Hair and scalp treatments
Hair mesotherapy at Chamak Clinic, Chennai
Doctor-led scalp mesotherapy and microneedling, alongside a medical hair plan.
From ₹2,000. The doctor gives your exact price for the area and number of sessions after the skin assessment, before anything is done.
Hair Mesotherapy at a glance
- Sessions
- Usually 4 to 8, two to four weeks apart
- Session time
- About 30 minutes
- Downtime
- Mild redness for a few hours
- Results last
- Gradual; repeated sessions and prescribed treatment needed
- Starting price
- From ₹2,000
- What is it?
- A solution of vitamins, minerals and other ingredients is put into the scalp with tiny injections or a microneedling device, to support thinning hair.
- How many sessions?
- Usually 4 to 8, two to four weeks apart, depending on the plan.
- How long does it last?
- The effect is gradual and needs repeating. It is one part of a hair plan, not a stand-alone fix.
- Is it safe?
- Generally yes when done by a doctor, with a clean technique and a solution you are not allergic to. The doctor tells you what is in it.
What is Hair Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy means delivering a small amount of a solution into the upper layers of the skin. For hair, the solution can contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids and similar ingredients chosen by the doctor, and is placed in the scalp with many tiny injections or with a microneedling device.
Scalp microneedling uses very fine needles to make tiny channels in the scalp. This is thought to stimulate the scalp and help a solution or prescribed lotion reach the skin.
It is used for early thinning and for hair fall that continues after the cause has been treated. The cause is looked for first, with a scalp examination and blood tests for iron and ferritin, thyroid, vitamin D and hormones where relevant, and mesotherapy works alongside prescribed treatment, not instead of it.
Used for
What it can help with
- No blood draw
Suits people who prefer not to give blood.
- Short sessions
About half an hour, with little downtime.
- Flexible
The doctor chooses the solution and method for your scalp.
- Works with other care
Combined with PRP, GFC or prescribed lotions.
- Cause found first
Blood tests and a scalp check come before the procedure.
How does it work?
- Cleansing
The scalp is cleaned so that no oil, product or dirt is carried into the skin.
- Delivery
The solution is placed with tiny injections or applied during scalp microneedling.
- Stimulation
The tiny punctures are thought to stimulate the scalp and its blood supply.
- Nourishment
The ingredients are meant to supply the hair roots with what the doctor has chosen for them.
- Course
Sessions are repeated every few weeks, because hair responds slowly.
What happens during a session?
- Assessment
The doctor examines the scalp, reviews your blood tests and allergies, and chooses the solution and the method.
- Cleansing
The scalp is cleaned, and numbing cream is used if you want it.
- Treatment
Microinjections or microneedling place the solution across the thinning areas, in about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Finishing
A soothing product may be applied. You can return to your day, and the doctor tells you when to wash your hair.
Who is a good candidate?
- Early thinning or reduced hair density
- Hair fall after illness, delivery or stress, once the cause is treated
- People who want an option without a blood draw
- Those who want to add to PRP, GFC or prescribed treatment
- Scalps where prescribed lotions need help to reach the skin
Is hair mesotherapy safe for Indian skin?
Mesotherapy and microneedling are done on the scalp, with no light or heat, so scalp and skin colour do not limit them. The doctor checks for dandruff, scalp infection and allergies before starting, and chooses a needle depth that suits your scalp. People with a tendency to keloids should tell the doctor, because needling can leave raised marks in them.
Who should delay or avoid it?
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- An active infection, cold sore or open wound on the area
- Allergy to any ingredient in the solution
- A tendency to form keloids or thick scars
- Blood thinners or a bleeding disorder (tell the doctor)
- Active scalp psoriasis or eczema in the area (treat first)
The doctor checks your medicines and health before any procedure and may advise waiting or a different treatment.
