What to expect during your first SMP session: a step-by-step guide

Why choose scalp micropigmentation?

Scalp micropigmentation (or scalp pigmentation) is a non-surgical hair enhancement solution, ideal for people who want to avoid hair transplant surgery.
This method involves implanting micropoints of organic, premium pigment into the superficial layer of the scalp, replicating the look of natural hair follicles.

It offers:

• realistic visual density
• effective enhancement for thinning areas, scars, or baldness
• subtle and undetectable results
• durability averaging 5 to 7 years, with touch-ups depending on lifestyle

Recognized as an effective solution for hair loss in Quebec and worldwide, SMP is suitable for both men and women who want to regain natural-looking density.

At LINEA Scalp Studio, hair loss specialists in the Laurentians, we combine expertise, hygiene, and precision to deliver results that give back the confidence that belongs to you.

Before your first session: preparation and expectations.

Private initial consultation

Every treatment begins with a privileged moment of exchange during an in-person evaluation, following the completion of the online form and an initial phone discussion.

It allows us to clarify the final details and present recommendations tailored to your scalp morphology and objectives.

This step is essential to ensure transparency, trust, and precision. It reflects the discipline and professionalism of our scalp micropigmentation studio in Saint-Jérôme.

Scalp preparation

Proper preparation can significantly improve pigment retention. Depending on your skin type, certain steps may be recommended to prepare your scalp effectively:

• Apply a gentle exfoliant (for example, apricot-based) twice a week before the session.
• Moisturize your scalp daily during the week leading up to your appointment.
• Perform a light exfoliation the day before treatment to smooth the skin.
• Avoid alcohol, anti-inflammatories, and sun exposure in the days prior.

These simple steps ensure an even, receptive surface, guaranteeing a smooth and long-lasting result.

Your first SMP session: how it works

Welcome and treatment plan

On the day of your session, you will be welcomed into a calm and confidential environment in Saint-Jérôme.

We review your treatment plan together, adjust your hairline, and confirm every detail according to your preferences, while guiding you toward the most flattering option for your features.

Your barber or hairstylist can even out the area before your visit.

We also work with a partner barber selected for his precision and approach that complements ours. This service is included in your care and ensures you arrive with a perfectly even base for optimal results before each session.

If needed, this preparation can also be done directly at the studio at the beginning of your appointment.

We also collaborate with a partner hairstylist known for her expertise and artistic sensitivity. This service, included in your care, provides a clean and refined finishing touch, with a light haircut adjusted to your treatment, performed exclusively during your final session for a polished, cohesive result.

At LINEA Scalp Studio, every session is performed by Alfredo Portillo, founder and scalp micropigmentation expert in the Laurentians, ensuring a premium one-on-one experience.

Hairline drawing and approval

A professional marker is used to draw the outline and visualize the final result.

No treatment begins without your complete approval. It is your image, your style, and your confidence, and we guide you toward the most flattering option for your facial structure.

Micropoint application

The treatment is carried out using a high-precision dermograph that implants micropoints of carbon-based organic pigment into the superficial layer of the skin.
The pigments used are premium vegan pigments, stable, safe, and designed to prevent colour shifts to blue or green.

Each micropoint is applied with millimetre precision to replicate the appearance of a natural hair follicle. A session generally lasts 2 to 4 hours, depending on the area treated. The standard protocol includes 3 sessions, with a 4th session if needed for final refinements. Density is built progressively to ensure a natural, precise, harmonious, and undetectable result.

Follow-up sessions: building density and refinement

Each follow-up session strengthens density and improves symmetry for a natural, cohesive, and undetectable result.
Alfredo gradually refines the pigmentation to achieve a realistic and balanced finish, true to the LINEA signature.

A maintenance touch-up is recommended every 5 to 7 years, depending on lifestyle.
Lighter skin types or those with significant sun exposure may require an earlier adjustment.

Results: what to expect and how long it lasts

Final result

Once healing is complete, you will achieve a natural and undetectable result that blends perfectly with your features.

Longevity

Results typically last between 5 and 7 years. A maintenance touch-up is enough to maintain colour and definition.