Can you have a hair transplant procedure and Scalp Micropigmentation?
Full disclosure– we recommend it. The results of combining SMP with a hair transplant or with follicular unit extraction (FUE), can exceed that of just the hair replacement procedure. Of all the many hair restoration techniques out there, here are how the two most common approaches differ, hair transplant vs SMP and how, when combined, can be a game-changer.
Faster Results
FUE and hair transplantation requires enough hair to be on the head from which the follicles can be harvested and transplanted into the balding site. FUE is recommended for those with minor hair loss while a hair transplant is the most drastic approach to hair restoration. Often requiring a painful incision to remove a strip of donor hair follicles, surgical hair restoration requires time for both healing and results. On average, technicians say you can expect new hair growth within 1 to 2 years!
SMP doesn’t discriminate whether your hair loss is minor or major. And for both procedures, scalp micropigmentation can be immensely supportive. The most obvious benefit when comparing hair transplant vs SMP is that the results are immediate. SMP can require one to several sessions, but even after the first round your look improves; what was bald will now look like a fresh shave, and the current hair you have will appear thicker and more dense.
Improved Overall Outcome
Scalp micropigmentation cannot make hair grow back, which is why if you wish to feel your locks through your fingers once again, a hair transplant may be the route for you. But it’s important to keep your expectations in check. As for a hair transplant vs SMP, scalp micropigmentation results are guaranteed. Whereas post hair transplant hair growth will depend widely on genetics and how well your scalp responds to the transplanted follicles. Rejection of the new follicles occurs in more than 5% of patients within the first year (1). Additionally, a hair transplant is less effective if
Widespread thinning and baldness have occurred
The scalp contains thick scarring
Or hair loss was in full or in part due to medical treatments like chemotherapy or medication
None of these circumstances can limit the effectiveness of SMP making it an ideal way to bridge the gap between what a hair transplant can and can’t do.
Hair Transplant vs SMP
Hair transplant vs. SMP can feel like a dilemma when you just want to have it all. Which is why it’s important to know you can. The two procedures complement each other perfectly, and in some ways provide what the other can’t. Here’s a side by side snapshot when comparing hair transplant vs SMP.
Hair Transplant VS SMP | Scalp Micropigmentation | Hair Transplant |
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Cost | $1000-$4000 treatment | $5000-$15000 treatment |
Results | Immediate results that resemble a close shave or make current hair growth pattern appear thicker and fuller | Potential hair regrowth after 1 year |
Time Off Required to Heal | Maximum 1-2 days to manage minimal swelling. | Due to the incision, patients may have to take 3-7 days off of work. |
Potential Down Sides | May require touch up after 10 years | Hair loss pattern requirements, risk of follicles being rejected |
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