Believe It: One-Day SMP Isn’t Just Faster, It’s Better

Hair loss is an emotional issue. And yes, solution providers can sometimes make promises that sound too good to be true. This is never a good practice, and it’s especially troublesome when vulnerable people are the target. But one claim out there is both “true” and “good”: Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) can and should be accomplished in just one day.

The web is filled with skeptical chatter about one-day SMP. And it’s true, the vast majority of SMP providers—all of them except mine, as a matter of fact—administer the process over several visits. So it’s not surprising that much of the doubt and fear-mongering about one-day SMP comes from this camp. A shorter process presents a competitive advantage and a tangible business threat. I get that.

I also get that if you’re considering SMP, a multi-stage process might sound more “careful” and “conscientious” on the surface. After all, this is a complex procedure performed on a delicate area. But in fact, the exact opposite is true. As Good Look Ink’s Certified Impression Techs will tell you, multi-stage SMP is worse for the client for three big reasons:

1.  After day one, your skin is still healing. So re-opening the scalp and adding more pigmentation can lead to migration of the follicle replication.
   Translation:  If you receive SMP over many days, there’s a much greater chance that your finished hairline will be less precise.
2. After day one, it’s much more difficult for the tech to see what was already done.
   Translation: Because it’s harder to see which areas of your scalp still need pigmentation, mistakes are more likely.
3. Skin takes time to heal and regrow, so if you back too soon for additional SMP work, it’s more likely that damage will be done to existing impressions.
   Translation: Any future enhancements or corrections you may want might be more difficult to accomplish.

Bottom line: Be skeptical of the skepticism. One-day SMP is totally doable (99 percent of our procedures are accomplished in just one day). And not only is one-day SMP more convenient; it’s better for your scalp, your hairline and your confidence.