Microneedling for Hair Loss: A Tiny Solution for Big Results
What is Microneedling for Hair Loss?
Microneedling involves using a device with tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. When applied to the scalp, these micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing process, increasing blood flow and stimulating collagen and elastin production. More importantly, microneedling encourages the activation of growth factors and enhances the absorption of topical hair treatments, such as minoxidil.
How Does Microneedling Promote Hair Growth?
Microneedling for hair loss works by using key active ingredients with the mechanism of microneedling to allow deeper penetration of nutrients. Our medical grade- topical solution used during the treatment, blocks DHT, stimulates the blood supply, and provides nutrients essential for improved scalp health.
The Key Ingredients:
- Ginseng extract
- Caffeine
- Saw Palmetto berry extract
- Copper Peptides
- Biotin
- B-Vitamin Complex
- Amino-Acid Complex
- Rosemary & Sage oils
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Vitamin C
Mechanisms of microneedling that allow deeper nutrient penetration and more:
- Increased blood flow - by creating micro-injuries, microneedling boots circulation in the scalp, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles
- Collagen production - collagen is vital for skin and hair follicle health, and microneedling stimulates its production, strengthening hair growth at the root.
- Enhanced product absorption - many hair growth treatments struggle with absorption. Microneedling opens up tiny channels in the skin, allowing products like minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to penetrate deeper and work more effectively.
- Stem cell activation - microneedling may stimulate dormant hair follicles, encouraging them to enter the active growth phase (anagen), leading to thicker and fuller hair over time.
Who can benefit?
Hair loss conditions that can be treated through microneedling includes those who have shedding and early hair loss due to:
- Male-pattern Baldness
- Female-pattern baldness
- Stress-induced hair loss
What to Expect from Microneedling
Microneedling can be performed professionally with devices such as the Dermapen or a device like ours, the TWIST. TWIST is the only microneedling system that uses its motor to actively retrieve needles from the skin, guaranteeing maximum comfort and precision at every needle length, allowing optimal number of needles to prevent trauma to the skin. Professional treatments generally use longer needles and provide more significant results. Here’s what to expect:
- Procedure time: a session typically lasts 30-60 minutes.
- Frequency & Duration: 8 bi-weekly sessions
- Discomfort level: minimal discomfort, with a slight tingling sensation
- Downtime: redness and mild irritation for 24
- Results timeline: visible results may appear after 3-6 months of consistent treatments.
- At home care: we highly recommend using our Xcellaris hair lotion 3-7 times per week massaged into the scalp with use of Dermaroller 1-2 times per week. We recommend continuing this after the 8th in clinic treatment.
Final Thoughts: Should You Try Microneedling for Hair Loss?
Microneedling for hair loss is an innovative, non-invasive approach that has gained popularity due to its effectiveness in stimulating hair growth. Whether used alone or in combination with hair growth treatments, it offers a promising solution for those struggling with thinning hair. If you’re looking for a natural way to boost hair growth, microneedling might be the tiny tool that delivers big results! Contact us to speak to one of our professionals by booking a complimentary discovery call.
