Educational Status and Satisfaction of Scalp Micropigmentation Practitioners in Korea

This study observed that although most patients recognize SMP as a medical procedure requiring physician oversight, many still receive treatment outside medical settings, underscoring the need for expanded access to physician-led services, enhanced public education, and strengthened regulatory enforcement for patient safety.

This study found that unsatisfactory scalp micropigmentation outcomes can be effectively corrected with interventions such as tattoo removal, repeated SMP, or hair transplant surgery, leading to high patient and physician satisfaction.

This study found that perceptions of scalp micropigmentation and awareness of its side effects vary significantly by gender and age, influencing attitudes and intentions toward the procedure.

This study found that scalp micropigmentation provided moderate to great improvement in scalp coverage and patient satisfaction for those with hair loss, with any adverse effects being mild and temporary.

This study found that scalp micropigmentation improved esthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia, particularly in conditions with less fibrosis like frontal fibrosing alopecia and traction alopecia.