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It may take six to twelve months to appreciate the results of a hair transplant surgery. If you are concerned it is best to contact your doctor.
SMP can be done 3 months after FUE procedure, given that you healed properly. SMP is superficial and it will not impact your grafts. SMP can be used to camouflage the FUE scars as well.
The use of Scalp Micropigmentation at 3 months post FUE will not impact the growth of your FUE.
I would give it 6 months. 4 months might be ok if your body heals fast. SMP is great camouflage for any scar, if done right, scar won't be detectable.
The amount of hair you report losing is in the normal range but based on you having said the Derm doc thinks you have "AGA with maybe TE", that would indicate a greater than normal amount of hair loss. Best I can say is that you need to see a hair restoration physician to help you sort this out...
The pigment color and size is dependant on dilution of pigment and application by technician, and should be done carefully especially at the hairline. if the appearance of the SMP is not to your satisfaction you can likely have it removed by a laser tattoo removal device. Good luck!!
Scalp micropigmenation can be removed with a laser tattoo removal machine. Find out who in your area uses that and has good experience with it. Good luck!!
There is no reason to be concerned that scalp pigmentation will cause your hair to shed. The pigment application is mild and surface deep. Not affecting the hair follicle in any way. If you feel you are shedding hair at a high level it´s best to visit a specialist and have this diagnosed. But ...
The idea of scalp pigmentation is to camouflage the skin complexion. This creates the contrast required to give the illusion of hair where hair is not. The pigment comes in different tones but not colors. Hiding hair transplant scars can work well depending on the size of the scars. Sunlight may...
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