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Author: Mike Greene

SMP Artist at Carolina Scalp Center

About Carolina Scalp Center, the story of our work begins with the personal hair loss journey of SMP artist Mike Greene. Around the age of 19, Mike first experienced the early stages of hair loss. By 21, he underwent his first hair transplant procedure. Over the next 20+ years, Mike chose multiple strip and FUE surgeries in an effort to improve his hair density. Even after these procedures, he often styled his hair in specific ways to hide the lack of fullness he still struggled with. Short hairstyles were not an option because the scars along the back of his head remained visible. In early 2012, he discovered Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), also known as hair tattooing.

Can I get SMP if I have a lot of gray hair?

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Learn how SMP works with gray hair, how pigment is matched, what results to expect, and why a consultation matters for thinning hair.

A practical guide to measuring how full a man’s hair is

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Mike Greene explains how men can assess hair density at home, what a hair density test can show, and when male density SMP may help.

Should you get SMP before or after a hair transplant?

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Learn whether SMP is better before or after a hair transplant, how timing affects scars and density, and what I assess during your consultation.

How your scalp scar settles after SMP

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Learn what to expect as an SMP scar treatment heals, from the first few days through full pigment settlement, with practical aftercare guidance.

How many appointments will scalp micropigmentation need?

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Learn how many SMP appointments are commonly needed, what happens during each visit, and why your hair loss pattern affects the final session count.

How to look after your scalp after SMP

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Learn my shaved head SMP aftercare instructions, including when to wash, shave, exercise, swim and use sunscreen while your scalp heals.

How is the cost of fuller-looking hair worked out?

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Mike Greene explains what influences male density SMP cost, including coverage, hairline design, sessions, skin and long-term maintenance.

Can SMP work with a shaved head or buzz cut?

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Find out how SMP works on shaved heads and buzz cuts, what happens in a session, how to look after your scalp, and how to choose a natural hairline.

Can an uneven scalp tattoo be corrected?

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Learn when a poor SMP result can be corrected, when laser removal may help, and how I assess color, density and hairline problems at Carolina Scalp Center.

Can a shaved look complement your face shape?

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Learn how face shape, hairline design and existing hair affect a shaved SMP look, with practical guidance from Mike Greene at Carolina Scalp Center.

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