Restore the look of a full head of hair, without surgery.
For hair loss, thinning, alopecia and hair transplant scars.
At San Diego SMP, we create natural-looking scalp micropigmentation that stands the test of time.
San Diego SMP is led by Kim Zen, a PMU and SMP artist with more than a decade of hands-on work behind her. We focus on realistic hairline restoration, density treatments and scar camouflage that blend in with your own hair and features, never work that announces itself.
Kim trained under Rob James, one of North America’s most respected scalp micropigmentation artists and a pioneer of the natural hairline approach. The studio is in Rancho Bernardo, an easy drive from Poway, 4S Ranch and Escondido.
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For receding hairlines, thinning crowns, and the clean shaved-head look. We rebuild a soft, age-appropriate hairline and blend density across the scalp so it reads even in any light.
Add density to thinning hair, part-lines, and crowns without shaving. Pigment is placed under your existing hair so scalp show-through disappears and you keep every inch of length.
Break up FUE and FUT transplant scars, and other visible scarring, by matching pigment into the surrounding follicle pattern until it disappears.
Full or patchy coverage for alopecia across all genders. We map each area and layer pigment so the scalp reads as one consistent, even surface.
“Her work gave me back so much confidence. The results look so natural that no one would ever know.”
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“The results speak for themselves, the treatment took years off and looks completely natural.”
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“The treated area looks natural, no one can really tell I’ve gotten anything done.”
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“Her artistry and technical skill are evident in the natural-looking outcome.”
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“Kim is incredibly talented and has a real eye for creating natural, realistic results.”
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Starting at
$1,000
Starting at
$1,800
Blend FUE & FUT transplant and surgical scalp scars into the surrounding hair. The same price for men and women.
Every price is a starting point. Your quote is confirmed at your free consultation.
Most clients rate it a two or three out of ten, closer to a light scratching than a tattoo. The scalp is a forgiving area, and we can apply a topical numbing agent to keep you comfortable across the session.
Most results take two to three sessions spaced about a week or two apart. We build color and density in layers rather than all at once, which is what makes the final result look natural instead of solid or flat.
Yes. Women’s density work is placed underneath your existing hair to darken the scalp and erase show-through along the part and crown. You keep your length and your style. Nothing is shaved.
SMP softens gradually over several years rather than washing out. Our medical-grade pigments hold their true tone, and a quick touch-up every few years keeps it looking crisp. Most clients see a single top-up as routine maintenance.
Treatments start at $600 for scar camouflage and range up to $1,800 for a full scalp, depending on the area and number of sessions. Your exact quote is confirmed in your free consultation, with no surprise add-ons afterward.
There is essentially no downtime. Expect mild redness for a day or two. We ask you to keep the scalp dry and out of heavy sweat and direct sun for about four days between sessions, then you are back to your routine.
