Does SMP Disguise Hair Transplant Scars?

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Can SMP make hair transplant scars less visible?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Scalp MicroPigmentation SMP is great at disguising hair transplant scars- both linear strip scars as well as FUE scars.  Not everybody doing SMP can make transplants scars less visible.  It can look like a black blotchy mark making the scar look worse.Just like not everybody doing FUE or hair transplant surgery can pull off a realistic look (good results).A bad SMP or FUE or hair transplant surgery to cover a scar is like a herpes outbreak. You can try to hide it, but you just made it worse.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

SMP, or scalp micropigmentation, is a painless procedure that uses highly specialized equipment and unique techniques to carefully and expertly inject all-natural, color-tailored pigments into the scalp creating a completely natural look of the patient’s hairline. A typical procedure involves an initial consultation and two pigmentation sessions to achieve the desired results. You can wash your head the fourth day after the treatment and, during that time, avoid any strenuous activity that will prompt undesired sweating. Once the procedure is complete, the results of a Scalp Micropigmentation treatment can last up to five years.
At the Foundation for Hair Restoration in NYC, I work with the world-renowned hair expert Dr.Jeffrey Epstein and his team to create beautiful, natural results for any hair type. 
SMP is perfect for disguising scars on the scalp! Great question. 
 Consult with an experienced hair restoration surgeon for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Scalp micropigmentation is a very useful cosmetic treatment to camouflage post hair transplant scars. Once the donor region of the scalp has healed from the hair transplantation procedure, scalp micropigmentation can be utilized to reduce the visibility of the scarring caused by the transplant.
However, it is important to note that the most natural looking and best results come from flat scars after and follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique of hair transplant.
If the scar is raised or a follicular unit transplantation (FUT)/strip method is utilized the approach for treatment may vary before landing up on scalp micropigmentation to cover the treated and healed scar.

Artur Kierach, MD · Answer

If the scarring is within existing hair then SMP can be a viable treatment to help camouflage. The pigment can take longer to settle into scar tissue and often fade faster so it may take more sessions than into virgin skin. Building up the pigment tone can take longer to ensure the pigment doesn´t bleed and maintains the look of a "dot" shaved hair follicle. Depending on the size of the strip scar DMP can work very well, even simply to reduce the contrast between the surrounding hair and skin complexion.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Yes, SMP is a good method to improve the visibility of the surgical scalp scars such as the scars of hair transplant procedures.

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