Pioneers were key figures in the development of SMP. Practitioners like Ian Watson and Ranbir Rai-Watson, co-founders of HIS Hair Clinic, played an essential part in popularizing this technique and perfecting its application across practitioners – not to mention creating training programs to ensure consistent, high-quality results across practitioners – thus helping create trust and credibility within the industry.

By the mid 2010s, SMP had gained considerable momentum as an established hair loss solution. Celebrities and public figures began endorsing it, further raising its visibility. Furthermore, its noninvasive nature, instant results, and lower costs than hair transplants all contributed to its widespread acceptance and growing popularity.

Over time, SMP has seen its scope expand substantially. Beyond traditional shaved-head looks, practitioners have created techniques to simulate longer hair growth patterns or conceal scars from previous transplants; even more recently they’ve begun using SMP techniques with existing hair to produce an more natural effect – thus expanding its appeal among individuals suffering various kinds of hair loss patterns or preferences.