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Hair loss is personal—and so is hair restoration. At Aesthetic Center of Excellence, we’re proud to offer science-backed, minimally invasive solutions that help you feel confident in your appearance again. One of the most effective ways to treat thinning hair is SkinPen® microneedling to the scalp, which helps stimulate dormant follicles and encourages regrowth. But for patients looking for even better results, there’s one powerful way to take this treatment to the next level: adding growth factor injections like PRP or Ariessence.
Let’s explore how these regenerative injections work and why pairing them with microneedling is such a game-changer for hair restoration.
First, a Quick Recap: What Is SkinPen Scalp Microneedling?
SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, designed to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate the body’s natural healing response. When used on the scalp, it helps increase circulation, release growth signals, and prompt dormant hair follicles to re-enter the growth phase.
Microneedling alone offers great benefits—but adding a growth factor boost gives your scalp more of what it needs to truly thrive.
Enter: Growth Factors
Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that signal cells to repair and regenerate. They’re essential in wound healing, collagen production, and yes—hair growth. When applied to the scalp during or after microneedling, growth factors can significantly amplify your body’s regenerative response, encouraging stronger, thicker, and faster-growing hair.
At ACE, we offer two options for growth factor support:
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): Healing from Within
PRP is derived from your own blood and contains a concentrated mix of platelets and plasma rich in growth factors. After a small blood draw, your sample is spun in a centrifuge to isolate the PRP, which is then injected into the scalp or applied topically following microneedling.
PRP for hair restoration is backed by years of clinical use and research. It’s a great option for those looking for a completely natural, drug-free treatment—and works especially well for patients in the early stages of hair thinning.
Benefits of adding PRP to your microneedling treatment:
- Stimulates inactive or weak hair follicles
- Enhances thickness, strength, and texture of existing hair
- Extends the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle
- Improves blood supply and scalp healing
Ariessence: Next-Level Regenerative Science
While PRP comes from your body, Ariessence is a lab-formulated solution packed with platelet-derived growth factors (PDGF) that mimic the regenerative effects of PRP—without the need for a blood draw.
Ariessence offers consistent, pharmaceutical-grade growth factor delivery and is ideal for patients who want advanced regenerative treatment with minimal prep. It’s also great for those who prefer not to use their own blood or who may not be candidates for PRP.
Benefits of adding Ariessence to microneedling:
- Delivers a precise, consistent concentration of PDGFs
- Enhances follicular activity and scalp circulation
- No blood draw required—treatment is quick and comfortable
- Works synergistically with SkinPen microneedling to maximize results
Why Combine Growth Factors with Microneedling?
Microneedling creates microchannels in the skin—tiny entry points that allow topical solutions or injections to penetrate deeper and work more effectively. When you apply PRP or Ariessence to these open channels, you’re delivering growth factors exactly where they’re needed most: the hair follicles.
This combination approach creates a powerful regenerative response, triggering faster healing and more robust follicular activity. In short, it accelerates your hair restoration journey and enhances your final outcome. This combination approach has become a cornerstone in non-surgical hair restoration for those seeking visible, lasting results.
What to Expect
Most patients start with a series of 3–6 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart. You may begin to see early signs of growth—like baby hairs or increased density—within a few months. Full results typically appear over time as the hair cycle completes. This timeline can vary depending on the extent of your hair loss and your individual hair restoration goals.
Adding PRP or Ariessence to your treatment plan may also mean longer-lasting results and fewer sessions needed overall.
Trust Your Hair to the Experts at Aesthetic Center of Excellence
At Aesthetic Center of Excellence, we believe in personalized care and advanced solutions. Our providers are trained in the latest hair restoration techniques and will help you determine whether PRP or Ariessence is the right fit for your needs.
Whether you’re just beginning to notice thinning or looking to boost the effectiveness of your current treatments, we’ll guide you through a customized plan that supports long-term, natural-looking results.
Ready to get started? Book your consultation at acemedspa.com or give us a call to learn more about SkinPen microneedling with PRP or Ariessence.
Because confidence is worth restoring.
