r/SMPchat 2h ago

Question How does this dot work look?

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I’ve love his work on his page but his recent story, albeit the quality is a little blurry, looks a little different than what’s posted. What do yall think? I’m new to SMP so I do not really have an eye for it up close.


r/SMPchat 6h ago

Question Any negatives?

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Are there any negatives?

Any SMP negatives short or long term?

How I understand it: if it doesn’t work out, that’s on you for researching a good artist… and laser is an option… and it’s multiple sessions anyway so you can be the judge before continuing

What about over time though? It obviously lasts and can fade a bit, which likely a plus. I know touch ups are necessary. But, will it all blob together and eventually look like one giant area covered in old gray hue?

I imagine density becomes a hard thing to NOT over do with followup sessions over the years if I committed to this long term. Thoughts?


r/SMPchat 9h ago

Case study - Male Corrective SMP: 10 Previous Sessions, 2 Artists & Multiple Laser Removals | Session 2 (Work in Progress) | Enhanced Scalp

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CORRECTIVE SMP | SESSION 2

Swipe through this client's journey.

He came to Enhanced Scalp after 10 SMP sessions with two different artists and multiple laser removal treatments.

All he wanted from day one was a soft, natural shaved look.

Instead, every attempt to fix the original work meant adding more pigment. The harder they tried to blend it, the further away it got from what he actually wanted.

By the time he came to me, he had spent years living with a result he never liked. It affected his confidence every single day.

The first conversation we had was probably not what he expected.

I told him I wasn't willing to tattoo over it.

In my opinion, it needed laser first.

Sometimes that's the hardest thing to hear because nobody wants to go backwards. But if the foundation isn't right, adding more pigment usually doesn't solve the problem. It just gives you more pigment to deal with later.

So that's exactly what we did.

He committed to laser, trusted the process, and gave us the opportunity to rebuild from a much cleaner foundation.

After his first session with me, I handed him the mirror.

I'll never forget his reaction.

He looked at himself, smiled, and said, "This is what I wanted from the very beginning."

Think about that for a second.

After 10 SMP sessions, all it took was one conservative foundation session for him to finally feel the way he thought he would years ago.

Not because it was finished.

Because for the first time, it actually looked natural.

That's why I always say corrective SMP isn't about seeing how much pigment you can put into the skin.

It's about knowing when not to.

These photos are Session 2. We're still building. Still being conservative. Still letting the skin tell us what it needs before moving to the next step.

If there's one thing I hope people take away from this case, it's this...

Not every correction needs more SMP.

Sometimes the best decision is removing the problem first and rebuilding it properly.

If you're researching SMP, don't judge an artist by fresh photos taken five minutes after treatment. Ask to see healed work, different lighting, different angles, and long term results.

That's where the truth is.

I'm not sharing this to criticize anyone.

I'm sharing it because I hope it helps the next person avoid years of frustration, unnecessary procedures, and thousands of dollars spent chasing a result that was never going to come from adding more ink.


r/SMPchat 1h ago

Question Unsure about day 5 healing

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The pigments look like they are very superficial and as if they are not going to be covered. I accidentally scratched my had today and my nail hat tiny pieces of color on it. So confused.


r/SMPchat 6h ago

Case study - Male 5 months healed results. Pictures taken with high- res camera and iPhone in Daylight - Studio lighting - Bright working lights. SMP artist Paul Clark - Legends clinic.

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Here are my client’s third session healed results, five months on from his last appointment.

Today he returned for his fourth session. That fourth session matters to me because it’s where I refine and perfect the overall result.

We spent about ninety minutes subtly reinforcing a few individual impressions and ensuring that the density flowed evenly.

He was already delighted with the outcome, but this stage is about my final sign off.

What’s lovely is the everyday feedback. His sister, who’s a hairdresser, just said he looked healthier.

She didn’t even realise anything had changed. To offer full transparency, I’m sharing high resolution images taken in studio light, daylight, and bright working light, so you can see exactly how the result holds up.

If you have any questions, please do feel free to message or leave a comment below.”


r/SMPchat 6h ago

Check out my SMP What do you think?

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Hey guys how are you? This is my last SMP what do uou think about that?
Thank you in advance
(I don’t use photoshop/filter because i dont like it)