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— MICROPIGMENTATION · Barcelona
María Dolores Pérez Sancho · Nurse specialised in micropigmentation
Scalp micropigmentation — simulating hair follicles on the scalp. One of the few hair treatments with an immediate, lasting result, with no medication and no downtime. For total or partial hair loss, or a receding hairline that doesn't respond to medical treatment.
In short
Scalp micropigmentation simulates density or a shaved look with micro-deposits of pigment on the scalp. It usually takes 2–3 sessions, recovery is minimal and results last 2–5 years. Price: €330 per session. At Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez's practice in Clínica Sagrada Família (Barcelona), with a prior medical assessment.
María Dolores Pérez Sancho explains scalp micropigmentation: density or a shaved look, in progressive, pain-free sessions.
Medical judgement
“Scalp micropigmentation doesn't treat hair loss. It makes it invisible — with precision, aesthetic judgement and a result that reads as a shaved head, not a tattoo.”María Dolores Pérez Sancho
Technique · Scalp micropigmentation
Visual density, dot by dot.
Pigment particles that imitate the follicle.
Density or a shaved look, depending on what you want.
Over several sessions until the desired density.
What it treats
Total or very advanced hair loss where medical treatments no longer work is the most common reason for SMP. Micropigmentation creates the illusion of a closely shaved scalp — with a density and pigment distribution that reproduces the real look of follicles. The result is immediate from the first session.
A receding hairline and thinning at the temples have a big visual impact. SMP can redesign the hairline and fill thin areas with pigment that imitates follicles — a natural line adapted to the shape of the face and each patient's style.
SMP adds visual density to areas with hair but little density. Pigment placed between existing hairs creates the illusion of more volume and density without shaving. It's the most technically delicate use — the pigment has to blend with the natural hair in tone and size.
Scalp scars — from injury, surgery or hair transplants — can be camouflaged effectively with SMP. Pigment is placed over the scar, matching the tone of the surrounding scalp and visually reducing the difference in texture. One of the reconstructive uses patients value most.
The practical side
Everything you need to know before your consultation. No small print.
The pigment gradually lightens. A touch-up every 4–5 years is recommended to keep the intensity.
7–14 days apart. The result is visible from the first session and refined in the following ones.
Possible redness for the first few hours. The scalp may be slightly tender for 24–48 h. No real downtime.
It depends on the degree of hair loss, the area to treat and the number of sessions. It is set at the assessment.
Who it's for
Not sure if it's for you? That is exactly what the consultation is for: we'll tell you honestly what we see.
Free first visit · no commitment
In the consultation we study your case, talk about what you want and set the goals together. If you don't need treatment, we'll tell you that too.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about scalp micropigmentation. If your question isn't here, write to us.
The guide price is €330 per session. It depends on the degree of hair loss, the area to treat and the number of sessions, and is set at the assessment. The first consultation is free. You can see all fees on the prices page.
At Clínica Sagrada Família, C/ Torras i Pujalt 1 (3rd floor), Barcelona. It is performed by María Dolores Pérez Sancho, a micropigmentation specialist. You can see her scalp micropigmentation cases on her website.
No. SMP uses pigments specific to scalp skin, much finer needles and a different deposit technique from a conventional tattoo. The aim isn't a line but a dot that imitates a follicle — the depth, size and tone of the dot determine whether the result looks natural or artificial. A conventional tattoo on the scalp ages very differently.
When done well, no. The key is the hairline design — soft and natural, not perfectly geometric — and choosing the right tone and dot size. Poor SMP shows through a line that's too sharp, a tone that's too dark or dots that are too big. That's why aesthetic judgement matters as much as technique.
Between 2 and 3 sessions, 7–14 days apart. The first sets the base and hairline. The second and third add density and depth and refine the result. With a small area, 2 sessions may be enough.
Between 2 and 5 years depending on skin type, sun exposure and scalp care. The pigment fades gradually — it doesn't disappear suddenly. A touch-up every 4–5 years is recommended to keep it intense and sharp.
SMP is designed to be worn with a closely shaved head. If you grow your hair, the contrast between hair and pigment may show. For the density effect — SMP between existing hair — you can wear it longer, but it needs a more precise technique and a tone closer to your natural hair.
Discomfort is moderate — the scalp is sensitive and a session can last several hours. We apply numbing cream before starting. The temples and the back of the neck tend to be more sensitive. Most patients tolerate it well — comparable to a tattoo in a less sensitive area.
Keep the scalp dry for the first 24–48 hours. Avoid direct sun and heavy sweating for 5–7 days. Don't scratch or rub the area. Use sun protection on the scalp regularly to keep the pigment intense long term — sun is the factor that most speeds up fading.
Free consultation
First visit with no commitment. There is always an assessment first; if the treatment is right for you, it can be done the same day.
In Sant Gervasi, next to Ronda del General Mitre. It is not in the area around the Sagrada Família basilica.