My experience w/ SMP tricopigmentation w/ pics - Dr Gabel in Portland, OR

Underwent temporary SMP tricopigmentation last week. Dr Gabel completed the 2-day procedure personally: two sessions on consecutive days (approx. 2 hours each) with a third to be completed next month for fill-ins. Results were impressive. For the first time in 15 years, I have an identifiable hairline & it looks absolutely authentic. It’s difficult to tell where my own hair begins & the pigments start, even when examining the scalp closely from a few inches away in the mirror. I expected scabs, but there were none, just mild soreness/redness. The procedure itself felt like tickling/combing against my scalp (Dr Gabel is an MD, & can prescribe a light pain reliever if needed – in my case, Vicodin). Went back to work the day after the second session with no problems. The redness had virtually disappeared.

I’d recommend the procedure as great economical non-surgical option. The pictures of my procedure speak volumes to Dr Gabel’s work. The staff were very helpful & hospitable… even offered snacks!

http://imgur.com/hCEXQD8 http://imgur.com/sf7Xfai http://imgur.com/4xMcERf

Congratulations on your procedure and your results. It looks great!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by gregd28

Underwent temporary SMP tricopigmentation last week. Dr Gabel completed the 2-day procedure personally: two sessions on consecutive days (approx. 2 hours each) with a third to be completed next month for fill-ins. Results were impressive. For the first time in 15 years, I have an identifiable hairline & it looks absolutely authentic. It’s difficult to tell where my own hair begins & the pigments start, even when examining the scalp closely from a few inches away in the mirror. I expected scabs, but there were none, just mild soreness/redness. The procedure itself felt like tickling/combing against my scalp (Dr Gabel is an MD, & can prescribe a light pain reliever if needed – in my case, Vicodin). Went back to work the day after the second session with no problems. The redness had virtually disappeared.

I’d recommend the procedure as great economical non-surgical option. The pictures of my procedure speak volumes to Dr Gabel’s work. The staff were very helpful & hospitable… even offered snacks!

http://imgur.com/hCEXQD8 http://imgur.com/sf7Xfai http://imgur.com/4xMcERf

---

You look fantastic!!!

Great results - I'm thrilled!

My video review relating my experience...

https://youtu.be/GsxtPg0cp8Q

Thank you for all your comments.

That looks fantastic - great hairline placement. Thanks for taking the time to put together your video. It really allows us to see how nicely it turned out.

Thanks. There's a few SMP clinics in Seattle, but I was mostly unimpressed the unrealistic hairlines I saw online (maybe not all are like that. This wasnt an extensive review). Blows my mind some of the butchered jobs out there - they scare people away. I think it's important to get the word out that this can be done professionally in a realistic manner as long as you do your due diligence.

Hi Greg

First off, let me say once again how great your finished result looks. A lot of the results I see on fair-skinned guys when I research look ridiculous. Yours, however, looks fabulous. I guess its not surprising that a top-flight HT surgeon is going to be able to produce a realistic looking result. A couple of questions if you don't mind;

1. Assuming you want to keep your new look for the long-term, how will the eventual greying of your existing hair impact things?
2. Are you still pleased with your new look? How is it holding up?

Thanks

It's essentially a very complicated temporary tattoo, so the ink used will be changed as my hair greys. I have full confidence in Gabel's aesthetic choices & am even going to have the hairline lowered slightly in subsequent visits. I am pale skinned, like you said & the effect is very subtle. I doubt the coloring will change much over the years &, in a way, it almost makes me ageless. I might add I've lost 15lbs since I got this done, primarily from weightlifting & dietary changes. That's a side effect, if there is one: a desire for ongoing self-improvement.

No fading 4 months on. Very pleased.

Thats terrific. I'm glad that you're happy with it. I'm seriously considering having this done, and, like you, I am fair-skinned as well. I'm older than you and developing a fair amount of grey hair. I was wondering if that would be a problem. I agree that your look does make you ageless in a sense. Certainly much better than my greying, thinning, sh*@$^&* hair. Just curious as to whether you had ever considered other options i.e.. HT, hair system? Also, do you wet shave? Rotary shave? Each day?

An electric foil razor works best - I use a Braun 340s ($65 on Amazon) & can get away with doing it every other day, but usually shave daily (takes about 5 mins). I'm 45 & greying myself, but the ink is so subtle & fine I think it will work even when the little hair I have left goes grey, too. I think guys like us will look better as we age with this 'do. How many fellas can say that?

I considered a HT, but had always wanted to shave my head anyway. To each his own.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by gregd28

An electric foil razor works best - I use a Braun 340s ($65 on Amazon) & can get away with doing it every other day, but usually shave daily (takes about 5 mins). I'm 45 & greying myself, but the ink is so subtle & fine I think it will work even when the little hair I have left goes grey, too. I think guys like us will look better as we age with this 'do. How many fellas can say that?

I considered a HT, but had always wanted to shave my head anyway. To each his own.

---

Great results mate. Very happy that your happy with it. I've seen people combine FUE with SMP to give a real feel to it. I expect the chances of a bad HT are much lower by doing this ?

Can anyone recommend a great SMP doctor. From the UK but am willing to travel