Scalp Micropigmentation as an Alternative to Hair Transplant Surgery

    Seepika Jaiswal
    TLDR Scalp micropigmentation is a successful, non-surgical way to make hair look fuller.
    Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) provided a cosmetic alternative to hair transplant surgery by mimicking hair follicles with medical-grade pigment, offering the appearance of a freshly shaved head or camouflaging thinning areas. Unlike hair transplants, SMP did not require a viable donor site or risk rejection and boasted a 100% success rate. The procedure was typically completed in 2 sessions with no downtime, gradually enhancing the hairline to match natural growth patterns and hair colors.
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      in Progress Pictures  711 upvotes 4 days ago
      A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  139 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community No longer seeing any progress, really worried and panicking.

      in Progress Pictures  110 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding despite using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Many recommend considering a hair transplant or embracing baldness, as current treatments seem ineffective.

      community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 2 years ago
      People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.

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