Would Constantly Shaving My Head Destroy the SMP?

My question is in regards to the SMP (scalp micropigmentation) procedure. I’ve been taking propecia about four years now–started when I was 18. My hair has halted the balding process, but I cant tell it’s slowly creeping back up, which is what I expected anyways. I’m very interested in the SMP procedure, since scarring (even minimal) and a life-time commitment to propecia just isn’t for me. My questions are:

1) As opposed to hair transplant, how old does one have to be to become a good candidate for SMP?
2) If the procedure was done, would constantly shaving the head destroy the tattooed “hair”?
3) If after SMP, one would to stop propecia and lose their hair that was retained from the drug, would the loss of natural hair be noticeable even with SMP?
4) Lastly, are there any more recent photos you could share with us other than the ones already listed?

Thanks

Any age above 18 years old will work for me if the patient understands the positive and negatives associated with the process. There’s a list of frequently asked questions at the SMP site.

Many people will shave the head every day or every other day. This is a personal preference. Shaving your head shouldn’t destroy the SMP.

If you stopped the Propecia, you would lose all benefits of the drug and the hair loss will play ‘catch up’ to what it would have been.

We only post the photos of patients that grant us permission, but we keep updating the SMP site with new photos all the time. Keep watch on it.