Microneedling for Hair Loss
Stimulate dormant hair follicles and boost natural hair growth with scalp microneedling
Stimulate dormant hair follicles and boost natural hair growth with scalp microneedling
Scalp microneedling is a proven treatment for hair loss that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the scalp. This controlled damage triggers your body's natural healing response, stimulating hair follicles, increasing blood flow, and promoting the release of growth factors that encourage hair regrowth.
At MedBeautyLA, we use medical-grade microneedling devices specifically designed for scalp treatment. Every scalp microneedling session here includes exosomes, which deliver growth factors deep into the scalp through the micro-channels the needling creates.
The microneedling process creates thousands of micro-channels in the scalp that:
Scalp microneedling with exosomes - SkinPen® microneedling on the scalp with exosomes included, to stimulate regrowth and follicle regeneration
Scalp exosomes - 2 billion exosomes without microneedling, a favorite after an FUE or FUT hair transplant
Hair regrowth package - our recommended protocol of 4 microneedling sessions, each with 250 billion Kimera exosomes, plus Plated® hair serum and Nizoral® shampoo for home
30-60 minutes
4-6 treatments
None
3-6 months
Every plan starts with a hair loss consultation, which is free when you book it with a treatment.
See every treatment on our pricing page.
Studies show significant hair density improvement
No transplants or surgery required
Stimulates your own follicles to produce hair
Boosts effectiveness of topical treatments 200x
Return to normal activities immediately
Effective for men and women with various hair loss types
Assess hair loss and create customized treatment plan
Scalp microneedling with exosomes
4-6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart
New growth visible in 3-6 months
A data-backed, non-surgical solution. Here is how scalp microneedling works, how it compares with hair transplants and what to expect from your treatment.
Age-related and genetic hair loss is an extremely common problem, for both men and women, and it can have a significant effect on your self-confidence. Until relatively recently, there have been only two ways of treating this issue: topical/oral over-the-counter medications, or painful and costly hair transplants, neither of which guarantee results. However, new research shows that microneedling for hair loss is an effective, minimally-invasive approach to promoting hair growth and can work significantly better than the traditional "go-tos."
Microneedling works by using an FDA-cleared device to create "micro-injuries" to the skin, which promotes collagen production during the healing process. The latest research has also found that applying this same method to the scalp works as a treatment for hair loss. This is because microneedling helps traditional over-the-counter treatments better absorb into the scalp while also stimulating blood circulation to the hair follicles.
To put the research results into context, the average hair transplant does not guarantee that any of the hair you transplant will continue to regrow post-op (you can hopefully expect a 60% regrowth rate at best), and the procedure can cost well over $10,000, not to mention it entails a lot of pain, discomfort, and recovery time.
Many clients are (understandably!) nervous when they hear the words "needles" and "skin" in the same sentence. In reality, microneedling the scalp is a minimally-invasive procedure and most people experience only mild discomfort. You'll likely experience some redness and tenderness for several days after your session, but can otherwise resume all normal activities as soon as you leave the office. You can expect results in as early as eight weeks.
Check out our blog entry on Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Microneedling. You can also learn more about other aesthetic uses for microneedling here, read about scalp exosomes, or see all of our non-surgical hair loss treatments.
Microneedling for hair loss does not hurt. We promise! Your provider will apply a topical numbing cream prior to treatment, so most patients feel only mild pressure or tingling, and virtually nothing during the actual procedure. It's much more comfortable than you'd expect! You may experience slight scalp tenderness the following day or two.
Derma rolling may be popular on YouTube and TikTok, but we do not recommend it for anyone serious about treating male pattern baldness or hair loss due to potential side effects. In-office treatments use FDA-cleared devices with extremely small, medical-grade needles and sterile, single-use tips. Needle depth is also precisely controlled by your provider. Thick, imprecise derma rollers can potentially damage the hair follicle and permanently prevent hair regrowth, and they risk infection.
Most patients need 4-6 initial treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions every 3-6 months. The exact protocol depends on your hair loss severity and whether you add standalone exosome sessions.
Hair growth takes time! Most patients notice reduced shedding within 4-6 weeks, with new growth visible at 3-6 months. Results continue to improve for up to a year after treatment as the hair growth cycle completes.
No. We do not offer PRP treatments at our office. Instead, we provide microneedling with exosomes. Like PRP, exosomes deliver growth factors that enhance healing and re-growth. However, unlike PRP therapy, exosomes do not require a blood draw, which can increase risk of infection. Additionally, because PRP is derived from the patient's own blood, the quality of the cells is limited by the age and health of the patient. In contrast, exosomes are derived from placental cells, which makes them one of the most nutrient-rich forms of growth factor available. Every scalp microneedling session here includes exosomes. Read more in Exosomes vs. PRP.
Absolutely! Scalp microneedling is highly effective for female pattern hair loss, postpartum hair loss, and general thinning. Many of our hair restoration patients are women experiencing hormonal or age-related hair loss.
The best candidates for scalp microneedling are those in the early stages of androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness. Men typically first notice this type of hair loss at the front and top of the head. Women typically notice it as a widening of their center part. We can help determine if you are a good candidate for treatment during an in-office consult.
A study shared by the National Institutes of Health showed that the hair count on men with androgenetic alopecia who were treated with both microneedling and a 5% minoxidil lotion (the active ingredient in most over-the-counter hair-loss creams) over a 12-week period was "significantly greater" than the hair count on men who used only 5% minoxidil in that same time. What's more, 82% of the scalp microneedling + minoxidil group experienced more than 50% improvement in hair growth, compared to only 4.5% in the minoxidil-only group. Furthermore, this was an evaluator-blind study, meaning that the researchers assessing the "before and after" results did not know which group they were evaluating.
Book your scalp microneedling consultation and discover how this proven treatment can restore your hair