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Hair Restoration Procedure: Micro-Needling

If you have ever looked into a hair restoration procedure to combat thinning hair then you may have come across the word “micro-needling”. Although the term sounds rather ominous, it is actually a popular procedure used across a variety of health industries to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, cellulite and more. Specifically for the hair restoration industry, micro-needling is used to smooth the appearance of scars which may appear after a restoration surgery or hair transplant procedure.

The tool used for micro-needling is a small, hand-held roller which is fitted with hundreds of very small surgical needles. This tool is gently run across the scarred area of a patient’s scalp. There are different sizes of needles which can be used for this procedure, but most patients report it is only mildly uncomfortable. The needles do pierce the skin but not so deep that blood is drawn. A topical anesthetic can be used to reduce pain. The most important thing that can be done to ensure your safety during this procedure is to only work with a qualified and trained professional who uses high-quality instruments.

Blood vessels and the dermis layer of the scalp will be carefully pierced throughout the micro-needling process which will cause collagen and elastin to be produced more readily and rapidly. Collagen and elastin are proteins in the body which repair and restore skin as well as reduce the appearance of scars, blemishes and even wrinkles.

Although the results of the micro-needling procedure vary between patients, most people agree that the appearances of scars are diminished after the process. Dr. DiStefano offers micro-needling for patients with minor or extensive scarring after a hair transplant procedure to help patients look their best in the quickest amount of time. 

DiStefano Hair Restoration Center is committed to helping men and women take charge of their appearance and self-esteem through hair restoration options. For more than 16 years, DiStefano has been at the forefront of the hair transplantation industry, and has performed more than 5,000 successful hair transplant procedures.