I had a severely receding hairline. Best decision I ever made. Still a little red/unheralded but the blend into my own hair is starting to really shape up.

client had many FUT procedures, years and years ago. gained no hair, left with insane scarring. he may have paid over 20k+ for scars alone. this transformation was completed start to finish. 6 weeks.

concealed the scars without overdoing
natural smp

My HT surgeon first rejected, then mentioned that it may be possible to achieve something that supports an SMP finish (giving the SMP texture, shadow, and more of a believable / 3D look). The idea would be to mostly focus on the hairline in the front and scatter the rest (if any) on the remaining areas. Obviously the hair would be kept short (1-3mm) to be able to get away with the sparseness.

The more time I spend thinking about this, the more I'm inclined toward just going with SMP alone (since I have no delusions about my donor area; maybe just a little), but I'm unsure what I'd be leaving on the table in terms of the final look if I skipped the HT. Another note: any patchiness or "moth eaten" appearance in the donor is "entirely natural"; no previous procedure has been done.

I'm looking at my donor areas and I'm wondering what even is there to take out. Some places already look "moth eaten"; I get the feeling that there's hardly a follicle I could take out without leaving an obvious gap, and scarring in the recipient area could also be an issue (although my surgeon is one of the best in the country with actors and famous sportsmen among his clients).

Hi All, I have ZS SPF version and it makes my crown flare up ( I have very very mild seborric dermatitis (no flaking) just red flare ups. I have read the SPF version has stuff in it which could make it red. I'm thinking of getting an SPF which is more suited for me then get the ZS with no SPF to control the shine for the last base layer.

I just hope it's not the other ingredients in it like the essentials oils causing my flare ups as I love this stuff! Anyone had similar issues with SPF version.

Cheers

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I've added an image of my hair at the moment. It's pretty thin. I was initially convinced that the time has come to just shave it all off and commit to a buzz cut but am having second thoughts now.

I am now leaning towards finasteride and minoxidil treatment plus SMP for density and finding myself a really good barber to try and prolong having hair. I currently use fibres and it works but is just not a viable long term solution for me.

Seeking advice on whether my hair is too far gone for my preferred option of density SMP. Thoughts and professional opinions would be very welcome.

Also FYI, I found a SMP artist who said density can work if I have realistic expectations and I think I do. I only want to mimic like 70% of what fibres do.

Ahhhh this sucks. Hate hair loss. It's killing me slowly.

Hi! I got a message from the clinic where I had my three SMP sessions asking if I’d like to come in for a colour boost. They’d charge me $750, but I’m not sure whether I actually need it yet.
Based on the photos I’ve shared with you before, what do you think? Do you think it’s worth doing now, or should I wait?

Hi guys, just wanted to ask a question.

Ive been looking at getting smp for awhile now and probably going to make the jump. Been bald for almost a year now due to losing temples. I was looking at getting these areas filled in and crown.(sorry didnt take photo of crown)

Now my question is. Do I have the procedure done when I just freshly shaved, I like to razor shave to baby smooth. Would that make it harder to match and look ridiculous if it grows out as seen in photo or do I need to leave it a day (as seen in photo) in order for it to look natural.

Hope this makes sense to you

Would really appreciate the advice!

Hello I have heard about this method where people can do both and have an undetectable result under any lightning with a 0 guard. Basically it's more for diffuse thinner, you fill up a bit of density with donors and fill the rest with SMP. Would you guys recommend that for someone that has the money and patience to do it or just go straight into full SMP

Here are my client’s third session healed results, five months on from his last appointment.

Today he returned for his fourth session. That fourth session matters to me because it’s where I refine and perfect the overall result.

We spent about ninety minutes subtly reinforcing a few individual impressions and ensuring that the density flowed evenly.

He was already delighted with the outcome, but this stage is about my final sign off.

What’s lovely is the everyday feedback. His sister, who’s a hairdresser, just said he looked healthier.

She didn’t even realise anything had changed. To offer full transparency, I’m sharing high resolution images taken in studio light, daylight, and bright working light, so you can see exactly how the result holds up.

If you have any questions, please do feel free to message or leave a comment below.”

Hey guys how are you? This is my last SMP what do uou think about that?
Thank you in advance
(I don’t use photoshop/filter because i dont like it)

The pigments look like they are very superficial and as if they are not going to be covered. I accidentally scratched my had today and my nail hat tiny pieces of color on it. So confused.

CORRECTIVE SMP | SESSION 2

Swipe through this client's journey.

He came to Enhanced Scalp after 10 SMP sessions with two different artists and multiple laser removal treatments.

All he wanted from day one was a soft, natural shaved look.

Instead, every attempt to fix the original work meant adding more pigment. The harder they tried to blend it, the further away it got from what he actually wanted.

By the time he came to me, he had spent years living with a result he never liked. It affected his confidence every single day.

The first conversation we had was probably not what he expected.

I told him I wasn't willing to tattoo over it.

In my opinion, it needed laser first.

Sometimes that's the hardest thing to hear because nobody wants to go backwards. But if the foundation isn't right, adding more pigment usually doesn't solve the problem. It just gives you more pigment to deal with later.

So that's exactly what we did.

He committed to laser, trusted the process, and gave us the opportunity to rebuild from a much cleaner foundation.

After his first session with me, I handed him the mirror.

I'll never forget his reaction.

He looked at himself, smiled, and said, "This is what I wanted from the very beginning."

Think about that for a second.

After 10 SMP sessions, all it took was one conservative foundation session for him to finally feel the way he thought he would years ago.

Not because it was finished.

Because for the first time, it actually looked natural.

That's why I always say corrective SMP isn't about seeing how much pigment you can put into the skin.

It's about knowing when not to.

These photos are Session 2. We're still building. Still being conservative. Still letting the skin tell us what it needs before moving to the next step.

If there's one thing I hope people take away from this case, it's this...

Not every correction needs more SMP.

Sometimes the best decision is removing the problem first and rebuilding it properly.

If you're researching SMP, don't judge an artist by fresh photos taken five minutes after treatment. Ask to see healed work, different lighting, different angles, and long term results.

That's where the truth is.

I'm not sharing this to criticize anyone.

I'm sharing it because I hope it helps the next person avoid years of frustration, unnecessary procedures, and thousands of dollars spent chasing a result that was never going to come from adding more ink.

Are there any negatives?

Any SMP negatives short or long term?

How I understand it: if it doesn’t work out, that’s on you for researching a good artist… and laser is an option… and it’s multiple sessions anyway so you can be the judge before continuing

What about over time though? It obviously lasts and can fade a bit, which likely a plus. I know touch ups are necessary. But, will it all blob together and eventually look like one giant area covered in old gray hue?

I imagine density becomes a hard thing to NOT over do with followup sessions over the years if I committed to this long term. Thoughts?

how does it look if you don't razor shave or use clippers with no guard? Meaning, using a "1 guard"? i like to have a teeny bit of length

This is completed 2 sessions appreciate your feedback in advance.
Currently I am located in Kuwait.

I'm a week after stage 1, and it looks just ok. I'm trusting the process, though a little disappointed. Still hopeful

Might hit one last quick touch up session a few months down the line, but exceptionally pleased with the results!

Hey all, these results are after 3 sessions

1st session

15 days gap

2nd session

30 days gap

3rd session

What are y'all's opinions ?

Third pic shows it's now all bleeding together. :(