarring. FUT huge linear scars and FUE 100s of little dots on the back of your head. The only HT I would consider would be BHT from may the upper legs or something. Not from visible areas like torso.

Yea I probably won't anytime soon but something Ive always thought i might try one day

Walker10 sorry we hijacked your thread.

Hairiscaring, you said there are alot of dishonest SMP companies out there which is true. The same can be said about the HT industry who most of them only care about making money. I'm an example of this as I had 2 failed HT with 2 strip scars by a below average doc, weekend worrier Dr. Goldstein who took advantage of my situation when i was desperate started losing my hair at 21. Also another doctor's office has been hounding me for almost 4 years now since I had a consultation with them to come in and do a surgery even though 2 top coalition docs said I do not have enough donor hair left.

Yea you are absolutely right man, the dishonesty and scammers encompass the industry as a whole; any company who offers a "hair loss solution" of any kind.

And being a guy who has been tricked and ripped off and taken advantage of by several different "hair loss solution" businesses- topical formulas for hair regrowth, different medications and pills, and a smp company that didnt work etc, those experiences really fuel me to try and warn other guys of the same pitfalls and tricks/scams and deceit these people use to get our money.

My motives are often questioned by providers and forum moderators but all many of them care about is making money and could care less about the truth. If information on a forum serves them and benefits them they could care less if it is false info and really don't care who the info hurts, and when you question a provider who "sponsors" the forum you will be attacked viciously and personally by people who claim to be here to help....lol no professionalism whatsoever, the gloves will come off quick if you say anything that gets in the way of their agenda/$$$. It's sad quite honestly, but this is the industry we speak of.

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experiences with HT surgeries. I know that has got to be extremely discouraging especially since you don't get the hair you hoped for and instead get a worse situation with the scarring. But it is not the end of the world and it sounds as though you are getting some good results from your current provider.

I came close to doing HT's and FUE a few times but never could quite pull the trigger. Perhaps i will in the future if i am able to find the right doctor.

The practicener I went to did work for one of those companies you mentioned now he has his own company. I did say supposedly a good practicener. You said it yourself it's very hard to find the good SMP providers through all the bs reviews that are out there.

Yes it is really difficult b/c this in not a regulated profession- smp is cosmetic tattooing and literally ANYONE can open up a business and practice this with no training or certifications.

It does sound like you found a good one though. Are you happy with your results now that you have gotten the top up and taken care of the initial fading? (fading happens in almost all cases so that is normal) Do you plan on any additional sessions or are you sorted for now?

You said get inshape. I've been working out for about 21 years now lol. I think it's even more frustrating staying in shape trying to look good only to lose my fricken hair.

Oh yes, I wasn't not referring to you personally, for all i know you are a personal trainer or body builder.

I said that b/c I recently viewed HT results photos of a guy who runs a Hair Loss forum. I was somewhat tickled when I saw his photos b/c here is a guy who has dedicated much of his life to solving his hair loss problems (i mean, he runs a hair loss forum) and he was a chubby, dorky, nerdy guy who looked like he'd been picked on all of his life. Also his hair looked pretty thin at almost every angle he presented so I'm left wondering how many guys like him have dedicated so much time and effort to restoring their hair, thinking it would fix all their problems, and neglected every other aspect of themselves. They could have used some of that same energy and focus to correct their more important issues. Diet, exercise, social and personal growth~ these are all areas that seem to be forgotten when a person gets zeroed in on one negative aspect of themselves like hair loss.

And the end result of these out of whack priorities was that chubby dork I was looking at in the photos, who really only managed to gain thin hair that did not look great. I know this sounds a bit mean, but I'm just trying to express that this is a danger of putting too much stock in something as superficial as hair and not attempting to fix the things that we can control.

Hello everyone. I'm new to social media, forums and stuff so bare with me. I started losing my hair in high school. Sure you can imagine how that was. My hat went on the day I graduated and it rarely came off. I was completely bald before I could have my first beer legally. It wasn't the end of the world but it sure felt like it. It shaped how I lived my life and where I went. I was lucky enough to marry a gorgeous girl who didn't care about it though. I never thought that would happen but I still wore the hat all the time. Work, inside the house, ALL THE TIME. I went to Hans Wieman and the sales guy basically laughed at me when I asked about transplant. He said "you don't have enough to transplant" while grinning at me from ear to ear. Then years later, I heard about SMP. I saw the pictures and was very skeptical. I had the balls to go see Mike in Chicago in February last year. I told him which pictures I liked and which I didn't. He was so sure about my results that I decided to do it. I think I started my procedure in April and had my last one in May. He was honest and said it would take 3 visits because I needed complete coverage. I was pretty excited but still thought it was too good to be true. I'm not gonna sugar coat it, it did hurt some. But Mike is awesome. Great conversations. Great music. Great artist. He completely relaxed me and man, he did an awesome job! Here we are in January of the next year and I am so happy I did it! I'm talking total life changer. My hat comes off all the time and no one has ever given the SMP a second glance. If you are debating it, go have the consultation. I can't put into words the difference it has made in my life. Thanks Mike for making it happen.

