What is Microneedling?
A radiofrequency microneedling device that helps to stimulate hair follicles, enhance hair growth, improve scalp health and reduce hair loss and hair quality in the long term. Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male and female pattern baldness, is a common cause of hair loss, and microneedling can be used as an adjunct therapy for this chronic, genetic, and hormonal condition.
The microneedling device uses professional microneedling devices with adjustable needle lengths for the scalp to ensure safety and effectiveness. These needles create tiny micro injuries on the scalp, stimulating the hair follicle and activating stem cells in hair follicles to promote hair growth and regeneration. This process helps to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Microneedling also triggers collagen production, which is essential for scalp and hair health.
It increases the absorption of topical treatments, making them more effective. Microneedling treatment can be tailored to specific treatment areas and hair loss conditions. The procedure can be easily incorporated into your existing hair care routine. It is important to follow strict hygiene protocols before and after the procedure to prevent infection and protect your skin.
Introduction to RF Microneedling Hair
Microneedling for hair loss is a minimally invasive procedure that has rapidly gained popularity as an effective solution for those experiencing thinning hair or pattern baldness. This innovative treatment uses a microneedling device to create tiny micro injuries on the scalp, which in turn stimulate the body’s natural healing process.
As the scalp responds to these controlled injuries, blood flow to the area increases, nourishing hair follicles and encouraging the growth of new, healthy hair. One of the key advantages of microneedling is its ability to enhance the absorption of topical hair loss treatments, making them more effective.
Whether performed at home with specialized devices or in a clinical setting by professionals, microneedling is a versatile option for anyone seeking to improve hair growth and reduce hair loss. The procedure is suitable for a wide range of hair loss conditions and can be easily incorporated into your existing hair care routine.
How it Works
Microneedling works by creating controlled micro injuries on the scalp, which activate the body’s wound healing process. This process triggers the release of important growth factors, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), both of which play a crucial role in stimulating hair growth and improving blood circulation to the scalp. These micro injuries also make the scalp more receptive to the absorption of topical hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil, allowing these products to penetrate deeper into the skin and reach the hair follicles more effectively. As a result, microneedling can help increase hair density, promote the growth of stronger hair, and slow down the progression of hair loss. The treatment can be customized to address individual hair loss needs and is often used alongside other hair loss treatments, such as oral medications or low-level laser therapy, for enhanced results. By regularly undergoing microneedling sessions, you can support the health of your scalp, maintain hair regrowth, and optimize your overall hair loss treatment plan.
Benefits of Microneedling:
- Stimulates hair follicles to enhance hair growth
- Improves scalp health by reducing inflammation, improves blood circulation and enhances nutrient absorption
- Minimally invasive and safe for all scalp types
Suitable candidates:
- Early signs of hair loss: androgenic alopecia, female pattern alopecia, traction hair loss
- Temporary hair loss: telogen effluvium
- Thin and brittle hair from heat/chemical damage
Unsuitable candidates:
- Severe hair loss
- Alopecia totalis
- Scarring alopecia
- Hair loss due to psychological disorder
- Hair loss due to medical therapy: chemotherapy, radiation therapy
Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active scalp infection
- Scalp wound
Interval: 2–4 weeks
Number of sessions: Minimum 6 sessions recommended, more sessions might be needed depending on hair loss severity
Results: Increase in new hair growth, increased hair thickness, and reduction in hair fall can be observed after 2–3 sessions, with further improvement continuing through additional sessions
Maintenance: 4–6 sessions/year
Downtime: Mild scalp redness for < 1 day; mild scalp itchiness and flakiness for 3–4 days
Complications:
- Scalp infection (rare)
- Burn injury (rare)
Pre-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Obtain written consent
- Clean the treatment area with chlorhexidine solution
Post-procedure advice:
- Avoid heat/chemical hair treatment for 1 week
- Be gentle while washing/ combing the hair
