Hair loss is rarely just a cosmetic concern. For many people, it affects confidence, identity, and the way they move through the world. Whether it develops gradually or seems to happen suddenly, finding a treatment approach that works requires understanding why it is happening and whether your body has the capacity to support regrowth.
At Lilac Medical Wellness, we offer hair restoration using a combined microneedling and PRP protocol. This approach uses controlled scalp stimulation alongside the growth factors found in your own blood to support the hair follicle environment, encourage circulation, and promote the conditions your scalp needs for healthier hair growth.
This is not a surgical procedure and it is not a guaranteed cure. It is a clinically guided, biologically driven treatment that works best when it is appropriately matched to the right patient, at the right stage of hair loss, with realistic expectations in place.
Microneedling with PRP for hair restoration is a two-part regenerative treatment that combines scalp microneedling with the application of platelet-rich plasma, a concentration of growth factors and healing proteins derived from your own blood.
Each component plays a distinct role in the treatment:
Scalp microneedling uses fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-channels in the scalp. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s wound-healing response, which includes increased blood flow and cellular activity in the treatment area. The micro-channels also significantly enhance the absorption of any topical or injected therapy applied immediately after, allowing PRP to penetrate deeply into the scalp rather than remaining at the surface.
PRP delivers a concentrated dose of platelet-derived growth factors directly to the scalp, where they signal the tissue to initiate repair, support the health of existing follicles, and promote the vascular environment that hair growth depends on. Because PRP is prepared from your own blood, there is no risk of allergic reaction or rejection.
Together, these two modalities are designed to work synergistically, combining mechanical scalp stimulation with biological growth factor delivery in a single treatment session.
At Lilac Medical Wellness, scalp microneedling is performed using the MeliaRF system by Aesthetic Management Solutions (AMS), an FDA-cleared fractional radiofrequency microneedling platform.
For hair restoration treatments, the MeliaRF system is used for its precision microneedling capabilities, which allow your provider to control needle depth, treatment intensity, and the specific areas of the scalp being addressed. The system’s adjustable parameters make it possible to customize each session based on the density and condition of the scalp being treated.
Tip configurations are selected based on your scalp condition and the goals of your treatment plan. Your provider will determine the appropriate settings during your consultation and adjust them based on your scalp’s response during the session.
Step 1: Blood Draw A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm at the time of your appointment, similar in volume to a routine lab draw. This is done on-site immediately before treatment.
Your blood sample is placed in a centrifuge, which separates its components by density. This process isolates the platelet-rich plasma layer, the portion of your blood containing the highest concentration of growth factors, cytokines, and healing proteins. The resulting PRP is unique to you and prepared fresh for each session.
Your scalp is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is applied and allowed to take effect before treatment begins. Your provider reviews the treatment plan with you and confirms the areas of focus before proceeding.
The MeliaRF device is used to create controlled micro-channels across the scalp at a depth and intensity selected by your provider based on your individual scalp evaluation. This step stimulates the wound-healing cascade, increases circulation in the treatment area, and prepares the scalp to receive the PRP.
The prepared PRP is applied to the scalp immediately following microneedling, while the micro-channels are open and absorption is at its peak. The growth factors penetrate deeply into the scalp tissue, where they can interact directly with the hair follicle environment.
You receive detailed aftercare instructions to protect the scalp and support the healing process following treatment. Your provider will outline what to expect in the days following your session, including activity and product restrictions, and schedule your follow-up appointment.
Microneedling with PRP may be appropriate for patients experiencing several types of hair loss. Candidacy depends on the underlying cause, the stage and severity of loss, overall scalp health, and individual health history. Your provider will assess all of these factors during your consultation.
Androgenetic Alopecia
Also known as male or female pattern baldness, androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss and is driven by hormonal and genetic factors. It typically presents as a gradually receding hairline in men and diffuse thinning across the crown in women. PRP with microneedling is most commonly studied and applied in the context of androgenetic alopecia, particularly in earlier stages when active follicles are still present. Results in more advanced cases are less predictable, and your provider will discuss realistic expectations based on your specific presentation.
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in patchy hair loss on the scalp or body. PRP therapy has been explored as an adjunctive approach in some patients with alopecia areata, though evidence is more limited and results vary significantly. Candidacy for this treatment type is assessed carefully during consultation, and patients with active or widespread alopecia areata may require a different or combined treatment approach.
Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum hair loss, medically referred to as postpartum telogen effluvium, occurs when the hormonal shifts following childbirth cause a large number of hair follicles to transition simultaneously into the shedding phase. This is typically a temporary and self-resolving condition. For patients whose hair has not fully recovered on its own, or who are experiencing prolonged or significant thinning, microneedling with PRP may support the scalp environment and follicle activity during the recovery period. Your provider will evaluate whether intervention is appropriate or whether continued observation is the better approach.
Stress-Related Shedding (Telogen Effluvium)
Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary diffuse hair loss triggered by significant physical or emotional stress, illness, nutritional deficiency, or other systemic disruptions. It occurs when a larger-than-normal proportion of hair follicles enter the resting phase simultaneously, leading to increased shedding typically two to three months after the triggering event. Microneedling with PRP may support scalp recovery in patients experiencing prolonged or significant telogen effluvium. Identifying and addressing the underlying trigger is an important part of the evaluation, and your provider will discuss this as part of your consultation.
Not all hair loss is appropriate for this treatment. Patients with active scalp infections, certain medical conditions, blood disorders, or advanced follicle loss may not be candidates. Your provider will determine whether this treatment is appropriate during your consultation.
Microneedling with PRP for hair restoration is most effective when active hair follicles are still present in the treatment area. Once follicles are fully dormant or absent, regenerative treatments have limited capacity to restore growth. This is why early intervention, when thinning begins rather than after significant loss has occurred, tends to produce more meaningful outcomes.
Candidates who tend to respond well include:
This treatment may not be appropriate for:
All candidacy decisions are made during your Get to Know You Consultation. Your provider will review your hair loss history, scalp condition, medical history, current medications, and goals before making any treatment recommendation.
Individual results vary significantly based on the type and stage of hair loss, overall health, and how your scalp responds to treatment. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Results from microneedling with PRP for hair restoration develop gradually as the scalp tissue responds and follicle activity changes over time. What patients often report across a full treatment course includes:
Results are not immediate. Most patients begin to notice changes between two and four months after their initial series of treatments, with continued improvement developing over six months or longer. The degree of improvement depends heavily on the type and stage of hair loss, the number of active follicles remaining, and how consistently the treatment protocol is followed.
This treatment is not a cure for hair loss and does not permanently reverse the underlying causes. Ongoing maintenance sessions are typically recommended to sustain results over time.
Individual experiences vary. Your provider will recommend a treatment schedule based on your specific evaluation, and timelines will be adjusted based on how your scalp responds across sessions
Because PRP is derived from your own blood and microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure, this treatment has a well-established safety profile when performed by a qualified provider following appropriate protocols. There is no risk of allergic reaction or rejection from PRP.
Before your treatment, your provider evaluates:
Your treatment is customized based on this evaluation, including needle depth, tip configuration, treatment intensity, and areas of focus. Adjustments are made during the session based on your scalp’s response.
As with any injection or needling procedure, temporary side effects including redness, mild swelling, scalp sensitivity, and pinpoint bleeding at the treatment site are common and expected. These typically resolve within 24 to 48 hours. Your provider will review all expected and possible side effects before treatment begins.
Pricing for this treatment at Lilac Medical Wellness varies based on several factors, including:
Hair restoration treatments are generally not covered by insurance and are considered elective procedures by most carriers. All costs are reviewed in full during your Get to Know You Consultation so you can make a clear, informed decision before committing to any treatment. No treatment is scheduled until pricing has been discussed and you have had the opportunity to ask questions.
Hair restoration can feel overwhelming. There are many options, a great deal of conflicting information, and no shortage of products and treatments that promise more than they deliver. At Lilac Medical Wellness, your consultation is a straightforward, no-pressure conversation about your hair loss, your history, and what treatment options are actually appropriate for your situation.
During your Get to Know You Consultation, your provider will help you understand:
We believe that informed patients make better decisions. We will not recommend this treatment if it is not an appropriate fit for your condition.
Microneedling with PRP is most effective as part of an ongoing hair health strategy. Results from an initial treatment series typically require periodic maintenance sessions to sustain. Your provider may also recommend complementary approaches as part of your broader plan, including:
At Lilac Medical Wellness, we approach hair restoration as part of your whole-person wellness. Hair loss often reflects what is happening systemically, and your treatment plan should reflect that.
