In-clinic treatment
Scalp microneedling
Fine-needle rolling or stamping over the scalp, often combined with topical products by a trichologist or clinic.
Indicative cost
£80.00–£250.00 per session
Downtime
Scalp tenderness and redness for 24-48 hours.
Typical course
Often 4-6 sessions, 2-4 weeks apart.
Keeping it up
Every few months, or a lower-depth home routine.
How it works
Micro-channels in the scalp prompt a local repair response and are also used to improve how well topical products penetrate.
What a session actually involves
Numbing if needed, then 15-30 minutes of passes over the scalp. Expect tenderness and tingling.
What people usually consider it for
- Thinning or shedding
- Lack of volume
- Dry or itchy scalp
This reflects what the treatment is commonly used for — not a claim that it will work for you.
When it may not be suitable
- You have an inflamed, infected or flaking scalp condition
- You are on blood thinners
- You have a keloid scarring tendency
- You have not had the cause of your shedding assessed
This list is not exhaustive. A qualified practitioner should assess you before any treatment.
Things to weigh up
- — Get shedding properly assessed first
- — Sterile equipment only
- — Not suitable during a scalp flare
What the evidence looks like
Studied mainly alongside topical treatments rather than on its own, with promising but limited published data.
Questions worth asking first
Shedding and thinning have many possible causes. See a GP, physician or trichologist for assessment before booking anything.
What tends to sit alongside it
- Caffeine or peptide scalp serum
- Gentle shampoo
Others people compare it with
Treatments and devices are listed for information only. Nothing here is medical advice, a diagnosis, or a promise of a result. Suitability depends on your health, skin and the specific device or practitioner — always check with a qualified professional first.