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

[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

[JoeTillman]

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

[FlightTL]

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!!!

[gregd28]

Update after 3 sessions

Great results - I'm thrilled!

[gregd28]

My video review relating my experience...

https://youtu.be/GsxtPg0cp8Q

[gregd28]

My video review...

Thank you for all your comments.

[squith99]

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.

[gregd28]

Thank you

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.

[squith99]

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

[gregd28]

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.

[squith99]

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?

[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.

[Dimoxynil]

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