Treatment Overview
The Body Hair Transplant + Scalp Micropigmentation Combo (BHT + SMP) is a powerful dual-approach restoration method that combines real transplanted body donor hair with ultra-natural scalp shading using SMP.
This hybrid method is ideal for patients who want maximum fullness, improved density, and enhanced visual coverage—especially when dealing with advanced hair loss, limited scalp donor areas, or areas where body hair alone may not offer enough thickness.
Korean clinics specialize in blending BHT with professional SMP artistry to create the illusion of extremely dense hair, even in zones with limited graft availability.
Purpose & Benefits
This combo maximizes coverage using both physical grafts and visual density enhancement.
Key benefits include:
- Creates the appearance of double or even triple the density.
- Perfect for patients with limited donor supply or large bald areas.
- BHT provides real hair growth while SMP fills background gaps.
- Enhances the results of beard, chest, or leg donor transplants.
- Suitable for buzz-cut, short-cut, or medium-length hairstyles.
- Great for repairing old transplant scars or low-density areas.
- Ideal for crown, mid-scalp, hairline blending, and diffuse thinning.
Ideal Candidates
You may be the ideal candidate if you:
- Have limited scalp donor availability and need additional density.
- Want both real transplanted hair and the illusion of extra fullness.
- Have undergone previous FUE/FUT procedures with low density.
- Want to improve scars or gaps while adding visual thickening.
- Maintain short hairstyles and want a clean, natural shadow.
- Prefer a cost-effective density solution without mega graft counts.
Possible Risks & Complications
This combined treatment is safe, but temporary effects may include:
- Mild redness or scabs after micro-FUE extraction.
- Slight sensitivity in SMP-treated areas for 1–3 days.
- Temporary darkening or light fading of SMP (correctable with touch-up).
- Slight texture variation of body hair compared to scalp hair.
- Rare ingrown hairs in body donor zones.
Techniques & Technology Used
- Micro-FUE Body Hair Extraction: 0.6–1.0 mm punches for beard, chest, arm, or leg donors.
- Strategic Density Allocation:
- BHT grafts → for real density and texture.
- SMP shading → fills gaps and enhances fullness.
- Multi-Layer SMP: Builds natural shadow effect without harsh dots.
- Feathered Hairline Design: Grafts + SMP for smooth transitions.
- Color Matching: Pigment tones selected to match natural hair color and skin tone.
- Optional PRP / Growth Factors: For improved growth and faster healing.
Treatment Process in Korea
- Combined Consultation: Analysis of scalp thinning, donor areas, and SMP needs.
- Donor Mapping & Extraction Plan: Choosing beard, chest, or body grafts as needed.
- Micro-FUE Body Hair Extraction: Gentle removal of fine or thick donor hair depending on placement.
- Graft Sorting & Implantation: Grafts placed into thinning areas for volume.
- First SMP Session: Once healing begins, shading is applied for uniform density.
- Follow-Up SMP Sessions: 1–2 additional sessions perfect color and density.
- Final Assessment: Ensures harmonious blending of real hair and pigmentation.
Recovery & After-Care
- Body donor areas heal in 2–5 days.
- Scalp scabs from implantation fall off within 3–7 days.
- SMP-treated areas heal within 2–4 days.
- Avoid sweating, sun exposure, and shaving for 5–7 days.
- Transplanted grafts shed in 3–6 weeks (normal).
- New graft growth begins 3–4 months post-surgery.
- Full combination effects visible at 8–12 months.
Results & Longevity
- Appears significantly thicker than BHT alone.
- Permanent hair growth from transplanted grafts.
- SMP results last 3–6 years depending on maintenance.
- Excellent for buzz-cut or short hairstyles.
- Natural shaded effect boosts overall density and coverage.
- Perfect for crown, hairline, and frontal blending zones.
Why Korea Is a Top Destination
- Korea is highly advanced in BHT + SMP combination artistry.
- Clinics specialize in natural hairline design with graft + pigment blending.
- SMP artists in Korea are known for subtle, precise dot patterns.
- Surgeons use ultra-fine tools for minimal donor marks.
- Affordable compared to Western BHT + SMP combo treatments.
- Popular with international patients seeking dramatic density improvement.
Cost Range
Prices vary depending on graft numbers and SMP sessions required:
- Small combo (300–700 grafts + 1–2 SMP sessions): ₩3,500,000 – ₩6,000,000
- Medium combo (700–1,500 grafts + 2–3 SMP sessions): ₩6,000,000 – ₩10,000,000
- Large combo (1,500–3,000+ grafts + 3 sessions): ₩10,000,000 – ₩15,000,000
Includes consultation, extraction, implantation, SMP sessions, anesthesia, medication, and follow-up.
Popular Clinics in Korea
- Dream Hairline Clinic (Seoul): Specialists in graft + pigment density enhancement.
- Moaman Hair Transplant Clinic (Seoul): Experts in SMP blending with multi-donor grafts.
- Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic (Gangnam): Known for natural SMP artistry and body hair density work.
