Dave Ticconi

Dave brings extensive hands-on experience and strong technical expertise, built over many successful years in the scalp micropigmentation industry. That time has been spent refining his craft and developing a deep understanding of SMP as a discipline, rather than simply repeating a technique, and his long-term commitment to the field is reflected in the business he built himself.

He did. Dave is the founder and owner of his own specialised scalp micropigmentation clinic. Building a respected SMP business from nothing says something specific about reliability and professionalism, because clients keep coming back to a single-artist clinic only when the results hold up. He now applies that same standard within the Foli Sim Melbourne studio.

Dave previously operated across the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne, where he did far more than perform treatments. He managed every aspect of a professional, client-focused clinic, from the first consultation to the finished result. He now sees Foli Sim clients at our North Melbourne studio, which is more central for clients travelling in from across Victoria.

Dave practises at the Foli Sim Melbourne studio, Level 2, Suite 221/55 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, Victoria 3051. He shares the studio with SMP artist Kelly Dawes, and Operations Manager Diane Delia looks after the diary there. If you are unsure which artist suits your case, say so when you call and the team will advise.

Consultations are an area Dave gained real insight into while running his own clinic, and he treats them as more than a formality. Expect a conversation about what you want the result to look like, what your hair loss pattern will allow, and what the treatment involves. Consultations at Foli Sim are free and carry no obligation to proceed.

Strict hygiene standards were one of the things Dave managed personally in his own clinic, alongside consultations and treatment outcomes, so he arrived at Foli Sim with those habits already established. All three Foli Sim studios are Health Department certified, and the North Melbourne studio where Dave works is held to that same standard.

Yes. Call 1300 668 490 and ask for Dave at the Melbourne studio, or email info@folisim.com.au. Diane Delia coordinates the east coast artists' schedules and will find you a suitable time. If you would like to compare artists before deciding, that is fine too, and nothing is locked in at the consultation stage.

Dave works towards natural-looking, undetectable hair density, meaning a result that reads as your own hair rather than as a treatment. Alongside pigment application, he places weight on trust, communication and attention to detail, which in practice means agreeing the plan with you first. Scalp micropigmentation is long-lasting rather than permanent, and will soften over time.

Dave is available at the North Melbourne studio during our opening hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, with Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Weekend slots are limited, so if a weekend is your only option it helps to ask well ahead. Ring 1300 668 490 to check what is currently open in his diary, or email info@folisim.com.au with the days that suit you.

A subtle, undetectable finish is precisely what he works towards, and his emphasis on artistic precision and consistent outcomes lends itself to understated work. How subtle a result is realistic depends on your hair loss pattern, existing density and skin tone, so it is best assessed face to face. Book a free consultation and Dave will talk it through.