Does undergoing SMP prior to a hair transplant pose challenges that can complicate the procedure?

Question

I'm curious about whether having SMP done before a hair transplant might present difficulties for the transplant procedure. Specifically, I'm concerned that the SMP might camouflage the bald patches and create gaps between transplanted hairs, making it challenging for doctors to extract and place hair in the SMP-treated areas. I've had a transplant a few years ago and am considering another procedure for corrections. Will the SMP in the gaps and back area complicate the transplant process?

Yetkin Bayer · Accepted Answer

Getting a hair transplant after having SMP can be more challenging than getting a hair transplant on a normal scalp. When performing a hair transplant, the surgeon needs to carefully implant individual hair follicles into the scalp to achieve a natural-looking result. The presence of SMP pigments in the scalp can make it more difficult for the surgeon to see the natural hair follicles and determine where to place the transplanted follicles. This can increase the risk of the transplanted follicles being implanted too close together or too far apart, resulting in an unnatural appearance. However, it is still possible to get a hair transplant after having SMP. It is important to choose a highly experienced and skilled hair transplant surgeon who has experience working with SMP patients.