Looks great man! Congrats! Looks extremely realistic in the close up high def photos

Also it helps to get in shape to pull off shaved head look. If you notice many guys on tv or movies that look good w/ shaved head are military guys or athletic types.

I've known a couple of overweight, unhealthy non-athletic type guys who got hair transplants and/or smp. They were kind of let down afterwards b/c they still were fat and out of shape and lacked confidence.

If someone desires a life change, and they believe they can gain this through only hair transplants or smp or hair systems they are in for a huge let down.

Looking healthy starts with living healthy. I always laugh when I see out of shape guys' before and after HT photos or smp photos. A dorky fat guy with hair is still a dorky fat guy. Just sayin

SMP is very hit or miss .

I agree 100%

I shelled out some real $$ for an SMP here in CA at a supposedly reputed outfit and it faded within 8 months --

Sorry to hear about that...I've been there with my own experience and it is very frustrating.

I thought they were very meticulous . Maybe it was my skin type which rejected it , maybe it was their technique . Who knows, these things are hard to pin down as that clinic also has some other patients who are happy.

Yea it is hard to say why exactly, many factors involved but rapid fading does happen in quite a few cases.

But I am an SMP skeptic now,

Understandable so

especially considering how expensive it can be for what it involves and the bigger variability of results , in my opinion at least.

That is why I am always skeptical when providers make blanket statements claiming "X" amount of treatments is sufficient for all clients...it's not a "one size fits all" kind of deal

You seem to know alot about the SMP world. I agree there are alot of scammers out there who claim to be good practitioners. It's hard to see through all the bs in the SMP world with all the fake reviews and pics out there. I believe you also called out scapguru who I thought was real unbias SMP website until I connected all the dots thanks to you.

I'm just a guy who struggled with hair loss and I shaved my head for years and only wanted to make my shaved head look "even". I wasn't looking to restore my hair but just wanted to make the shaved head look, which I was cool with, look better. I came across SMP in 2010 and began learning all about it. Through my process of educating myself on Micorpigmentation I came across a lot of dishonesty and deceptive practices. At first I was shocked that "legitimate" businesses could behave in such an unprofessional manner and blatantly lie to clients and just rip them off, but then as I researched more I began to see that these unethical practices were quite common in the Micropigmentation industry.

I just try to share the knowledge ive gained through experience with people and help save them some time and trouble.

I did alot of research and found the practicener I went to is well known and doing SMP for awhile now. Yes fading did happen to me 9 months out after smp into my 2 strip scars. The provider did get back to me and did a touch up session for free.

Didn't mean to imply that small operations or solo projects are inferior in Every Single Case....There are many really good technicians who have left larger providers like HIS Hair, Vinic, GLI etc. and gone off on their own to start solo-venture businesses and have small operations, and most of these are very good and will produce good results.

My point was that if they have only been in business for 2 years or less, and still are one-man operations doing smp out of a small one room suite (and maybe moved locations a couple of times and changed names etc.) this is a pretty obvious indication that they are not growing and may not be experiencing the level of success that would allow them to have a larger operation which of course would concern me as a potential client b/c they may not be around in say 3-5 years from now when I need a touch-up. And if this is the case and you will have to find a new provider and deal with many unknowns~pricing, quality etc.

Of course there are exceptions.....some providers just want to keep it small to cut out overhead and ultimately make a better profit. And if a one-man provider has been in business for 5 years or more and has a great reputation, then that is obviously the case:)

In your opinion who is the best practitioner in NYC or Northeast?

I know of quite a few good ones in that area. I'm hesitant to call anyone "the best." Lots of good skilled providers in the Northeast region for sure.

I will post updated pics. I am very pleased with the results and very pleased the way I was treated by SMG. They took me in and treated me with the most respect and professionalism than I could imagine. I continue to see improvement and looking forward to wrapping both treatments (FUE and SMP) all up and be a finished client.

