What to Expect from your SMP Procedure

HOLD UP! Before you get too excited about the procedure…

We strongly recommend that you review the “Am I a Candidate” page in order to determine your candidacy for the procedure.

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In order to achieve a realistic look, your SMP procedure can take 3-6 sessions. How many sessions each client will require generally depends on how well the client follows the aftercare instructions, as well, whether the work being performed is adding density work or restoring a fuller, more youthful hairline.

Density clients will generally require 4-6 sessions.

General timeline of treatments are as follows:

Session 1 & 2 are spaced 7-10 days apart

Session 2 & 3 are spaced 3 weeks apart. Any sessions beyond session 3 are spaced one month apart from the previous session.

Depending on the size of the area being treated, each session can take anywhere from 2 hours (slightly receding hairline) to 4 hours (crown density work), and up to 6 hours for clients who require treatment on more than 75% of their scalp surface.

What does each procedure look like?

Upon being warmly greeted by your artist, your artist will prepare the ‘canvas’ for tattooing-- meaning thorough disinfecting and moisturizing.

Once the canvas has been prepared, the artist will begin the procedure. During the procedure you’re welcome to catch up on your favourite Netflix series, read your book, answer work e-mails, or engage in hilarious or meaningful conversation with your artist.

For procedures lasting more than 2 hours, clients will be instructed to bring their own snacks/ meal. There will be 15 minute breaks every 2 hours to refuel and stretch your legs.

As we strive to provide you with the best results, we do NOT pre-numb the scalp unless it’s absolutely necessary. Numbing can make the skin soggy and rubbery, and thus more difficult to implant the ink. The temples and front hairline may be numbed as these areas are more sensitive, however overall, most clients report only slight discomfort during the procedure without any numbing.

Once the procedure is complete, you will look in the mirror and be absolutely blown away by the changes to your hairline. Your artist will explain the aftercare instructions as well as give you an aftercare kit which you will use religiously to ensure the best healed results.