FULL HAIR LOOK EVEN WHEN YOU ARE BALD---SMP

Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP)

Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) is a permanent cosmetic ‘tattoo’ that mimics the very short hairs of a closely shaved scalp. It is a new and innovative technique that offers an alternative styling option for men who do not want or are not candidates for hair transplant surgery.

With the entire head shaved, Scalp Micro Pigmentation is a look that is a bold statement of confidence. It looks natural even under close scrutiny. It creates the appearance of a close shave or a short buzz cut over the entire scalp and we expertly create a natural looking hair line, something that we have been doing with hair transplants for two decades. It is a permanent ‘concealer’ medically tattooed on the scalp with special pigments and an alternative to the topical daily applications of powders, fibers and other cosmetic concealers (such as Toppik or DermMatch). SMP eliminates the hassle of frequent applications, messy transfer of product onto clothing, sheets or pillow cases and the anxiety of being in close contact with people.

SMP can be used for a variety of scalp conditions that include: genetic androgenic alopecia (AGA) otherwise known as male pattern balding (MPB), scarring alopecias from a variety of autoimmune diseases of the scalp (e.g. alopecia areata, alopecia totalis), and scarring from neurosurgical procedures or burns.  It is also used to manage the unnatural appearance that is associated with outdated hair transplant procedures. This is a non-surgical procedure carried out by experienced hair restoration surgeons and qualified staff. We offer the option to have the procedure performed under local anesthesia.                                                                                                                   

                                                                

SMP is a great adjunct to hair transplant surgery by creating a thicker look to the transplanted area. Today’s hair transplant surgery can create a completely natural appearance using your own hair to provide fullness in thinning areas. This process adds to the look of fullness by reducing the contrast between your scalp and your hair color. It can also camouflage scars found on the scalp including those that form from ‘strip harvesting’.          

                 

The SMP technique is dependent on highly specialized and artistic skills. It requires a clinical understanding which professionally blends the process with the problem being addressed. We use specialized instruments and pigments to accomplish this and it is performed by hair transplant surgeons and qualified staff who are specifically trained to deliver the highest quality service available anywhere today.                                        

  You’ll love this look                

The photographs shown above are not operated cases but this procedure “Scalp Micro-Pigmentation “ (SMP) will give you the look similar to the look of the people in these pics.

HAIR TRANSPLANTATION

 Hair transplantation

Hair Transplantation has evolved over the years. We adopt the Latest State of The Art Follicular Unit Extraction(FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation(FUT) Technology . The technology is very patient friendly , hassle free with zero complications. It is a Walk- in Walk-out Day care procedure with no admission. No rest is needed and one can resume work the very next day if needed !

Day of Surgery :

You should take a head bath, eat your regular breakfast and drive to our clinic in your own vehicle. You can drive back safely home later in the evening. An attendant is not mandatory. But if there is one you want to accompany you, that person can come along with you. Most of our patients come alone.

After filling up consent form and finishing all the formalities, you are ushered to your room and given surgical dress to change into. Dr. John  will come over, check your blood pressure and vital signs and discuss the surgical plan with you. You are given pre- medication and hair is trimmed as per the need and escorted to the surgical theatre.

We keep playing the popular FM stations and you can relax listening to the latest music on the radio.

Donor Harvesting :

Since the permanent non balding donor hair is at the back of your head, you are made to lie face down with the forehead comfortably placed on a prone pillow . This is the only time you will be lying in this way. During the rest of the procedure, you shall be lying on your back.

We use innovative technique to minimize the pain of local anesthesia which is followed by strip harvesting. Trichophytic closure ensures a fine scar after healing. The whole procedure takes 45 minutes to an hour. The patient is sent back to his room where he/ she can lie down normally making phone calls, watching TV or simply dozing off. The attendant is allowed in the room while the patient is resting there.

Dissection of Follicular Units :

The donor strip is microscopically dissected first into slivers and then the inter follicular tissue is removed creating naturally occurring Follicular Units. Each unit contains one to three and occasionally four hairs.

Hair Canal Creation & Implantation :

The bald area is anesthetized and Dr. John  skillfully draws natural looking hair line design and creates hair canals in the bald area of the patient's scalp and the follicular units are carefully and deftly implanted into the hair canals in a precise manner creating a natural appearance at the hair line and giving a fuller look behind. This could take two and half hours or more depending on the area of coverage.

No  bandage is placed on the head and the patient goes back to his room and changes the surgical dress. Tea / coffee is offered and medication for the next five days is given. All the precautions to be taken are explained and the patient is sent home.

Follow Up :

 No bandage. The patient is mobile and no bed rest is needed on the second day. The patient can go sight seeing, movie watching and shopping on the second day with out any restriction. Out station patients can leave Hyderabad soon after .

For those in Hyderabad, Hair wash is given on fifth day and surgical staples at the donor area are removed after two weeks. Out station patients can do so at their place. Any general surgeon would remove the staples. Dr. John  is accessible to the surgeon on mobile explaining the type of staples used.

Free follow up visits are advised after three months, six months and ten months. Meanwhile, Dr.John  is accessible to his patients either on Telephone or e-mail