Hi Mmac6804:

1) Who was your technician at GLI?

2) When you decided to go to SMG for your repair were you aware that their Micropigmentation Specialist was a former technician for the very same provider who messed up your treatment?

3) Did you file a complaint against GLI with the Better Business Bureau?

4) How was your New Year?

Yes. The practitioner did a touch up session for free. I will post some pictures this weekend when I get my hair buzzed down on the sides.

Great! Glad they got you sorted bud

Hairingiscaring, how is it a red flag if a provider works for himself or maybe just has one other employee in a one room suite?

B/c a one-man operation in a small single room suite has significantly slimmer chances of lasting as a business and more likely to go under, hence you will be searching for a new provider when they do.

It is a sign that he or she is not well-established as a business, and just starting out or has not yet achieved much success in their business; the financial success that would give he or she the freedom to grow and hire other necessary departments.

It is also a reflection of very little experience.

Also, when problems arise, like fading, small poorly established operations are less likely to get back to you in a timely manner to address these issues b/c they do not have the necessary departments set-up (like customer service, office administrator etc.) that normally address these customer service issues and scheduling things that are necessary.

Forgive me, but didn't you personally have this very same issue with your provider?

When the owner is the technician and responsible for all other departments it can create issues for the client.

Supposedly some of the best practitioners in the US work like this.

"Supposedly" huh? Meaning One-man operation providers who work in little suites stated on forums that they are the best practitioners in the U.S.? That sound about right?

Would you pick a practitioner just because they work in a doctor's office over a well known practitioner working by himself?

No I would not

Though you're lucky been in california. You have David Hoffer, Zang @ hishair, Jae Pak. .

I would also recommend Dr. Jae Pak at New Hair Institiute for scalp micropigmentation any day of the week. NHI has been doing the treatment longer than most providers and they are a medical facility. They are more expensive but probably worth the extra money.

Totally right on about not letting distance be a factor.

I disagree with this statement, distance is absolutely a factor.

I feel that it is a huge advantage to have your provider pretty close to where you live. If you experience fading for any reason: sunburn, cut or injury to your scalp, or just general fading....It is very nice to be able to drive to the provider's office and get a touch up. Instead of having to take off of work, book a flight and hotel room which costs hundreds of dollars, and just go through a big hassle. In my current situation my provider is in my city so I have easy access to them if I ever need a touch up and it is really nice.

So basically, distance should play a big factor in your decision.

How do you go about finding an legitimate high level smp artist? Unlike transplants where you're dealing with real doctors in medical conditions smp artists are as credible as typical tattoo artists. I've seen Too much variance online( from amazing results to horrible) to choose without strong credentials. Any recommendations?

You're absolutely correct, it can be difficult deciding on a provider.

You can't trust some of the hair loss forums and can trust none of the smp marketing sites (like the one bhilt plugged) b/c positive reviews and endorsements are paid for by the providers, and negative reviews are occasionally the result of blackballing a provider who refused to pay a site for their "service" of writing a positive review~http://www.cosmetictattoo.org/article/scalp-micropigmentation-more-than-just-ugly-scars.html

Also some providers pose as actual clients on forums and write their own fake negative reviews and post fake pictures of bad results in attempts to discredit and slander their competition. And of course on the flip side of that, many providers pose as clients on forums and promote their own clinics to try and get their name out there.

You can't put much stock in the results photos and videos you see online either. Those images and videos are all photographed and recorded immediately following the clients' smp treatments, but the results will fade significantly in the 3-5 weeks following the treatment (even the providers themselves will tell you that). So those videos and photos are not an accurate depiction of what a finished smp result will look like, only what it looks like before it fades significantly.

Some clinics have employees who have had the treatment that you can look at in person, but many of them get frequent touchups when they experience fading (which they will lie about and claim they've had only one or two treatments ever) so you really won't know how frequently or significantly their smp has faded or how many treatments they actually needed to achieve the result you are looking at. Even worse, I have seen some owners and consultants who had their treatment with a completely different provider and claim it to be the work of their current clinic or employer. Lots of deceit.

You can find a good clinic that will do right by you, there are some great ones out there. You just have to be willing to do a little research and use your common sense. Try and find a provider who has been in business for at least 5-8 years who you know is more likely here to stay. Find a place with a solid reputation who has something to lose....they are less likely to screw up your treatment and more likely to make sure you are satisfied with your results and overall experience b/c they cannot afford to have an unsatisfied customer out there posting that poor experience online and diminish their reputation.

