Scalp Microneedling for Hair Restoration
Scalp microneedling creates controlled skin channels and may be discussed alongside PRP or an exosome preparation. Start with the cause of thinning or shedding and whether your scalp is suitable for needling.
PRP is derived from your blood; exosomes are extracellular vesicles, not stem cells. These options have different preparation, evidence, and risks. Review the rationale for the actual combination, how the preparation would be used, and alternatives before consent. Adding a preparation does not guarantee hair regrowth.
What to expect from this service
- A scalp assessment to determine whether microneedling is suitable for your condition
- A clear explanation of the microneedling procedure and the selected preparation, if used
- A review of risks, alternatives, and aftercare before you consent to treatment
- Guidance on what to do before and after your visit to support recovery
Understanding
Microneedling with PRP or Exosomes
Scalp microneedling uses small needles to create controlled channels in the skin. PRP and exosomes are two different preparations that may be used separately with microneedling, but they are not the same treatment and are not assumed to be used together.
PRP is derived from your blood, while exosomes are extracellular vesicles. Each has its own considerations, risks, and evidence. If either is proposed, your provider should explain why it is being considered for your scalp condition, how it will be used, and what you should know before you agree to treatment.
This service is not the same as PRP injections or exosome injections alone. It is a combination treatment that requires a separate review of suitability, risks, and aftercare. The goal is to help you make an informed decision about whether this service may be appropriate for you, what to expect during a visit, and how to care for your scalp afterward.
A Personalized Approach To Scalp Microneedling With PRP Or Exosomes
Two Decisions, Each with a Clear Rationale
The first decision is whether scalp microneedling is suitable for your condition. The second decision is whether PRP or an exosome preparation should be considered, and if so, why. We explain both parts of the treatment so you can understand the plan, the risks, and the follow-up before you move forward.
01 — Consultation
Review your hair-loss history, scalp symptoms, medical history, and treatment expectations to determine whether a scalp assessment is the right next step.
02 — Evaluation
Assess scalp health and needling suitability, then evaluate whether PRP or an exosome preparation may be considered as part of your plan.
03 — Personalized Plan
Explain the combined plan, the rationale for the selected preparation, risks, alternatives, and aftercare before you consent to treatment.
04 — Ongoing Care
Review scalp healing, follow aftercare instructions, and reassess the combination before any repeat course to support recovery and safety.
A Considered Approach to Combination Scalp Care
At Basis, we explain each part of the treatment clearly so you can make an informed decision. We do not assume that adding a preparation improves results, and we do not promise hair regrowth. Instead, we focus on suitability, risks, and aftercare.
Before treatment, we review scalp health, medical history, and any factors that could affect safety or recovery. We explain how the selected preparation will be used, what to expect during the visit, and how to care for your scalp while it heals. If you have questions about PRP, exosomes, or the combination, we answer them before you consent to treatment.
What to expect
Before your appointment
Share your medical history, scalp symptoms, medicines, and any previous hair treatments. Ask how to prepare your scalp before the visit and what to expect during the assessment.
During your visit
Review the selected preparation and consent before controlled scalp microneedling if suitable. PRP collection or exosome details require a separate explanation within the plan.
Estimated visit: 45–60 min.
Confirm appointment details when booking.
After your visit
Follow instructions for scalp hygiene, products, and activity while the skin recovers. Report increasing pain, redness, warmth, drainage, or other unexpected symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scalp microneedling with PRP or exosomes is a combination treatment that uses controlled needling followed by the application of a selected preparation. It is not the same as PRP injections or exosome injections alone, and the two parts of the treatment should be explained separately before you consent.
No. PRP is derived from your blood, while exosomes are extracellular vesicles. They have different identities, preparation considerations, and evidence. Your provider should explain why one is proposed for your condition rather than treating them as interchangeable.
No. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles and not stem cells. Any exosome product needs a specific discussion of source, evidence, regulatory context, and risks before it is considered as part of your plan.
No. Adding a preparation does not guarantee better results. Ask what evidence supports the actual combination, not only microneedling or the preparation considered alone.
Active inflammation or infection can change suitability and may need treatment first. A scalp assessment should precede a needling decision to help determine whether the treatment is appropriate for your condition.
Scalp needling and preparation use require professional review rather than a home procedure. Needle depth, hygiene, product use, and medical suitability require professional assessment before treatment.
Needling can cause pain, bleeding, irritation, infection, or scarring. The selected preparation introduces additional considerations that must be explained separately. Review risks, aftercare, and follow-up before you consent to treatment.
Estimated visit: 45–60 min. Confirm appointment details when booking. Ask whether scalp assessment, PRP collection if chosen, preparation, and aftercare are included. The selected preparation needs its own discussion.
It’s time to get back to basis.
Talk with a provider about scalp microneedling and the separate rationale for PRP or a proposed exosome preparation.