| SMP-hair pigmentation | Hair transplantation | |
| Permanent solution? | Yes, possible | Yes |
| Quick results? | End result 4-5 weeks | End result 8-12 months |
| Possible for advanced balding? | Yes | Not ideal |
| High density | yes | Not always possible |
| Scars visible afterwards? | No | Not under normal circumstances |
| Discomfort during treatment? | Medium to slight | slight |
| Pain after treatment? | No | Minimal (FUE) |
| Damage to existing hair follicles? | No | No |
| When comparing prices? | Low compared to hair transplantation | |
| As of which age? | 18 | 25 |
