SMP for Donor Area

[Britanium]

21 minutes ago, hairlosscpa said:

All, just an update, I have my first session of SMP booked for this Thursday, 7/29. Will keep you posted and will share pics. My 2nd session is slated for next Friday, 8/6. Wish me luck!

Good luck ! Look forward to seeing the pics 👌

[Etownone]

3 hours ago, hairlosscpa said:

All, just an update, I have my first session of SMP booked for this Thursday, 7/29. Will keep you posted and will share pics. My 2nd session is slated for next Friday, 8/6. Wish me luck!

Good luck buddy.   👍👍

I'm definitely interested to see some pics.   

[hairlossPA]

will follow for results

[Zoomster]

Good luck mate ..keen to see how it looks 

[SLA]

Good luck...it will be great!

 

Can't wait to see results.

[hairlosscpa]

Thanks all for your support. This is right after the first session. There should be a lot more improvement in the second session since I do have diffuse thinning and covering my whole scalp around existing hair. May possibly need a third session too. 

*Top is before bottom is after*

Edited July 29, 2021 by hairlosscpa

[Britanium]

Very noticeable improvement even after the first session. Your right though it’s going to take at least a second or even a third session. Thanks for updating 🙏

[EvoXOhio]

Looks fantastic! What place did you end up going to?

[hairlosscpa]

3 hours ago, EvoXOhio said:

Looks fantastic! What place did you end up going to?

Top Line Scalp Micropigmentation in Cherry Hill, NJ. They are affiliated with Hairline Ink. 

[hairlosscpa]

Before and after shot - 1st session - back view

Edited July 30, 2021 by hairlosscpa

[hairlosscpa]

Overall the experience was great. It was definitely more painful that I expected especially around the temple and occipital area (never gotten a tattoo before). Hairline and midscalp were fine. 1st session took about 4 hours with maybe 20 min total of breaks.

[Etownone]

Whoa..    

I like the results.    I really like the results.  And you didn't even have to shave your head.   I got the same issues as you after my fue, so you just gave me some hope.   Especially since Cherry Hill is just a little down south from me.   

When do you go for the second procedure?? 

And let me say,  your hair on top looks great bro.    👍👍👍

 

[hairlosscpa]

3 minutes ago, Etownone said:

Whoa..    

I like the results.    I really like the results.  And you didn't even have to shave your head.   I got the same issues as you after my fue, so you just gave me some hope.   Especially since Cherry Hill is just a little down south from me.   

When do you go for the second procedure?? 

And let me say,  your hair on top looks great bro.    👍👍👍

 

Thanks man! It's been a long journey haha. Glad I can give something back to the forum.  

2nd session is tentatively scheduled for next Friday, 8/6. 

[SLA]

This is already looking good. I think we will see more and more SMP used as a density treatment.

In your signature, it shows you had an FUT in 2012. I can't even see the strip scar. Is it noticeable?

[hairlosscpa]

32 minutes ago, SLA said:

This is already looking good. I think we will see more and more SMP used as a density treatment.

In your signature, it shows you had an FUT in 2012. I can't even see the strip scar. Is it noticeable?

Thanks! If you look at my first picture in the side view, you can see the line from the strip. I had some grafts implanted into the scar during my FUE procedure which made it less noticeable.

[SLA]

6 minutes ago, hairlosscpa said:

Thanks! If you look at my first picture in the side view, you can see the line from the strip. I had some grafts implanted into the scar during my FUE procedure which made it less noticeable.

I see it now...it is barely noticeable. Any reason you opted for FUE in your 2nd procedure rather than going for a 2nd strip surgery?

I REALLY like how the SMP added density to your recipient area. Came out great!

[hairlosscpa]

1 hour ago, SLA said:

I see it now...it is barely noticeable. Any reason you opted for FUE in your 2nd procedure rather than going for a 2nd strip surgery?

I REALLY like how the SMP added density to your recipient area. Came out great!

2nd FUT then tap out with FUE was probably the right approach...I just couldn't deal with going through FUT again with the down time needed. Taking a strip of scalp off my head for a 2nd time just didn't sit well with me at the time. 

Thanks for the compliment! Hoping it gets better with the 2nd session. 

[hairlosscpa]

I also use concealers daily and SMP just made sense to me to remove some of the effort required. I approached the whole situation as getting a semi permanent concealer job haha. 

Here is a pic of my hair with concealer day before my SMP session. 

Edited July 30, 2021 by hairlosscpa

[SLA]

Looks good with concealers- they do the trick. This will take it to the next level!

[ITA]

@hairlosscpaThe difference between before and after is evident, especially in the front part of your hair, then, with the concealer you have solved the problem.  Compliments

[Etownone]

You got really good results from your HT and your first SMP session.   

 

What concealers do you use?     I've always used Dermmatch,    but lately I switched to TINT.  

 

[hairlosscpa]

1 hour ago, Etownone said:

You got really good results from your HT and your first SMP session.   

 

What concealers do you use?     I've always used Dermmatch,    but lately I switched to TINT.  

 

I use TINT too! It's been a game changer especially for convenience and the hairline area. But recently I've been using a cheaper brand from Amazon which is basically very similar. I linked it below. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXRDNR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_TRSQ5ZHYFT7MZMQFXPZH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I also use Caboki around the midscalp and crown. 

Edited July 31, 2021 by hairlosscpa

[Melvin- Admin]

22 hours ago, hairlosscpa said:

I also use concealers daily and SMP just made sense to me to remove some of the effort required. I approached the whole situation as getting a semi permanent concealer job haha. 

Here is a pic of my hair with concealer day before my SMP session. 

Concealer in the donor or on top?

[hairlosscpa]

19 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

Concealer in the donor or on top?

Both. That's why my sides look full in that pic 

[A Fue Good Men]

On 7/29/2021 at 7:22 PM, hairlosscpa said:

Before and after shot - 1st session - back view

What grade is your donor in these pics?