One option: A microneedling treatment for your scalp, performed in-office by a haircare pro.
What is microneedling for hair loss?
Who could benefit from microneedling for hair loss?
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(FTR, the needles usually penetrate 1.5 millimeters into the skin, says Kashian.)
What are the risks of microneedling for hair loss?
That said, “the risk of infection for microneedling is extremely small,” he explains.
For that same reason, Dr. Kinler cautions against giving yourself an at-home microneedling treatment for hair loss.
(Wait, should you bedermarolling your face at home?)
We don’t see any patchy hair loss or permanent hair loss with this treatment."
All in all, the procedure typically takes just 20 to 30 minutes, adds Dr. Kinler.
A microneedling treatment with PRP injections, however, might take 45 to 60 minutes, says Kashian.
“We also want to give the growth factors a chance to get fully absorbed into the scalp.”
Most importantly, remember that this isn’t a one-and-done treatment.
“Consistency is key this isn’t an overnight fix,” says Kashian.
You have to stick with it."
How long you continue the treatment after those first eight months is entirely up to you.