Hair loss does not exist in isolation. At Lilac Medical Wellness, we consider your scalp health in the context of your overall health picture. If there are systemic contributors to your hair loss, such as hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency, or chronic stress, addressing those factors alongside a regenerative scalp treatment is an important part of achieving sustainable results.
Your provider will discuss whether any additional evaluation or wellness services may support your hair restoration goals during your consultation.
At Lilac Medical Wellness, we take hair loss seriously because we understand the impact it has on how people feel about themselves. Our approach to hair restoration combines clinical expertise, honest evaluation, and a genuine commitment to recommending only what is appropriate for each individual patient.
When you choose us for microneedling with PRP hair restoration, you can expect:
Patients from North New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park, Bellerose, and surrounding communities throughout Nassau County and Queens trust Lilac Medical Wellness for hair restoration care that is grounded in clinical integrity and centered on their individual goals.
Hair restoration is often most effective when considered alongside a broader approach to health and aesthetic wellness. During your consultation, your provider may discuss additional services that can support your goals, including:
Every recommendation is personalized to the individual. Not all services are appropriate for every patient, and individual results may vary.
Hair loss does not have to define what comes next. At Lilac Medical Wellness, we combine clinical precision with whole-person care to help you understand your options and move forward with confidence. Microneedling with PRP may be one part of a plan that helps your scalp and your hair get back on track.
It is a two-part regenerative treatment that combines scalp microneedling with the application of platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood. Microneedling creates micro-channels in the scalp to stimulate circulation and enhance absorption, while PRP delivers growth factors directly to the follicle environment to support tissue repair and hair growth activity.
At Lilac Medical Wellness, scalp microneedling is performed using the MeliaRF system by Aesthetic Management Solutions, an FDA-cleared fractional radiofrequency microneedling platform with adjustable depth and tip configurations. Your provider selects the appropriate settings based on your scalp condition and treatment goals.
This treatment may be appropriate for patients experiencing androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), alopecia areata, postpartum hair loss, and stress-related shedding (telogen effluvium). Candidacy depends on the type, stage, and severity of hair loss, and is assessed during your consultation.
Candidacy is determined during your Get to Know You Consultation. This treatment tends to be most effective in patients with early to moderate hair thinning and active follicles still present in the treatment area. Patients with advanced follicle loss, active scalp infections, certain blood disorders, or other contraindications may not be appropriate candidates. Your provider will give you an honest assessment.
Most patients begin with an initial series of 3 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Following the initial series, maintenance sessions every 4 to 6 months are typically recommended to sustain results. Your provider will recommend a plan based on your individual evaluation.
Each session takes approximately 60 to 75 minutes, including the blood draw, PRP preparation, scalp numbing, treatment, and post-treatment review.
Results develop gradually. Some patients notice reduced shedding within the first 4 to 8 weeks. More visible changes in density and thickness typically develop between months 3 and 6. Individual results vary based on hair loss type, stage, and overall health.
Most patients experience mild scalp redness or sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours following treatment. Specific aftercare instructions, including product and activity restrictions for the period immediately following treatment, will be reviewed at your appointment.
A topical numbing cream is applied to the scalp before treatment and allowed to take full effect. Most patients tolerate the procedure well. Some sensitivity at the scalp is normal during treatment and in the day or two following.
Hair restoration treatments are generally not covered by insurance and are considered elective procedures. All pricing is reviewed in full during your consultation before any treatment is scheduled.
In some cases, yes. Your provider may discuss complementary approaches, including topical hair loss treatments, nutritional support, or wellness evaluations to address systemic contributors. Recommendations are based on your individual evaluation and goals.
The Get to Know You Consultation is Lilac Medical Wellness’s standard intake process for all treatments. Your provider reviews your health history, hair loss history, scalp condition, current medications, and goals before making any recommendation. No treatment is scheduled until your provider has assessed whether it is appropriate for you.
Medical Disclaimer
Microneedling with PRP for hair restoration is a minimally invasive regenerative procedure. Scalp microneedling is performed using the MeliaRF system, an FDA-cleared device. PRP is prepared from the patient’s own blood using standard centrifugation techniques.
PRP therapy for hair restoration is considered investigational or experimental by some medical and insurance authorities and is not FDA-approved as a standalone treatment for specific hair loss conditions. Individual results may vary significantly. Not all patients are appropriate candidates.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. A consultation with a qualified healthcare professional is required to determine candidacy. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.
