Hair Restoration Microneedling uses controlled microneedling of the scalp as part of a hair-support treatment plan. The controlled micro-injuries created during treatment initiate a wound-healing response and have also been studied as a way to complement certain established approaches to pattern hair loss. Research is promising, particularly for androgenetic or pattern hair loss, but protocols vary and microneedling should not be presented as a guaranteed solution for every type of hair loss. At Adorn, scalp microneedling is approached thoughtfully—hair thinning can have many causes, and new, sudden, significant, patchy, or unexplained hair loss should be medically evaluated rather than automatically treated as a cosmetic concern.
Hair Restoration Microneedling uses controlled microneedling of the scalp as part of a hair-support treatment plan. The controlled micro-injuries created during treatment initiate a wound-healing response and have also been studied as a way to complement certain established approaches to pattern hair loss. Research is promising, particularly for androgenetic or pattern hair loss, but protocols vary and microneedling should not be presented as a guaranteed solution for every type of hair loss. At Adorn, scalp microneedling is approached thoughtfully—hair thinning can have many causes, and new, sudden, significant, patchy, or unexplained hair loss should be medically evaluated rather than automatically treated as a cosmetic concern.
A consultation is required before this treatment. It's part of how we protect both your results and your skin.
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries within the scalp. The resulting wound-healing response involves signaling pathways and growth factors that are being studied for their potential role in supporting hair-follicle activity. Microneedling has been studied both alone and alongside established hair-loss treatments such as topical minoxidil; research results vary by protocol. Microneedling is not claimed to permanently create new follicles.
Why Adorn Offers It
We're clear about what scalp microneedling can and can't do. Hair loss has many causes—genetics, hormones, nutritional deficiencies, medications, stress, illness, and inflammatory conditions among them—and we'll tell you when medical evaluation is the more appropriate first step.
Evidence & Research
Clinical research is encouraging, particularly in pattern hair loss, but studies use different devices, depths, frequencies, and combination therapies. There is not yet one universally accepted microneedling protocol for hair loss.
Concerns It May Help
Ideal Candidates
Clients whose hair-loss concerns have been appropriately evaluated and for whom scalp microneedling is a suitable part of a broader hair-support plan.
When It May Not Be Appropriate
Sudden, severe, patchy, or unexplained hair loss warrants medical evaluation. Active scalp conditions, infections, inflammation, scarring, and certain medical conditions may also affect suitability. A professional evaluation is required.
Your scalp and hair concerns are reviewed and the treatment area is assessed. The scalp is professionally prepared, and microneedling is performed according to the provider-selected protocol. Any provider-approved topical product used by Adorn is incorporated according to its intended protocol, and aftercare is reviewed.
Preparation
Aftercare
Follow the treatment-specific aftercare plan provided by Adorn. If you use minoxidil or another hair-loss medication, discuss your routine with your prescribing provider and Adorn so appropriate treatment and post-care instructions can be established.
Downtime
Scalp tenderness, redness, sensitivity, or pinpoint irritation may occur temporarily following treatment. Individual recovery varies according to scalp sensitivity and treatment intensity.
Recovery
Follow the aftercare guidance provided; avoid harsh products and sun exposure to the scalp as directed.
When Results Appear
Hair-growth changes take time because follicles follow a natural growth cycle. This should not be marketed as an immediate-result treatment. When improvement occurs, changes in shedding, density, or visible growth may develop gradually over months rather than days or weeks.
Series & Maintenance
Published studies generally evaluate repeated microneedling treatments rather than a single session. The number and spacing of treatments at Adorn should be based on your scalp, treatment plan, and provider-approved protocol. Ongoing as part of a broader hair-support plan. Hair loss is often influenced by ongoing biological factors, so maintenance or other therapies may be needed depending on the cause.
It is a scalp-focused microneedling treatment designed to support hair-growth and density goals in appropriately selected clients.
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that initiate a wound-healing response. Researchers are studying how these signaling pathways may support follicular activity and how microneedling may complement other established hair-loss therapies.
No treatment should guarantee complete hair restoration. Results vary significantly depending on the cause of hair loss, follicle health, genetics, medical factors, and treatment plan.
Much of the published microneedling research focuses on androgenetic alopecia, also known as pattern hair loss. That does not mean everyone with thinning hair has androgenetic alopecia.
No. Hair loss has many causes. Certain conditions require diagnosis and medical treatment rather than cosmetic scalp microneedling.
New, sudden, rapid, patchy, or unexplained hair loss should be evaluated by an appropriate medical provider.
Research generally studies repeated treatments, but Adorn's recommended series should be individualized.
Hair growth cycles take time. When improvement occurs, it generally develops gradually rather than immediately.
Clients may experience pressure, prickling, or temporary tenderness. Comfort measures depend on Adorn's treatment protocol.
Temporary redness, scalp sensitivity, or tenderness may occur.
Microneedling has been studied in combination with topical minoxidil. If you use minoxidil or another hair-loss medication, discuss your routine with your prescribing provider and Adorn so appropriate treatment and post-care instructions can be established.
Active inflammation, infection, or certain scalp conditions may affect treatment suitability and should be evaluated before microneedling.
Hair loss is often influenced by ongoing biological factors, so maintenance or other therapies may be needed depending on the cause. Results are not described as permanent.
Microneedling for hair loss is an evolving area of research. Studies—particularly those involving pattern hair loss—are encouraging, but protocols vary and not every trial reaches the same conclusion. Adorn believes clients deserve to see both the promise and the limitations of the evidence.
Systematic Review
Microneedling and Its Use in Hair Loss Disorders
2022
This review evaluated 22 clinical studies involving more than 1,100 participants. The authors found encouraging results but noted substantial variation among treatment protocols and relatively low overall evidence quality.
View on PubMedMeta-analysis
Combined Microneedling and Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia
This analysis found improvement in hair-count outcomes when microneedling was combined with minoxidil compared with minoxidil alone across the included trials, although study protocols varied considerably.
View ResearchRandomized Controlled Trial
Microneedling Frequency and 2% Minoxidil in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
2026
In this newer trial involving women with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, adding microneedling every two or four weeks did not significantly outperform 2% minoxidil alone over 24 weeks.
View on PubMedResearch is provided for client education. Published studies may use devices, treatment depths, formulations, concentrations, medications or protocols different from those used at Adorn Society Aesthetics. Research findings do not guarantee individual outcomes and do not replace individualized professional or medical evaluation.
