The Regenerative Approach to Stimulate New Hair Growth
Have you tried countless products and remedies without success to revive your hair’s fullness? If you feel like you’re losing the battle against hair loss, microneedling can offer the solution you’ve been searching for.
This breakthrough treatment doesn’t require popping pills or applying ointments. Instead, it leverages your body’s own restorative powers by creating tiny injuries on the scalp to spur healthier, stronger, and fuller hair growth.
In this article, we’ll give you an insider’s look at how microneedling performs its magic to breathe new life into your hair. Read on to learn if this ingenious approach could help you achieve the vibrant, confidence-boosting results you’ve been dreaming of.
Understanding Hair Loss and Its Causes
Hair loss is a common condition that can affect both men and women for various reasons. The main causes include:
| Genetics | Hair loss can be hereditary for both males and females. Male and female pattern baldness are passed down genetically. |
| Hormonal Changes | Fluctuations in hormones during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, or due to medical conditions like thyroid disorders can trigger hair loss. Both genders can be affected. |
| Aging | As we age, hair follicles shrink, and hair growth cycles may slow down or stop. Hair tends to thin and recede with age in both men and women. |
| Stress | Prolonged or severe stress elevates cortisol levels, disrupting healthy hair production and causing sudden hair shedding. |
| Scalp Conditions | Conditions like dandruff, eczema, fungal infections, or autoimmune disorders can cause inflammation that impairs hair growth. |
| Medications & Illnesses | Certain prescription drugs, chemotherapy, and illnesses like anemia can cause excessive hair loss as a side effect. |
These factors can interfere with the hair growth cycle, leading to a decline in number and health of follicles and resulting in progressive hair thinning.
How Microneedling Helps Regrow Hair
Microneedling essentially tricks the body into activating its natural repair and regeneration process to spark healthier hair production. Here’s how it works:
- It stimulates collagen production and improves blood flow around follicles, providing them with vital nutrients. This combats the shrinking and damage of follicles due to aging and hormonal factors.
- The minor scalp injury triggers growth factor production that revives dormant follicles. This counters genetic and stress-related hair loss.
- It enhances the delivery and absorption of topical treatments, which can help address scalp conditions and promote a healthier environment for hair growth.
- Microneedling is safe to use along with other hair restoration medications and treatments for better results.
What to Expect During a Microneedling Session
Step 1: The Treatment Area is Cleansed
Before treatment, the scalp area receiving microneedling will be thoroughly cleansed to remove any dirt, oil, or residue. This preps the skin for optimal results.
Step 2: A Topical Numbing Cream is Applied
A topical anesthetic or numbing cream is often applied to the scalp and left for 20-30 minutes prior to microneedling. This helps minimize discomfort during the treatment.
Step 3: The Microneedling Device is Moved Over the Scalp
Our providers will use a pen-like microneedling device equipped with sterile, microscopic needles ranging from 0.5-2.5mm in length. They will gently move the pen over the scalp area in multiple directions, creating tiny punctures in the skin.
Step 4: Serums are Applied
Microneedling improves absorption of topical treatments. We apply serums or treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during the session to enhance hair growth.
Step 5: The Scalp is Cleansed Post-Treatment
After the 15-30 minute microneedling session, our provider will cleanse the scalp again to remove any serum residue and blood. This helps avoid infection.
Step 6: The Scalp Heals
Recovery time is minimal. You may experience some temporary redness for 24-48 hours after microneedling. Use gentle hair products while healing and avoid sun exposure.
For best results, you’ll need 4-6 microneedling sessions around 4-6 weeks apart. Maintenance may continue every 4-12 months. We will advise on the ideal schedule for your hair goals.
The Benefits of Choosing Microneedling for Hair Restoration
There are many advantages to using microneedling for thinning hair and hair loss:
It’s minimally invasive and non-surgical, involving no incisions or stitches. Treatment sessions are relatively quick and comfortable.
Downtime is minimal; you can resume normal activities right after and recover within a couple days.
It naturally stimulates the scalp for healthier hair growth and can enhance the effects of other treatments.
The risks are low when proper protocols are followed. Possible side effects like dryness and temporary redness are mild.
It’s effective for many types of hair loss in both men and women. Results tend to improve gradually over the course of treatment.
Multiple sessions have the potential to provide long-lasting results, especially when combined with at-home care. Maintenance further sustains the benefits.
Taking the Next Step: Your Journey to Fuller Hair
If you’ve noticed your hair becoming thinner or more sparse, microneedling may be able to help revive your locks.
Consult with the experts at Belle Marin Aesthetic Medicine to determine how Microneedling can help you based on your degree of hair loss, needs, and objectives. We will advise you on the ideal treatment plan to help you achieve fuller, more vibrant hair.
Schedule a consultation today to start your microneedling hair restoration journey
