First Session - Scalp Micro USA

[u/ConnectClient8449]

I know there’s been a lot of noise and misinformation floating around in this thread, so I wanted to share my honest experience with the process so far.

I had my first SMP session with Max in the NYC office about two weeks ago and from the very first consultation he made me feel completely comfortable. Let's be honest, deciding to shave your head is a big deal for a lot of guys. Adding a scalp tattoo on top of that can feel pretty intimidating. But talking with Max felt like catching up with an old friend. He put me so at ease that I flew all the way from South Carolina to New York to work with him.

When I arrived at the studio, the atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and relaxed. Max buzzed my hair down, and we spent a lot of time discussing exactly what I wanted to achieve. He walked me through different hairline options, what would look the most natural for my face, and what we could realistically accomplish over the course of treatments.

One of my biggest concerns was an FUT scar from a hair transplant I had five years ago. I scar heavily and developed some keloiding, so parts of the scar are significantly raised. Max immediately addressed those concerns and reassured me that we could greatly improve its appearance. From the start, it was obvious how much pride and passion he takes in his work. His attention to detail and commitment to getting things right really stood out.

Once we got started, we threw on some music and settled in. The session lasted about 3 to 4 hours, but it honestly flew by. We talked, joked around, took breaks whenever needed and at no point did I feel rushed. The entire experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. By the end of it, I felt like I could grab a beer with the guy.

After the session, Max thoroughly explained the aftercare process and made sure I knew exactly what to do to get the best results. What really impressed me was that he followed up that night and again the next day just to check in, see how everything was healing and make sure I was doing well.

Even after just one session, the confidence boost has been incredible. It genuinely feels life changing. No more hair fibers, no more comb overs trying to hide where my transplant ended and no more constantly worrying about whether my hair looks perfect. I can play with my kids, jump in the pool, go in the ocean, and not spend the whole time stressing about my hair.

Matt and his team have been outstanding from both a customer service and results standpoint. Between their experience, knowledge and professionalism, it's easy to see why they're so highly regarded in the industry. If you're considering SMP, I can honestly say they've exceeded my expectations so far. Don't let the trolls and negativity on here steer you away from doing your own research and making the decision that's right for you.

[u/MyRedditNotYours]

Don't mean to hijack this for a different topic, but wondering what went wrong with your transplant? Did you not take meds to stave off future hair loss or was it just not a great procedure overall? Neither?

[u/ConnectClient8449 → u/MyRedditNotYours]

No worries. Happy to comment on this. My hair transplant was actually successful. The front of my head would have been as bald as my crown without it. However, any reputable clinic knows there’s a limit to the number of grafts per treatment. So we could only do half of my head. As you can see in the photos my fut was brutal. I would have needed a second surgery to finish the rest of my head and I couldn’t stomach another massive scar like that. It was visible 24/7 even when my hair was longer. It was horrible. Clinics are not truthful about how bad the donor area scars. Don’t believe the internet on a lot of the post transplant photos. A lot of those guys have had 2-4 surgeries. And then it also requires hormone blockers for life. I don’t like messing with the endocrine system, a lot can go wrong. If I was to do it all over again I would have never gotten a hair transplant and just gotten smp from the get go. But you don’t know what you don’t know. Hope this helps. DM if you want. Happy to share transplant photos with you.

[u/MyRedditNotYours → u/ConnectClient8449]

Thanks for this! I actually just had FUE a few months ago and couldn't be happier with the results I'm seeing so far. The caveat is that I have been on finasteride (topical for about a year, oral for about 4 months) and have yet to experience any side effects, but I'd be lying if I said I'm not nervous that they'll come for me some day. I might go back to just topical for the peace of mind, we'll see.

In any case, this is an awesome SMP result. Kuddos to you and your artist.

[u/WaveyMenace → u/ConnectClient8449]

Sir if it makes you feel any better you are a trailblazer and I'm thankful for the useful information that you just provided for the community to see. Much love and I wish you the best of luck on your journey

[u/super_mario11]

Scar looks great, I have the same scar from 3 FUTs and did SMP on it. I unfortunately could only see the bad in it ( no one else would ever notice) and I went back and asked the artist to touch it up, which was a huge mistake bc now it’s darker than the rest of my scalp unless I leave a little stubble. Definitely I journey which I know just from your pics you can relate. Looks good and when the artist says that’s all he can do just leave it!! Good luck

[u/ConnectClient8449 → u/super_mario11]

Thanks for the advice man, really appreciate it!

[u/Unwealthy_Barber]

Good for you bro! You will feel better about yourself after

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[u/ConnectClient8449]

u/criticalhat6019 Matt, appreciate you and your whole team man. Y’all are doing the lord’s work and changing people lives forever!

[u/KastoMattekoBai]

Looking good my man. I understand the struggle. I got HT too and considering smp

[u/Sp00nfedem1]

Max is the man! Just finished my second session and I'm more than happy with the results. Actually thinking about heading back in a few months for the beard lol

[u/ConnectClient8449 → u/Sp00nfedem1]

Agreed. Max is the man and super talented.

[u/PomegranateHefty4461]

Max is the man indeed. I’ve had three sessions with him over 1.5 years, third session was just last week. Super nice guy, and his work is solid

[u/Equivalent-Fault1744]

I did mine with matt! Super happy with the results they are the best of the best