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Scalp micropigmentation cost

Typical shaved treatment · three sessions $3,300 treatment total

Three sessions at $1,100 each. Additional sessions only when needed.

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Conceptual SMP visualization · not a client result
Shaved · per session
$1,100
Density · per session
$1,200
Returning touch-up · per session
$1,100
Outside-provider work · per session
$1,200

Scalp micropigmentation pricing by treatment type

The price follows the starting point.

A shaved treatment builds the appearance of closely cropped follicles across exposed scalp. Density work places pigment impressions between existing hair. They are different jobs, so they carry different per-session prices.

Conceptual comparison of an exposed pigment field and pigment integrated between existing hair
Exposed scalp

Shaved scalp micropigmentation $3,300

Typical three-session total*

Build a full, closely cropped look across the treated area.

Existing hair

Density treatment $3,600

Typical three-session total*

Blend pigment impressions between existing hair. SMP creates the appearance of density; it does not grow hair.

Conceptual SMP visualization · not a client result

* $3,300 shaved and $3,600 density are typical three-session treatment totals. About 80% of SCALPS clients need only three sessions. Occasionally, additional sessions may be needed; your consultation confirms the expected session count and total.

Touch-up pricing

Touch-up pricing depends on whose work we are touching.

Original work by SCALPS$1,100 per session

We already know the original design and treatment history.

Original work by another provider$1,200 per session

The existing work must be assessed before anything is added.

Scar camouflage and other SMP or camouflage work require an individual assessment before pricing is confirmed.

From session price to treatment total

What will my total SMP treatment cost?

At SCALPS, shaved scalp micropigmentation is $1,100 per session. Density treatment is $1,200 per session. Your treatment total depends on the category, coverage, prior work, and number of sessions appropriate for your starting point.

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Conceptual lifestyle image · not a client result
One clear example $3,300

A typical three-session shaved plan would total $3,300 when three sessions are appropriate. Your consultation confirms the expected sessions and exact total before treatment begins.

Treatment categoryShaved scalp, density, touch-up, scar, or outside-provider work.

Starting pointCoverage, existing hair, skin or scar tissue, and prior pigment.

Session planThe number of sessions appropriate for your treatment—not a hidden package price.

The treatment develops in layers

What happens across SMP sessions?

Every session adds more pigment impressions and brings the treatment closer to the planned result. The visible effect begins in session one; density, feathering, balance, and integration develop across later sessions.

Conceptual close-up showing scalp micropigmentation impressions becoming progressively denser across treatment layers
Conceptual SMP progression · not a client result
Session one

A visible change begins.

The foundation and initial hairline shape begin as pigment is deposited. You can see a cosmetic difference after this first session, while the healed appearance develops as the skin settles.

Session two

Density and feathering take shape.

More impressions build density and integration. The hairline or perimeter can be softened and feathered so the treatment works naturally with your features and existing hair.

Session three

The finishing session.

Often thought of as the refinement session, this is where settled layers are reviewed and the artist can fine-tune the balance, blend, and details of the planned design.

visible cosmetic effect
What “effective” means here

The effect begins when pigment meets skin.

SMP is 100% effective at depositing pigment and creating a visible cosmetic effect. That does not guarantee satisfaction, hair growth, permanence, or identical results.

Fresh is not the finish line

Real healed scalp micropigmentation results

Price only makes sense beside the quality of the work. Use the controls to compare Helder’s documented starting point with his SCALPS result.

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Helder's scalp before his documented SCALPS treatment result
Helder · documented starting point
Helder after his documented scalp micropigmentation result at SCALPS
Helder · documented SCALPS result

Real client imagery supplied by SCALPS. Individual results vary.

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Conceptual starting-point visualization · not a client result

Your starting point changes the work

What determines scalp micropigmentation cost?

The consultation maps the area, existing hair, skin or scar tissue, prior pigment, and the design required before the expected session plan is confirmed.

Select a starting-point factor

CoverageShaved or bald treatment

The area being treated and the hairline or design required help determine the treatment plan.

Scalp micropigmentation for men
Existing hairDensity treatment

Native hair, visible scalp, and how pigment must be placed between hair affect the work.

Scalp micropigmentation for women and density
Skin + scar tissueScar camouflage pricing

Scar type, size, location, and surrounding hair require individual assessment. No universal scar price is published in this candidate.

Learn about scar camouflage
Prior pigmentExisting or outside-provider work

Color, technique, design, and treatment history must be assessed before additional pigment is planned.

