ScalpMax™ Treatments

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ScalpMax™ is a medically guided, in-clinic scalp treatment program designed to support scalp health, follicle function, and the scalp environment where hair grows. It combines scalp microneedling, KeraFactor MD, low-level red laser light, and at-home topical minoxidil.

ScalpMax™ uses a multi-step approach to stimulate the scalp, including in-clinic SkinPen® microneedling, professional peptide-based serum, low-level red laser light, and at-home care with minoxidil.

Scalp microneedling creates controlled microchannels in the scalp. This helps support circulation, the scalp’s natural repair response, and topical absorption.

KeraFactorMD is a professional peptide-based scalp serum applied after microneedling. It contains growth factors, peptides, proteins, and PDRN designed to support biological signaling involved in follicle activity.

The KeraFlex Laser Cap’s low-level red laser light supports scalp circulation and follicle activity. In ScalpMax™, the KeraFlex Laser Cap is used after serum application as part of the in-clinic protocol.

ScalpMax™ may be a fit for patients experiencing early hair thinning, increased shedding, widening part, mild androgenic alopecia, GLP-1 related shedding, postpartum shedding, hormone-related thinning, or stress-related shedding.

ScalpMax™ is designed to support scalp health and follicle function, which may help improve the look of thicker, fuller-looking hair over time. Individual results may vary.

ScalpMax™ may be an option for patients experiencing shedding associated with rapid weight loss, including those using GLP-1 medications. Hair changes can also be influenced by hormones, stress, illness, nutrition, and lifestyle factors.

ScalpMax™ may be considered after pregnancy and breastfeeding, once cleared by a healthcare provider. It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

No. ScalpMax™ can be used for men and women experiencing early thinning or shedding, depending on candidacy and clinical assessment.

The initial series is typically six monthly treatments. Maintenance treatments are usually scheduled every 6 to 12 months as needed.

Treatment time is about 30 to 45 minutes.

Improved scalp health may be noticed earlier, while visible hair improvement typically begins around 8 to 12 weeks. Best results are expected with a treatment series and ongoing maintenance.

Hair grows in cycles, so changes do not happen overnight. A series of treatments combined with at-home support helps maintain scalp health and support the environment where hair grows.

ScalpMax™ is not a guaranteed hair regrowth treatment. It is designed to support existing follicles, scalp health, and the scalp environment where hair grows. Minoxidil, used alone, is clinically proven to help regrow hair in some patients when used consistently.

No. The ScalpMax™ scalp treatment as a whole is not FDA-approved for hair growth. It includes FDA-cleared low-level red laser light and FDA-approved topical minoxidil. Microneedling on the scalp is an off-label use of SkinPen®.

Downtime is minimal. Patients may have redness, mild swelling, pinpoint bleeding, tightness, sensitivity, or itching. Redness and swelling usually resolve within 24 to 48 hours, while tightness or itching may last 2 to 3 days.

Patients should avoid shampooing for 24 hours and avoid sweating, sun exposure, and harsh products for 48 to 72 hours. Gentle cleansing can resume after 24 hours.

Patients can begin at-home topical minoxidil after 24 hours once the scalp is healed, following manufacturer instructions.

Consistent use is important. Minoxidil results depend on continued use, and stopping minoxidil may lead to gradual loss of hair supported during treatment.