Each SMP appointment follows a predictable flow so you always know what’s next.

• Consult recap: We review your goals, reference photos, and any changes since your consult.
• Hairline mapping: We draw and adjust your hairline on dry skin until it fits your face and age.
• Colour match: Pigment is mixed to sit comfortably between your hair and skin tone.
• First pass of dots: Tiny deposits are placed in a pattern that copies real follicles.
• Check-ins: You can pause, look in the mirror, and give feedback along the way.

The number of sessions depends on your starting point and the look you’re chasing, but there are clear patterns.

• Hairline / framing work: Often 2–3 sessions.
• Full head / Norwood 6–7: Commonly 3–4 sessions.
• Thinning density under longer hair: Usually 2–3 sessions focused on see-through areas.
• Scars and special cases: May need an extra short visit for fine-tuning.

Sessions are spaced so we can watch how your skin heals and adjust the plan as we go instead of guessing everything on day one.

Session length depends on how much of the scalp we’re covering.

• Hairline focus: Around 2–3 hours on average.
• Full top / crown / sides: 3–4 hours is common, sometimes split by short breaks.
• Scar-only work: Often 60–90 minutes.

Most people describe SMP as a scratchy, prickly sensation rather than a sharp pain. With topical numbing, it usually sits in the “annoying but manageable” range. You can bring headphones, take short breaks, and we’ll check in on your comfort during the whole session.

The days between appointments are where your scalp does its part of the work.

• Immediate: Mild redness for a day or two; dots can look a bit darker at first.
• First week: The top layer of skin renews, dots soften, and the colour relaxes.
• Checkpoints: We look at how your skin held the first layer before adding density.
• Spacing: Sessions are usually spaced about a week apart, sometimes slightly longer if needed.

Basic aftercare—no heavy sweating, picking, or direct sun—keeps healing clean and sets you up for the next layer.

Think of SMP as a short, focused project rather than a never-ending process.

• Step 1 – At-home consult: FaceTime call to review your pattern and plan sessions.
• Step 2 – Session 1: Mapping, colour match, and a light framework layer.
• Step 3 – Session 2: Build density through the mid-scalp, crown, and blend points.
• Step 4 – Session 3+: Refine hairline, balance both sides, and dial in scars or patchy spots.
• Step 5 – Heal and live: Once the final layer settles, you go back to normal routines with low maintenance.

After that, you’re simply living with the result — most people only think about SMP again when they’re ready for a quick refresh a few years down the line.