Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) Workshop-Basic Course

New Dates To Be Announced Soon!

Dr. Sara Wasserbauer has partnered with Finishing Touches Group to provide expert Scalp MicroPigmentation training for hair surgeons and their staff.  Our training is unlike any other - with an online pre-course and in-person training on live patients, you will be prepared to use SMP in your clinical and surgical practice.  Class size is limited to provide the best training experience, and this course offers a certificate at completion to verify your expertise and a year of post-course support.  Join our community of expert SMP professionals.

Co-sponsored by Sara Wasserbauer MD and Finishing Touches Group

Online pre-course with 2 day Hands-On Instruction Targeted for Hair Surgeons

Monday & Tuesday - July 22, 23 2024

Hosted at California Hair Surgeon Offices in Walnut Creek, CA

All equipment, live patients (or you can bring your own), lunches, and snacks are provided.  SynScalp training tool for home practice is also offered at course completion.

Limited space and resources for 4 surgeons for this two-day course that offers a training certificate from Finishing Touches Group (FTG Certificate of Achievement)

Call 925-939-4763 or complete the form below to reserve your seat!

Program Includes:

  • Shaven head effect micropigmentation for total hair loss, creating the illusion of follicles.
  • Treatment options are specific to densification for males and females.
  • Needle selection and technique for scalp micropigmentation.
  • FUE & FUE scar implantation techniques.
  • Scalp micropigmentation for alopecia and pattern baldness.
  • Theoretical understanding of short-lasting vs. long-lasting pigment/ink selections for scalp.
  • Anatomy and physiology of the scalp as it relates to SMP.
  • Alternatives to scalp micropigmentation and combination treatments.
  • Hairline design.
  • *Optional additional demonstration of Laser Pigment Removal, Alma TED, and Grimii Laser Pigment application

SMP Professional Training Course Curriculum:

Day 1: 9am-5pm

The first day combines theory and practical skills. We recap the online learning and answer questions. Then, we move to practical learning with simulated tissue and scalps, actual needles and pigments, and review work space set-up and post-op care.

  • Needle Selection
  • Ink/Pigment Selection
  • Application and Process
  • Hairlines
  • Scar Techniques
  • Densification planning
  • Post-op Care

Lunch and Dinner provided

Day 1: 9am-5pm

The second day is an intensive practice of practical skills for a variety of patient situations and specialized treatments.  We then review options for equipment, marketing, ongoing support, and photography since “if you have not photographed it, you have not done it.”.

Review and Q and A of Day 1*

Hands-On Live Patient SMP practice - Live models provided

OR “bring your own”

Equipment Review

Photography Training

Course wrap-up and Airport travel

Lunch provided

*Optional: Laser Removal of Pigments