Quality lives in the decisions

What sets SCALPS® apart

Choose the work—not only the location

SMP worth traveling for.

When the result will live with you every day, proximity should not make the decision for you. SCALPS is built as a destination for clients who want an experienced artist, a portfolio of healed results, a plan designed for their starting point, and one person accountable for the work from consultation through healing.

Compare beyond the quote

Why SMP artist experience affects price

Review healed—not only fresh—results, hairline design, experience with your treatment type, aftercare planning, and how the provider assesses existing work. Correction can require more assessment than starting on untreated scalp.

Healed work

Not only fresh results.

Look for results after the skin has settled—not only immediately after treatment.

Design judgment

Hairline, density, and balance.

The plan should work with your features, treatment category, and existing hair.

Relevant experience

Your starting point matters.

Untreated scalp, density work, scars, and prior pigment require different decisions.

Complete plan

Sessions, aftercare, and existing work.

Transparent pricing makes more sense when you understand what is being planned.

Alex Asher, founder and scalp micropigmentation artist at SCALPS
Alex Asher · Founder and SMP artist

The artist behind every decision

Meet Alex Asher.

Founder of SCALPS® and the artist responsible for the work.

Alex evaluates each starting point, designs the hairline or density plan, builds the treatment in layers, and reviews how the work settles after healing. You are not choosing a price from a menu; you are choosing the person responsible for hundreds of small decisions that determine whether the result looks believable.

The SCALPS standardThe goal is not to make someone notice SMP. It is to make the result feel like it belongs to you.

Know the commitment before you book

Consultation, financing, and deposit policy

ConsultationFree

Discuss your treatment type, starting point, expected sessions, and total before treatment begins.

Appointment deposit$100

Fully refundable with at least seven days’ notice. The deposit is forfeited with less than seven days’ notice.

Payment optionsFinancing available

Provider, eligibility, rates, terms, and required disclosures are not reproduced in this private candidate.

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Direct answers

Scalp micropigmentation cost FAQs

Clear answers about SMP pricing, complete treatment cost, touch-ups, density treatment, financing, and the factors that affect your quote.

How much does scalp micropigmentation cost per session?

Shaved scalp micropigmentation is $1,100 per session. Density treatment is $1,200 per session.

What will a complete SMP treatment cost?

Your total depends on treatment type and the number of sessions appropriate for your starting point. A typical three-session shaved plan would total $3,300 when three sessions are appropriate; the consultation confirms the expected number of sessions and total.

How much does an SMP touch-up cost?

A returning SCALPS client pays $1,100 per session. Work originally completed by another provider is $1,200 per session and must be assessed first.

Is density treatment priced differently?

Yes. Density treatment is $1,200 per session because pigment is placed between existing hair. SMP creates the appearance of density; it does not grow hair.

Is scar camouflage priced the same way?

Scar camouflage requires an individual assessment. The scar, surrounding hair, skin, and treatment area determine what can be planned.

Will I see a difference after the first session?

A visible change is guaranteed after the first session because pigment is deposited. The finished, healed appearance develops later.

How long does SMP last before a refresh?

Refresh timing varies with skin, sun exposure, pigment, aftercare, and the individual treatment. Your artist should explain the expected maintenance plan for your case.

Is financing available, and what is the deposit?

Financing is available. The appointment deposit is $100; it is fully refundable with at least seven days’ notice and forfeited with less than seven days’ notice.

Why do SMP quotes vary by provider, city, or country?

Quotes can differ because treatment scope, sessions, overhead, experience, and prior work differ. Compare what the quote includes and review healed results rather than geography alone.

Can another provider continue or touch up existing work?

Another provider can assess existing work, but pigment, technique, design, and treatment history may affect what can be added. SCALPS prices outside-provider work separately after assessment.

Read the complete scalp micropigmentation FAQ

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SMP pricing around the world

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United States$2,500–$4,500Broad full-treatment benchmark · USD

Major marketsNew York · Los Angeles · Miami

What changes the quoteArtist demand, metropolitan overhead, treatment area, hairline design, and total sessions.

Market context, not a quote. These broad USD estimates preserve the comparison information from the prior SCALPS pricing guide. Exchange rates, taxes, treatment scope, sessions, aftercare, and touch-up policies vary. At SCALPS, shaved treatment is $1,100 per session and density treatment is $1,200 per session; your consultation confirms the complete plan.

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