Would smp be suitable for a norwood 2? Would the bald front corners blend in with the existing middle forelock?

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Would smp be suitable for a norwood 2? Would the bald front corners blend in with the existing middle forelock

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

What happens if your Norwood 2 hair line becomes a Norwood 3,4,5,or 6?  You'll have a triangle shaped SMP wedge on your forehead.  Unless you are going to live with a shaved head for the rest of your life, we don't recommend SMP in front of hair lines or for early balding patients.SMP is not a temporary fix. It is a permanent commitment.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Scalp micropigmentation can help in areas where hair is
sparse, but already present. It can help create the appearance of greater
density, especially for individuals with fair skin and dark colored hair.

It should not be regarded as an alternative to a hair
transplant, especially in the front where the inked areas would extend past the
border of existing hair. Due to the differences in texture, the use of pigment
would be quite obvious to others. And it would also look very unnatural.

From the experience of my clinic, patients who had undergone
SMP to compensate for baldness often felt very self conscious about their
results, avoiding close contact with others and shying away from bright lights.

Hairline restoration surgery is more likely to produce
desired results.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

I have done hair grAfting and flaps for 35 years and I have no idea what amp means. Reframe your question please.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This is not a good thing to do because the pigment will not necessarily have hair above it and the tattoo effect can be seen when looking at you.  The SMP should always be placed behind the leading edge of the hairlines. Remember, SMP is permanent. See below discussions in the web-reference:

Would smp be suitable for a norwood 2? Would the bald front corners blend in with the existing middle forelock?

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Would smp be suitable for a norwood 2? Would the bald front corners blend in with the existing middle forelock?

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Answer: Placing SMP at the leading edge of a hairline

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