Medical Clinics who also do HT's are ideal, but usually more expensive.

Try to avoid places that claim to have dozens of locations worldwide-Most of these "locations" are not even the provider's clinics.....just tattoo artists' shops or permanent makeup artists' offices who are contracted by the provider and make a percentage of the money they collect for the treatment and pay the rest to the "provider".

Other red flags to look for: (from http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185392-scalp-micropigmentation-questions.html)

1) If the provider has only one or two employees and a one room little office or suite I would be wary

2) If the only promotional or advertising material they have available is from posting their own testimonials on hair loss forums, or on a cheap little self-made website, I would be wary

~Look for a company who has invested money in professional promotional videos, news and media tv ads, and who has done some legitimate marketing of their company, this is always a good sign of success.

3)If they focus extra heavily on why you shouldn't go with the competition (scare tactics) and constantly bash their competitors, but talk very little about about why you should choose them and their strengths and what they can provide, that's also a red flag.

Happy New Year!

Shapiro med's temporary smp specialist Nicole Large actually worked for the very same clinic~GLI~ that she is making false claims against on this thread. She began her employment with GLI ONE MONTH AFTER "mmac6804" supposedly received such a horrific smp treatment from them.....convenient timeline for this fable, no?:rolleyes:

Below is her LinkedIn profile which she has removed her photo from

Hello all.

1. What sort of certification should I be looking at off prospective clinic? Is there a standard certificate? The reason why ask is I was quoted about 800 dollars by an Indian clinic (India's my closest option) but I don't wish to visit another run of the mill clinic and waste my money.

Unfortunately there are no standard or universally recognized certifications to look for. Some providers have their own certifications but they are usually obtained after taking a 3-14 day course so they do not give a clear indication of experience possessed by the provider.

2. Can you sport a full hair? I have diffused hairloss, especially around the crown area. I'd much rather sport a lengthy hair instead of "shaved" look. Thing is, in my culture, "shaved" look = bald head. So SMP in itself will be deemed a failure.

I would say no....I've seen a quite a few examples of individuals with full heads of hair and smp, some had temporary smp, and none of these results were impressive to me at all. They still looked balding in areas especially under direct lighting. SMP is really made for a shaved head.

3. What are reputable clinics in Asia? The farthest I can visit is Bangkok or a clinic in Thailand. I looked up SMP clinics in India and while Dr. Kapil Dua's clinic seems to offer SMP, it is a temporary one.

I'm not real familiar with providers in that area of the world to be honest....the ones ive seen online do not look very reputable.

If you do decide to go with SMP my advice would be to go with a provider who is reputable and has a real substantial operation.

Red Flags to look out for:

1) If the provider has only one or two employees and a one room little office or suite I would be wary

2) If the only promotional or advertising material they have available is from posting their own testimonials on hair loss forums, or on a cheap little self-made website, I would be wary

~Look for a company who has invested money in professional promotional videos, news and media tv ads, and who has done some legitimate marketing of their company, this is always a good sign of success.

3)If they focus extra heavily on why you shouldn't go with the competition (scare tactics) and constantly bash their competitors, but talk very little about about why you should choose them and their strengths and what they can provide, that's also a red flag.

4) If they've only been in business for 2 years or fewer I'd also be wary

In short, look for a place with a real operation that is established and has made a great reputation for themselves through producing great results. Mostly, just use common sense.

I'm a guy under a severe stress and I feel extremely insecure due to hairloss despite me having a round face (I've been told that shaved look/buzz cut look does suit me).

 

Please help me regain my confidence back.

Based on what you've said it sounds to me like you should look for a different hair loss solution. As I said before Scalp micropigmentation is primarily for a shaved head, and you mentioned that even a shaved head would be viewed the same as bald in your social circle, and thus a failure. Some on this forum might disagree with me but I just do not feel that SMP goes with a full head of hair. But there are some great options out there in Hair Systems and HT/FUE

If you go for HIS and Vinci make sure they don't make your hairline too low. I see a quite a few results from them where they lowered it too much imo.

Totally agree....when the hairline is too low, and too straight for that matter, it looks fake and kind of goofy. That is certainly something to stay away from, but I have also seen plenty of examples from Vinci and HIS that showed softer and more natural looking hairlines.

I would check out Vinci Hair Clinic or Artistry concepts

Hi LT, just wanted to check back in with you. Have you heard back from your provider yet? Are they going to get you sorted?

