Occipital / Nape Area SMP Cost in Korea

Occipital or nape area SMP is a specialized micropigmentation service focusing on the lower rear scalp. This zone is often exposed with certain haircuts or upstyles, and thinning here can be camouflaged via fine dot shading to restore visual density.

Korean SMP practitioners use soft, natural shading techniques to blend the nape region with surrounding hair. Ideal for thinning at the base of the scalp, post-scar concealment or aesthetic enhancement, this low-downtime treatment offers subtle coverage with lasting results.

Comprehensive Cost Overview

Coverage Area	Estimated Cost (KRW)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Small Nape Spot Localized shading over a small thinning patch.	₩300,000 – ₩600,000	$250 – $500
Medium Nape Area Broader dot shading across mid-lower scalp.	₩600,000 – ₩1,200,000	$500 – $1,000
Full Occipital Coverage Complete shading of entire nape and rear scalp.	₩1,200,000 – ₩2,000,000	$1,000 – $1,670

Detailed Cost Analysis by Component

Component	Description	Cost (KRW)	Cost (USD)
Mapping & Design	Scalp mapping and design preview for nape shading density.	₩100,000 – ₩150,000	$83 – $125
Pigment & Tools	Fine dots and sterile single-use tools matched to hair tone.	₩150,000 – ₩300,000	$125 – $250
Application Procedure	Precise micro-dot application over 45–90 minutes depending on area.	₩300,000 – ₩600,000	$250 – $500

Additional & Optional Services Cost

Service	Description	Cost (KRW)	Cost (USD)
Touch-Up (6–12 mo)	Minor color refresh to maintain shading contrast.	₩300,000 – ₩500,000	$250 – $420
Scar Blending with Shading	Camouflaging donor/frown-line scars in nape region.	₩500,000 – ₩900,000	$420 – $750
Extension to Mid-Scalp	Add shading blending toward crown for uniform effect.	₩700,000 – ₩1,200,000	$585 – $1,000

Clinical Treatment Costs

Service	Description	Cost (KRW)	Cost (USD)
Pigment Patch Test	Optional test to ensure pigment compatibility.	₩20,000 – ₩40,000	$17 – $33
Preview Simulation	Digital modeling of expected nape shading result.	₩30,000 – ₩60,000	$25 – $50
Aftercare Balm & Instructions	Pigment-preserving balm and usage guidance post-SMP.	₩30,000 – ₩50,000	$25 – $42