Let me tell you about Keisha. She walked into my Atlanta clinic with this expensive growth serum her dermatologist prescribed. "I've been using this for six months," she said, her voice tight with frustration. "I do everything right. But my part just keeps getting wider."
When I looked at her scalp under magnification, I saw the problem immediately. That serum was sitting on layers of buildup and dead skin, like trying to water a garden through concrete.
If you've been faithfully using products with nothing to show for it, listen up. You're not doing anything wrong. Your treatments just can't get through.
What Microneedling Actually Fixes
Here's the truth about your scalp: it's designed to keep things out. That's great for protecting you from germs, but terrible for getting growth products where they need to go.
Microneedling creates these tiny channels that bypass all the buildup and barriers. It's like your follicles finally get direct access to the treatments you've been paying for.
But the real magic? Your body thinks it's been injured in the best way possible. It sends collagen, healing cells, and growth factors rushing to the scene. We're basically tricking your body into fixing your hair problems for you.
Why Your Serums Are Probably Wasted Money
I see this every day in my clinic. Women spending hundreds on products that never stand a chance. The issue isn't the serum—it's the delivery system.
Most topical treatments evaporate or just coat the surface. They can't penetrate deep enough to actually wake up dormant follicles. It's like mailing a letter with no address.
With microneedling, we're hand-delivering that letter right to the doorstep.
What Really Happens During Treatment
People hear "needles" and get nervous, but let me walk you through it. We use this medical device that creates microscopic channels—so small you can't even see them. We numb your scalp first, so you just feel some pressure.
The whole thing takes about half an hour. You might look a little pink afterward, but that's just proof we got the blood flowing to where your hair needs it.
Then comes the important part: we apply growth serums right after, when those channels are wide open. It's like we've created a superhighway straight to your follicles.
When You'll Actually See Changes
Don't expect any kind of miracles overnight. Hair growth follows its own timeline. Around six weeks in, you might notice these fine, light hairs popping up where it was thinning. They'll gradually thicken and darken over the next few months.
The women who get the best results come in for a series of treatments. We typically do 3-6 sessions about a month apart. This isn't a quick fix—it's about building a foundation that actually supports hair growth.
Who This Actually Helps
If you have early to moderate thinning where follicles are still there but just not performing, microneedling can be game-changing. It's perfect for women who've hit a wall with topical treatments.
But if you have advanced scarring from conditions like CCCA, we might need to talk about stronger options like exosome therapy. Every woman's hair loss story is different, and we match the treatment to what's actually happening on your scalp.
Ready to Actually Reach Your Follicles?
If you're tired of wasting money on products that sit on your scalp instead of helping your hair, book your Hair Therapy Evaluation with us today for just $99 and come talk to us about microneedling.
Let's see if creating those tiny pathways could finally get your treatments where they need to go.
