Can You Use Microneedling for Men’s Hair Loss?
Microneedling is a relatively well-known cosmetic treatment for skin care, but can you use microneedling for men’s hair loss?
The answer is YES!
Many men aren’t aware that microneedling is an effective treatment for scalp and hair health. RF microneedling is more effective than traditional microneedling techniques because it increases collagen and elastin production. Stadia Med Spa offers RF microneedling with Laser Genesis – an FDA-approved device that rejuvenates the skin on the scalp and may improve hair thickness and growth!
Of course, the effectiveness of microneedling for men’s hair loss will depend on the cause of your hair loss. Let’s start by looking at some causes of men’s hair loss and how RF microneedling can help.
What Causes Men’s Hair Loss
Hair loss can occur at any age but typically begins in the mid to late 20s. Men’s hair loss is often hereditary. Some men (and women) are genetically sensitive to androgen DHT, which can lead to significant hair loss and balding. This condition – called androgenic alopecia – is the cause of male pattern baldness and is not preventable.
Androgenic areata is another cause of male pattern baldness – an autoimmune disease where your body attacks the hair follicles. Men with androgen alopecia and androgenic areata will notice hair loss starting around the temples and at the hairline.
Other causes of hair loss include hormonal changes, nutrient deficiencies, certain medications, stress, and aging. Poor scalp hygiene can also affect hair growth. Hair follicles blocked by dirt and other impurities prevent hair growth and may cause thinning hair.
RF microneedling is particularly effective for androgenic alopecia and androgenic areata. You should always consult with a professional before you seek treatment for your hair loss. Some causes of hair loss – like an iron deficiency – will require a different treatment plan than hormonal or genetic hair loss.
What is Microneedling?
Many men are sensitive about their hair loss and work hard to prevent it. Medications like Rogaine and Propecia can sometimes prevent early hair loss, and microneedling can be a powerful complement to support hair regrowth and scalp health.
Microneedling is a minimally-invasive cosmetic treatment that uses tiny needles to penetrate the surface of the skin. The needles create microtears in the skin, which stimulate collagen and elastin production and kick-start your skin’s natural healing abilities.
Stadia Med Spa offers RF microneedling – a treatment that combines traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy. The RF energy creates heat in the skin and penetrates deep into the micro-tears created by the needles. Overall, RF microneedling is considered more effective than microneedling on its own.
RF microneedling is often used for mild to moderate skin concerns like wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars. However, the stimulation of collagen and elastin is also helpful for hair loss.
Can You Use Microneedling for Men’s Hair Loss?
Can you use microneedling for men’s hair loss?
In short, yes! RF microneedling for men’s hair loss is a safe and effective treatment, especially when combined with other hair loss treatments.
Most studies on microneedling for men’s hair loss combine microneedling with other hair loss treatments, like Minoxidil and PRP injections. A 2013 study on a combination of Minoxidil and microneedling for androgenic alopecia saw a 50% improvement in hair regrowth for 80% of the participants.
In the same study, the researchers found that microneedling supported hair regrowth by releasing platelet-derived and epidermal growth factors. Platelet-derived growth factors help heal wounds and repair blood vessel damage, while epidermal growth factors stimulate new cell growth. In theory, growth factors release will stimulate new hair growth and increase hair thickness.
The study also showed that microneedling helped to activate stem cells. Stem cells help to regenerate and repair tissues that have been damaged. Damaged hair follicles will not regrow hair. So by activating stem cells, microneedling should help regenerate and repair tissues in the scalp.
More studies are needed on the effectiveness of microneedling for hair loss on its own, but when used in conjunction with other treatments, microneedling is a proven tool to help regrow hair.
What to Expect
Before your microneedling treatment, your provider will apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area on the scalp. Then, they will drag the RF microneedling device over the area several times.
Most men don’t feel anything during the treatment, and side effects are minimal. Your skin may be red and sensitive for a couple of days after the treatment. Stay out of the sun while your skin recovers, and keep the area clean while it heals.
Because RF microneedling stimulates collagen, results take time to appear. Results are typically visible three to six months after your treatment. You will probably need three to four treatments initially, with regular maintenance visits to keep hair healthy.
Other Treatments for Hair Loss at Stadia Med Spa
Stadia Med Spa recommends enhancing your hair regrowth results with our other hair restoration treatments: Keralase, Hydrafacial, and PRP injections.
The KeraLase™ Peptide Complex Scalp Treatment combines laser therapy and skin-restoring serums. Each treatment targets the skin on your scalp to stimulate hair growth.
Hydrafacial is a cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating treatment that gets rid of impurities and dry skin on the scalp. If your hair loss is due to inflammation or clogged pores, Hydrafacial could be a powerful reset for the scalp.
PRP injections – or Platelet-Rich Plasma injections – take the platelet-rich plasma from your blood and inject them into your scalp. PRP encourages healing in the body, and PRP injections may help heal damaged hair follicles on the scalp and improve hair growth.
If you want to regrow your hair and stop hair loss, contact Stadia Med Spa for a free consultation. One of our experienced medical professionals will analyze your scalp and help you determine which treatments will help you meet your hair regrowth goals.
Can you use microneedling for men’s hair loss?
In short, yes! RF microneedling for men’s hair loss is a safe and effective treatment, especially when combined with other hair loss treatments.
Most studies on microneedling for men’s hair loss combine microneedling with other hair loss treatments, like Minoxidil and PRP injections. A 2013 study on a combination of Minoxidil and microneedling for androgenic alopecia saw a 50% improvement in hair regrowth for 80% of the participants.
In the same study, the researchers found that microneedling supported hair regrowth by releasing platelet-derived and epidermal growth factors. Platelet-derived growth factors help heal wounds and repair blood vessel damage, while epidermal growth factors stimulate new cell growth. In theory, growth factors release will stimulate new hair growth and increase hair thickness.
The study also showed that microneedling helped to activate stem cells. Stem cells help to regenerate and repair tissues that have been damaged. Damaged hair follicles will not regrow hair. So by activating stem cells, microneedling should help regenerate and repair tissues in the scalp.
More studies are needed on the effectiveness of microneedling for hair loss on its own, but when used in conjunction with other treatments, microneedling is a proven tool to help regrow hair.
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So in answer to the question – can you use microneedling for men’s hair loss? – Yes! RF microneedling is a powerful tool to help regrow hair, especially when you combine it with other hair restoration treatments and hair loss medications.
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