SMP · vs transplant

SMP vs Hair Transplant: Honest Comparison: follicle surgery vs pigment density look

Transplants move follicles. SMP tattoos the look of stubble or density. Different invasiveness and maintenance. 437-475-2757.

By Evelyn Alvares Vega, founder & camouflage educator · · 3 min read

Inside the SKINEAV clinic in Vaughan

Transplant

Surgery, downtime, donor limits, months to growth.

SMP

Pigment dots for density look — no new hair.

Real results and real moments

Inside the SKINEAV clinic at 36 Bessemer Ct, Vaughan
Private clinic in Vaughan — SMP and camouflage by appointment.
Consultation and assessment at SKINEAV
Photos and scalp assessment before any plan.
Evelyn preparing custom pigments in the clinic
Pigments mixed for each client; results vary.

SMP pickers

Buzz goals, donor limits, transplant scars, timeline/budget.

Hybrid

Some transplant then SMP for density illusion.

How it works at SKINEAV

  1. Photo or callSend a photo or book a free phone consult. Honest first answer.
  2. Assessment & colour testIn clinic, Evelyn checks your skin and tests a custom formula.
  3. TreatmentPigment placed precisely, only where it is needed, one-on-one.
  4. Heal & reviewThe colour settles over weeks; follow-ups are planned if needed.

Your next step

Ready to talk? Call 437-475-2757 for a free phone consult with Evelyn, or send a photo for a free assessment. Visits are by appointment at the clinic in Vaughan (36 Bessemer Ct, Unit 1).

Frequently asked questions

Hurt?

Varies; discussed case by case.

Maintenance?

Touch-ups over years.

Cost?

Quoted per case; usually from $399 per session where session-based; exact at consult.

How do I start with SMP?

Call 437-475-2757 or send daylight scalp photos. Evelyn will say whether SMP, scalp scar camouflage, or neither fits.

Free by phone, or come in to Vaughan

Book a consultation with me

The easiest way to start is a free phone call. If you'd rather meet in person, come in to the clinic. I'll look at your skin, test a colour on it and put together a plan for you. The in-clinic consult is $50 plus HST, and it's credited to your treatment if you go ahead. There's no pressure either way, and you'll know the price for your case before you decide anything.

  1. Your details
  2. Pick a time
  3. We talk

Fastest way to start

WhatsApp me a photo (opens in a new tab)

Most people start here. Send a photo or just say hi, and I'll reply with an honest first answer. Rather not chat? Use the short form.

Book online

Free phone consult with Evelyn

Choose a time that suits you on our secure booking page. No deposit, no obligation.

Book a free consult (opens in a new tab) Or book an in-clinic consultation in Vaughan (opens in a new tab)

Prefer to message first? Text 647-492-4584 or call.

Free · private · no obligation

Not sure your skin is a candidate?

Send a photo privately. Evelyn’s team replies with an honest answer, including if camouflage isn’t right for you.

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