Procedures

Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) / semi-permanent scalp & hairline tattooing

₩299,000from 84 reviews19 clinics
Deposits pigment dots into the upper dermis of the scalp with a micro-needle to imitate the look of closely shaved hair or to shade a thinning hairline. It is a tattooing technique and does not affect hair growth.
1 reviews written in English by patientsNon-surgicalTopical29 before/after photos
Rating
9.46/ 10
from 84 reviews
Satisfaction
94.0%
from 84 reviews
Median price
₩299,000
₩25,000–₩420,000 · ≈ US$210
Downtime
3–7days
Full recovery 6–12 wks
Flight safe
1days after

Calculated from 9 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) / semi-permanent scalp & hairline tattooing cost in Korea?

Median price ₩299,000 (≈ US$210). ₩25,000–₩420,000 Calculated from 9 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩299,000 · From 20 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) / semi-permanent scalp & hairline tattooing?

3–7 days. Full recovery 6–12 wks · Flight safe 1 days

Pigment fades over roughly three to six years and periodic touch-up sessions are described; a portion of the pigment is lost during the first two weeks of healing after each session.
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Clinics offering Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) / semi-permanent scalp & hairline tattooing

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Last updated 2026-08-06