18 Feb SMP VS Hair Transplant

There are a few long lasting solutions when it comes to hair loss and if you’re unsure which choice to make when it comes to SMP or a hair transplant, read on as we’ve listed our top points to consider. While hair transplants give you real hair, SMP is a great option for camouflaging scars and adding density to give the appearance of a shaven head.  If you’re indecisive about whether or not SMP or hair transplant is for you, read on to find out what the differences are to make the right decision.

 

Bald or almost bald?

If you’re completely bald or almost bald, a hair transplant is not the best option for you as the treatment is unlikely to work if you have no hair or very little hair to work with. Dencity Pigmentation Clinic advises SMP treatment for those looking to achieve the shaven look, which will add density and looks just like a real shaven head. Your family and friends will never notice the difference!

 

Looking to cover up hair loss?

If you have a full head of hair but have balding patches, a hair transplant is most likely to give you the results you are looking for, as you will be actually getting your hair back that you can style. Hair transplants can be a fantastic solution to baldness if you have a donor site that is viable. If your hair is thinning in certain places, then SMP can disguise these areas to add density.

 

 

How SMP can help with hair transplants and scar camouflage

Sometimes a hair transplant isn’t always enough, especially if the hair donor is insufficient to cover the balding area, therefore the hair transplant doesn’t always offer the perfect finish. Especially if you are looking to cover up scars, SMP is often used as an effective scar concealment method, which can reduce the look of scars significantly. Scar camouflage with the help of SMP means that you can style your hair freely without worrying about your scars showing.

 

 

Recovery time for hair transplant Vs. SMP

There’s a big difference between the downtime of a having a hair transplant compared to Scalp Micro Pigmentation. One of the benefits of SMP is that there’s no real downtime needed as the healing time is fast and the results can be seen instantly. After your treatment you can go about your day without worrying about side effects from the treatment, it usually takes between 24-48 hours for the redness of the scalp to subside. With a hair transplant the recovery time is much longer, if you were given a sedative during your procedure, you will need someone to drive you home. Most people can return to work in 3 days after a hair transplant. For the first 2 weeks of having a hair transplant, you should be very careful with your transplanted hair, and after 14 days you can resume your usual hair routine. Some of the side effects of a hair transplant include an achy and swollen scalp for a few days, temporary scabbing and at least one scar, which should fade in time.

 

A big question that gets asked a lot regarding Scalp Micro Pigmentation is if it hurts. As SMP is essentially tattooing (but on a much less scale) we often get clients worried if the treatment hurts.  Scalp Micro Pigmentation procedure doesn’t hurt as much as most people think, as the needle only touches the first layer of the skin, however as each person differs from pain thresholds, this is something to always consider when thinking about SMP. A first session can usually last up to 3-4 hours and the feedback we have from our patients is that the procedure was a pleasant experience with little pain.

 

How long can I see results SMP Vs. Hair Transplant

In comparison to SMP a hair transplant isn’t instantly effective, after a few weeks of having a hair transplant, the hair will often fall out and later will begin to grow back. After 6 months the new hair will begin to appear and between 12 and 18 months the full results should be seen.

 

Which is more effective?

Hair transplants can never be 100% guaranteed as it depends if your donor site is viable. SMP is 100% effective in covering hair loss – although you won’t be getting you hair back it is an effective way of covering up thinning hair and baldness and costs a lot less than having a hair transplant. SMP is also a great low maintenance option.

 

Making the decision to undergo SMP treatment?

If you’re undecided on whether SMP is the right choice for you, pop into the Dencity Pigmentation Clinic in Edgbaston for a free no obligation consultation with our friendly consultant, Pav, who has had SMP treatment after battling hair loss from a very young age and has now turned his life changing decision into his biggest passion to help men gain back their confidence.

 

Call Dencity Pigmentation Clinic on 0121 270 4777 or contact us online.