What is SMP?

Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a cosmetic procedure that can help create the appearance of hair in people with baldness or thinning hair. In SMP, we use a fine needle and specialized ink to apply a tattoo of tiny dots to the scalp. SMP creates the appearance of hair. The tattoo patterns resemble closely cut hair follicles.

The stippled effect of the tattoo can give the appearance of a full head of shaved or closely cut hair in a person with no hair. It can also provide depth behind thinning hair to create the appearance of a more dense head of hair. Lastly, for those clients who have a scar on their head due to injuries or previous hair transplants, SMP will camouflage the scar into their hair creating a much less obvious scar if anything, barely visible. 

People who want to change the appearance of balding or thinning hair may choose to have SMP. SMP may be suitable for people who have:

• genetic balding
• alopecia
• a scar or birthmark on the scalp they want to cover
• male or female pattern hair loss
• hair loss from cancer treatments
• scarring from a hair transplant

SMP may be an alternative option for people who do not want hair transplantation or who have not achieved the results they wanted through hair transplantation.

Clients will need to come in for 3 sessions, spaced apart by 7-10 days. This will help layer the faux follicles for the most natural looking result.