What about HIs hair? I'm not sure if 2 hour drive from London will be feasible as I can only be there for upto 10 days.. (that means 2 days set aside for the procedure alone).

Yea, HIS Hair are really kind of the pioneers of scalp micropigmentation in the sense that they were the first to make SMP somewhat mainstream and offer the treatment exclusively.

I would say that they would do a good job most likely, especially in a location like London....If you were going to one of their less reputable clinics in a location in the U.S. or Canada I would be less confident, but anywhere in the UK should be good.

Reading the HIS forum over the years I have noticed a recurring theme of poor customer service reported by clients, as well as results fading rather quickly, so those two things would concern me if I was thinking of choosing HIS. However, though they can be slow in resolving issues (like fading, or other general complaints) they always seem to work things out for the client if some unfortunate circumstances should arise (and these opinions I've formed are all based on what I have read on their forum, not from any personal experience)

On the plus side, their website states:

What is the normal schedule that HIS follows for multiple treatments? The common pathway to being treated, is to have your initial treatment on a certain date with your second treatment five (5) to seven (7) days later, and with your third treatment five (5) days after that. Any following treatments we would try to schedule roughly thirty (30) days after that to assess overall fading and density levels.

so you could potentially complete 3 sessions within a two week time period.

Brandwood Clinic's two practitioners, Simon Lane and Paul Clarke, are both former HIS Hair employees/technicians, and they are known to have been the best HIS Hair techs and among the best in the industry.

If it were me, assuming the price quote is good and you like what you hear in the consultation, I would try to make it work traveling 2 hours to Brandwood in Shirley, West Midlands b/c if you go there you know you will have either Simon or Paul doing your treatment, and I just don't think you can find anyone better than either of those two guys.

But either way, I think HIS or Vinci would do a good job as well. All three places are very reputable.

Hey thanks for your reply. How much do they charge? I've emailed Vinci Hair Clinic.

I'm not sure how much Brandwood charges but im sure if you email them they'll give you a quote.

Vinci is a great choice as well. If I were in London I'd go with one of those two places for sure.

PS: Temporary SMP is not my personal preference so I'm not real knowledgeable regarding providers of Tricho Pigmentation in the London area, but there are plenty of other guys on this forum who can steer you in the right direction if that is an avenue you are interested in exploring.

Can anybody suggest a renowned SMP place in London?

 

Also, 3 SMP sessions within 2 weeks.. is that doable? too rushed?

If it were me, I would make the 2 hour drive to Brandwood Clinic in Shirley, West Midlands.

Simon and Paul are 2 of the most skilled and experienced practitioners you will find and I don't think you will find anyone better than them. Not sure what their pricing is though but I'd imagine they are reasonably priced.

I would also check out Vinci Hair Clinic in London.

I believe those are your two best options but do some research on all providers in or near London (HIS Hair, Skalp, etc.) b/c that region is saturated with providers.

As far as 3 sessions in 2 weeks, that may be a bit of a stretch. I'd say realistically your timeline for completion would be somewhere in the one to two month range.

I'm interested in temporary SMP. But after reading Dr Rassman's articles, I'm a bit hesitated. Does anyone know if Dr Rassman's claim is correct?

 

 

source:

https://www.realself.com/question/seattle-wa-option-temporary-smp#gref

Great point by Dr. Rassman, and Absolutely something that should be considered before undergoing such a new and unknown treatment.....

and I would certainly trust a well-respected physician's medical advice over some "joe schmo" Amateur off the street who has no medical expertise and is just simply trying to sell their "services" using a hair loss forum:rolleyes:

There are Many good Scalp Micropigmentation providers out there....no need to take shortcuts and experiment with some new Temporary "solution" with one of these guys who popped up out of nowhere with no background in the field at all with no credentials

Great video, love his results! Good to see some good SMP providers in the New York area:)

I do not personally believe there is even any debate on whether or not permanent pigments are safe....they clearly are.

The question is are temporary pigments safe?

Well respected HT surgeon and SMP provider Dr. Rassman says this regarding Temporary Pigments:

Temporary SMP

July 25th, 2015

There are folks that offer temporary SMP, but the 'pigments' contain silicone and other substances which migrate from the place under the skin to deep in the fat, up the blood vessels and silicone has been found in the lungs and brain, so I question the temporary nature of these agents as their temporary nature means that they are moving out of the area that they were placed. See web site below

Web reference:http://scalpmicropigment.com/

https://www.realself.com/question/seattle-wa-option-temporary-smp#gref