Hair Loss & Hair Transplant Blog

Evidence-based guides on hair loss stages, treatment options, transplant procedures, and recovery.

Guides & How-Tos3 min

Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss: What Studies Say

Saw palmetto is a weak natural 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Review the clinical studies, realistic expectations, dosage, and how it compares to finasteride.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos4 min

Scalp Micropigmentation Cost Guide 2026

Scalp micropigmentation costs $2,000 to $4,000 for a full treatment in 2026. Compare SMP pricing by session count, head coverage, and provider type.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos4 min

SMP Candidacy: Is It Right for You?

Find out if you are a good candidate for scalp micropigmentation. SMP works for Norwood 2-7, scar camouflage, alopecia, and thinning hair. See who should avoid it.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos8 min

SMP Cost: 2026 Complete Price Breakdown

SMP costs $2,000 to $4,000 for a full treatment in 2026. Complete price breakdown by coverage area, location, provider type, and comparison to hair transplants.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

Scalp Micropigmentation: Complete Guide

Scalp micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattoo that creates the appearance of a buzz cut or adds density to thinning hair. Full guide covering procedure, cost, recovery, and results.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

SMP Recovery: What to Expect After Treatment

SMP recovery takes 5-7 days per session. No downtime, no stitches, no surgical wound care. Full aftercare timeline with day-by-day guidance for best results.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

SMP Results: Before and After Guide

SMP creates the appearance of a full buzz cut or thicker hair density in 2-4 sessions. See realistic before-and-after expectations by Norwood stage and treatment type.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

SMP Procedure Step by Step

Scalp micropigmentation takes 2-4 sessions over 3-8 weeks. See exactly what happens at each session, from hairline design to final density layering.

February 23, 2026Read
Hair Transplant Procedures6 min

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP): Travel Logistics

Plan your SMP travel logistics including session spacing, flight timing, accommodation needs, and what to expect when traveling for scalp micropigmentation treatment.

February 23, 2026Read
Hair Transplant Procedures3 min

Stem Cell Hair Transplant: Where Are We?

Stem cell hair transplants remain experimental in 2026. Review the current research, what is available now, what is still in trials, and realistic timelines.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos5 min

FUT Strip Scar Revision: Options and Cost

FUT strip scar revision options include FUE into scar, SMP camouflage, and trichophytic closure. Compare methods, costs, and expected results.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos5 min

Alternatives When Surgery Isn't Right for You

Complete guide to hair restoration alternatives including medications, PRP therapy, SMP, hair systems, and low-level laser therapy. When surgery isn't the answer.

February 23, 2026Read