The SMP (scalp micropigmentation) process works really well for this problem (low on donor hair), provided that you have enough hair to take advantage of the reduced contrast between scalp and skin color. SMP will not damage the previous hair transplants or any naturally growing hair that is present.
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Scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP) has had great success in camouflaging scars on the scalp (see here). At this time, we are the only physicians offering SMP in the United States. We have a travel reimbursement program for those who wish to fly out to Los Angeles for a day to have the treatment. Dr. Bernstein is […]
This is a typical patient with a series of scars, some from a hair transplant (the large smiley scar). This man elected to cut his hair very short and get pigmentation into the scar. Although an additional session would be a good idea to camouflage the scar better, he stopped at what you see below […]
Thank you for your insightful questions. I will answer them as best I can below: The pigmentation ‘dots’ are very small and for a person with hair that is not black (light brown for example) the pigment color can mimic the hair around the fringe, almost a dark gray which will not be a problem […]
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) scars do occur, but they should be minimally detectable with any length of hair (1/4 inch). I do not have experience with permanent cosmetics other than tattoos, which have problems associated with them, including changing color. Actually, a change in hair color over time will impact visibility of permanent cosmetics.
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