The most common question I always get is: “Hey Nick, how much is SMP?”
Well, I’d love to have a simple table with the costs, but since it’s my responsibility to ensure your new hairline looks natural—not like a Lego head—I highly recommend a consultation for several reasons.
1. Understanding Your Goals
Your desired hairline style, density, and overall look matter. A consultation ensures that the final results align with your expectations.
Some clients prefer a softer, more subtle look, while others want a more defined outcome. When I examine your hair, I’ll be able to determine what can be done and what’s best to avoid. The same applies if you still have some hair—I’ll need to consider how it might look if you lose more in the future.
2. Personalized Assessment
Every client’s scalp, skin tone, and hair pattern are unique. A consultation allows me to assess your scalp condition, hair type, and the extent of hair loss to customize your treatment accordingly.
For example, some clients who have had hair transplants may have scars they aren’t even aware of because their longer hair covers them.
3. Explaining the Process
Many clients are unfamiliar with SMP. A consultation provides an opportunity to educate you about the procedure, the number of sessions required, healing times, and expected results.
4. Building Trust and Confidence
Meeting your SMP artist—either in person or virtually—helps you feel more comfortable and confident in their expertise. It also allows you to distinguish between those who truly know what they’re doing and those who don’t.
Does your technician know how to fix bad procedures? Do they understand how SMP should age over time? These are key things to consider.
5. Addressing Questions and Concerns
You may have concerns about pain, longevity, or how natural the results will look. This is also the time to explain that once your skin is fully healed (around two months after the procedure), your SMP will last 7 to 10 years with proper care. That’s why I do follow-ups—to ensure you achieve the best, most natural results.
6. Setting Realistic Expectations
Some clients have unrealistic ideas about what SMP can achieve. With so many pictures and videos of fresh results circulating online, it’s important to understand that SMP looks different once healed. A consultation helps clarify what’s truly possible based on your specific situation.
7. Preparing for the Procedure
A consultation ensures you’re fully prepared. For example, I often recommend scalp exfoliation to remove dead skin, which not only improves the appearance of your scalp but also helps reduce discomfort during the procedure. We’ll also discuss any medications you’re taking, such as blood thinners, that could impact the treatment.
8. Avoiding Misunderstandings
Clear communication reduces the risk of misunderstandings about the final look or cost. A consultation establishes transparency regarding pricing, session duration, payment policies, and the warranty I provide.
9. Professional Recommendations
As an expert, I can guide you toward the best hairline style, density, and pigment color to complement your face shape, beard, eyebrows, skin tone, and lifestyle.
10. Assessing Candidacy
Not everyone is a good candidate for SMP. Certain skin conditions or unrealistic expectations may make the procedure unsuitable. A consultation allows me to identify any potential issues early on.