Hair Loss Injection (Scalp Mesotherapy)

How it works

A fine needle or injector places small amounts of a mixture into the scalp's upper layers. Mixtures commonly contain vitamins, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, or other ingredients intended to support follicles. The aim is to improve the scalp environment and encourage existing hair to stay in its growth phase. Evidence varies by formulation and is generally modest. It may slow thinning or increase density for some people, and many need prescription medication alongside it. Results take months and vary by person.

Who it may suit

• Early or diffuse thinning where follicles are still present
• People who are using or considering medical hair loss therapy and want a supportive step
• Those with a scalp assessment that suggests the cause is suitable for this approach
• Patients who can attend a series and wait months to judge results

The treatment day

1. Scalp and history review. The doctor examines the scalp, may use magnified imaging, and asks about family history, medications, and hormonal factors.
2. Formulation choice. The mixture is chosen or explained. Ask for the ingredient list.
3. Injection. Small injections are placed across the thinning area, often after numbing cream.
4. Follow-up planning. A schedule is set with a point for reassessing density.

Aftercare

• Avoid scrubbing the scalp and heavy styling on the day of treatment
• Wait until the doctor says it is fine before washing, usually a short time
• Avoid saunas, strenuous exercise, and alcohol for a day if advised
• Keep using any prescribed hair loss medicine as directed

Things to know first

• Tenderness, redness, small bumps, bruising, and mild headache can follow treatment
• Infection and allergic reaction to ingredients are uncommon but possible
• Scarring alopecia, active scalp infections, and some autoimmune conditions need diagnosis before any injection
• Hair that has been lost for many years in a smooth bald patch is unlikely to respond
• Outcomes are modest and differ widely, and stopping treatment may allow thinning to resume

What to check before booking a hair loss injection in Gangnam

Look for a diagnosis before a prescription of sessions. A careful doctor identifies the pattern of loss and may suggest blood tests when thyroid, iron, or hormonal causes are possible. If a clinic quotes a series without examining the scalp, the plan is probably built around the menu rather than your hair.

Ask what is actually injected. House-branded names can hide very different mixtures, and some contain ingredients with limited evidence. Request the product names, the manufacturer, and an explanation of what each is meant to do. You can also ask whether the ingredients are approved for injection, and whether the clinic uses single-use needles and sealed vials.

Finally, check how success is measured. A doctor who photographs the scalp at the start, counts or measures density, and reviews at set intervals is taking the process seriously. Be cautious of promises that hair will regrow fully, and ask what alternatives, such as medication or platelet-rich plasma, might suit you better and how they compare.