Does it matter if SMP is done before or after a HT surgery?

September 25, 2017
Asked By:JCHAN54 in California, Maryland

Would having the ink be more difficult for the surgeon to make better placed incisions on the recipient area if the ink was already there? I feel like having smp before would benefit the look of the scalp during the initial months of growth and healing to give a better illusion of a shaved looked. How long before or after a HT can smp be done? Thanks!

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October 22, 2017

Answer: The planning of SMP and hair transplant should be discussed between you and your doctor.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 22, 2017

Answer: The planning of SMP and hair transplant should be discussed between you and your doctor.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
September 26, 2017

Answer: Thank you for your question about scalp micropigmentation. You definitely want to wait until the scalp is healed after a hair tr

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
September 26, 2017

Answer: Thank you for your question about scalp micropigmentation. You definitely want to wait until the scalp is healed after a hair tr

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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January 10, 2018

Answer: SMP before or after transplant

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December 30, 2017

Answer: SM\P and transplants

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Answer: SM\P and transplants

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