Will a FUE hair transplant affect the color of the SMP dots on our scalp?

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I have done SMP 6 months ago and now i am thinking of doing FUE to enhance the effect. But i am also concern that after the recipent area is heal, the SMP will end in in patches. Please advise.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

FUE will not affect SMP.  If you are considering FUE and SMP it is best to speak to a doctor who specialize in both.

Artur Kierach, MD · Answer

After a 6 months time frame there is no reason to feel the FUE hair transplant would affect the scalp pigmentation. Blending the two treatment though will require planning to ensure you create a natural look of hair density. Otherwise it may look patchy. It can depend on whether the areas still have existing hair or need to be dense packed. Also what you plan to do with your new hair when fully grown out. Whether you intend to keep the hair shaved still or longer.

Daniel Danyo, MD · Answer

I do not feel that the color of the SMP dots will change significantly or become patchy if you choose to do some FUE graft placement in the SMP area.  I am doing more SMP and FUE combinations and have not seen any change in the dot characteristics.  Since you are 6 months out from the SMP and the dots are now stable, I think that you are fine to complete the FUE for enhancement.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Having an FUE procedure 6 months after SMP should not affect the color of the dots.  SMP should be more easily camouflaged with more hair.  If you have shock loss and less hair initially there is a chance it could look patchy until the hair grows out, but that is all depending on how and where the SMP was placed to begin with.  But FUE after SMP should not affect the color of the dots.  Good luck!!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You can have an FUE after the Scalp Micropigmentation has been done and is should not impact the SMP

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