Mesotherapy vs scalp microneedling vs PRP
| Mesotherapy | Scalp microneedling | PRP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Places a solution into the scalp | Makes tiny channels in the scalp | Injects plasma from your blood |
| Blood draw | No | No | Yes |
| Usual sessions | 4 to 8 | 4 to 6 | 3 to 6 |
| Evidence | Limited; varies by solution | Some support for pattern hair loss | Some good studies; results vary |
| Downtime | Mild redness for hours | Redness for a day | Tenderness for a day |
Side effects and risks
Common and short-lived
- Redness and mild tenderness for a few hours
- Tiny bumps or pinpoint bleeding at the needle points
- A mild itch as the scalp settles
Uncommon
- Allergic reaction to an ingredient in the solution
- Infection at a needle point
- Bruising
- Raised marks in people prone to keloids
Call the clinic on +91 90434 09465 if anything worries you after a session.
Results: what to expect
Hair changes slowly, so results are judged over months. Some people notice less shedding and thicker-looking hair; others notice little. The result depends on the cause of the hair loss, how early it is treated and whether you use the prescribed treatment as well. The doctor reviews progress at each visit and changes the plan if it is not helping.
Does it hurt?
Microinjections feel like many small pricks, and microneedling like a light scratching or roller. Numbing cream can be applied beforehand. Most people find it mild.
Hair Mesotherapy cost in Chennai
The cost depends on your skin and your plan. What decides it:
- The solution the doctor chooses.
- The method: microinjections or scalp microneedling.
- The number of sessions in your plan.
- Whether it is combined with PRP, GFC or other treatment.
At Chamak Clinic, Kandigai
From ₹2,000
Starting price; yours depends on the plan
- Consultation ₹500, paid at the clinic
- Your full price and number of sessions are told to you before treatment
- Treatments are billed at the clinic
Who does it
Dr Rohini K
How to prepare
- Have the blood tests the doctor asks for before you start.
- Wash your hair the day before, without oil or styling products.
- Tell the doctor about allergies and any new medicines.
- Do not use scalp acids, scrubs or strong lotions for 2 days before.
Aftercare
- No hair oil or styling products for 24 hours.
- Avoid hair colour and heat styling for 24 hours.
- Use a mild shampoo and avoid scratching the scalp.
- Continue the hair treatment the doctor prescribed.
Home care: Dandruff & hair fall on Chamak
Hair Mesotherapy: questions
What is in the solution?
The doctor tells you the ingredients and why they are chosen before starting. Usually these are vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Ask if you have any allergy.
Is mesotherapy proven to regrow hair?
Research is limited, and results vary by solution and by person. It is offered as a supportive treatment, not as a stand-alone answer to hair loss.
Are these the same as branded hair peptide treatments?
Several ready-made peptide and growth-factor solutions are sold by clinics. The doctor chooses the solution, tells you what is in it and what it costs before starting.
What is the difference between mesotherapy and microneedling?
Mesotherapy places a solution into the scalp. Microneedling makes tiny channels that stimulate the scalp, and may help a solution reach it. They can be done together.
Will I still need medicines?
Usually yes. Mesotherapy is added to prescribed treatment such as minoxidil or finasteride where the doctor advises them, not used instead of it.
Why are blood tests done first?
Low iron or ferritin, thyroid trouble, low vitamin D and hormone changes can cause hair fall. These need treating first.
Can I do scalp microneedling at home?
Home rollers risk infection and scalp damage if used wrongly. Treatment in the clinic uses sterile, single-use needles.
Can I have it with dandruff?
Dandruff or an inflamed scalp is treated first, because needling over active inflammation can make it worse.
Do I need a consultation before a treatment?
Yes. Every treatment starts with a consultation. The doctor examines you and advises a procedure only if it suits you; many can be done the same day.
Related treatments
All treatments- MicroneedlingFine needles for acne scars, open pores and texture; with PRP where advised.
- PRP for hairPlasma from your own blood, injected into thinning areas of the scalp.
- GFC for hairGrowth factor concentrate from your own blood for thinning hair.
- Hair peptide therapyPeptide and growth-factor solutions placed in the scalp for thinning hair.
Not sure if hair mesotherapy is right for you?
A consultation comes first: Dr Rohini K examines you, explains the options that suit you, and tells you the plan and the price before anything is done.
Far from Chennai? Consult a skin doctor online: photos and a chat, and a prescription when one is right.