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Scalp carboxytherapy — treatment at J'adore Instytut

Scalp carboxytherapy

Oxygenates the scalp where blood flow falls short. Wakes up microcirculation around the follicle — as a series, not a single visit.

Scalp carboxytherapy — treatment at J'adore InstytutA treatment room at J'adore

SCALP & HAIR

Scalp oxygenation
“microcirculation”

Hair grows from the follicle, and the follicle lives on what blood delivers to it — oxygen and nutrients. When the scalp is tight, poorly supplied with blood, "cold" to the touch, follicles work at half capacity: hair becomes thinner, regrows more slowly, falls out more easily. Scalp carboxytherapy uses micro-injections of medical carbon dioxide (CO₂) to stimulate local microcirculation and improve tissue oxygenation — creating better working conditions for follicles.

It's not a miracle injection "for baldness", but support for scalp condition, which works best as a series and after prior diagnosis. At J'adore Instytut, the treatment is performed by a trichologist or experienced cosmetologist. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first visit.

  • Hair loss linked to reduced blood flow
  • Early thinning
  • Support for other trichology treatments
  • Scalp affected by stress, diet or fatigue
  • Men with early thinning at the crown or temples
  • Anyone who wants to look after scalp health preventively

series of treatments + maintenance

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Duration
short visit
Result
result built through a series, maintained afterwards
Recovery
minimal
Sessions
series of treatments + maintenance
Performed by
trichologist or experienced cosmetologist

How it works

How it works

Carboxytherapy uses micro-injections of medical carbon dioxide (CO₂) delivered with a very fine needle just under the scalp. The body responds to the local "excess" of CO₂ as though the tissue needed more oxygen — and directs it there. This is the so-called Bohr effect: in response to carbon dioxide, blood releases oxygen to tissue more readily right where the gas was administered.

The effect is local and natural: small blood vessels dilate, microcirculation improves, and the scalp becomes better oxygenated and nourished. This in turn creates better working conditions for hair follicles — the gas itself doesn't "feed" the hair, but it improves the environment in which that hair grows. That's why the method makes sense where the problem is reduced scalp blood flow, not advanced, scarring hair loss.

Three layers of the scalp in cross-section: the epidermis at the surface, the dermis with the hair follicles set into it beneath, and deepest of all the subcutaneous tissue. A very fine needle delivers carbon dioxide just beneath the skin, at the level of the vascular network around the follicles. The specialist sets the delivery depth during the consultation.
  1. Epidermisthe layer the needle passes through
  2. Dermis with folliclesthe level the follicles sit at
  3. Subcutaneous tissuedeeper than this delivery reaches

Ideal for

Ideal for

  1. Hair loss linked to reduced blood flowwhen the scalp is tight, "cold", poorly oxygenated.
  2. Early thinninghair that's thinner, regrows more slowly, with reduced density at the parting.
  3. Support for other trichology treatmentsas part of a series aimed at stimulating microcirculation.
  4. Scalp affected by stress, diet or fatiguewhen hair has "fallen out" seasonally.
  5. Men with early thinning at the crown or templessupport for blood flow at an early stage.
  6. Anyone who wants to look after scalp health preventivelybefore thinning becomes established.

  7. What this treatment won't do: it won't regrow hair where the follicle has already disappeared, and it won't stop hormonal or autoimmune hair loss without treating the underlying cause. That's why we start with diagnosis, not a treatment "in the dark".

Women's and men's scalp

What's different

For her

When hair thins but the cause isn't obvious

In women, hair loss is most often diffuse — the parting thins, hair becomes thinner across the whole scalp, density drops "evenly". It can be linked to hormones, the postpartum period, diet or stress. Scalp carboxytherapy in women then supports microcirculation across a larger area and is often part of a broader course of treatment.

The areas we support

  1. thinning along the parting and at the crown;
  2. hair that's thinner, "lacking volume", regrows more slowly;
  3. seasonal / telogen hair loss (after stress, diet, childbirth);
  4. support after diagnosis — often combined with mesotherapy or a treatment series.
For him

Early action — when it's still worthwhile

In men, thinning more often follows an androgenic pattern — temples recede, the crown thins. In the early stage, when follicles are still working, oxygenation and stimulated microcirculation can support them. This is scalp carboxytherapy in men as part of early action, not as a substitute for treating androgenic hair loss.

The areas we support

  1. early temple recession and crown thinning;
  2. scalp tight, poorly supplied with blood;
  3. support for blood flow at an early stage, before the follicle disappears;
  4. often paired with diagnosis and — where indicated — treatment with a specialist.

Fun fact: carbon dioxide, the gas we usually "breathe out", acts in carboxytherapy as an alarm signal for tissue — telling it "I need more oxygen". The body responds by directing blood flow there. It's an old physiological trick (the Bohr effect) put to use in cosmetology.

Diagnosis first

Then the treatment

Hair loss is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The same "fewer hairs on the brush" can mean several different things — and each requires a different approach. That's why, with us, scalp carboxytherapy starts with a consultation including trichoscopy, not the first injection.

  1. Trichoscopya camera assesses the follicles, hair thickness and scalp condition, and whether the problem is likely to respond to treatment support.
  2. Consultationmedication, thyroid issues, deficiencies, childbirth, stress, diet; sometimes we refer for tests or to a dermatologist/endocrinologist.
  3. A realistic planif carboxytherapy makes sense, we set out the series and intervals; if the problem is medical, we say so plainly.
Red flag: sudden loss or loss in clumps

If hair is falling out suddenly, dramatically, in clumps, if bald patches, itching, pain, flaking or inflammation appear — this isn't the moment for a cosmetic "oxygenation" treatment. First consult a dermatologist or trichologist to establish the cause. Carboxytherapy supports, but it doesn't treat hair loss and doesn't replace diagnostics.

SCALP & HAIR

What to expect during your visit

  1. Consultation and trichoscopyassessment of the scalp and follicles, deciding whether and how to run the series.
  2. Scalp preparationcleansing, parting the hair into sections, disinfecting the injection sites.
  3. CO₂ micro-injectionsa very fine needle delivers medical carbon dioxide under the skin across a grid of points; each injection takes a moment, with a mild feeling of pressure.
  4. Finishing and soothinga brief calming step for the skin; usually with no visible marks once the hair is in place.
  5. Series planscheduling the next visits; it's the series that builds results, not a single session.

This is a short visit with no general anaesthesia and no time away from daily life. The feeling of pressure under the scalp during administration is typical and passes quickly.

Contraindications

When to postpone the treatment

Some contraindications are permanent, others temporary — in the latter case, we simply postpone the treatment until the situation passes. This is a treatment that breaks the skin (needle), so some points matter especially here.

We don't perform it
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Active herpes — even elsewhere on the body than the treatment area (e.g. on the lips). We postpone until it has healed.
  • Unstable or serious circulatory or heart conditions — require assessment and consultation before the treatment.
  • Clotting disorders and anticoagulant/antiplatelet medication — require consultation (risk of bruising, bleeding).
  • Active inflammation or scalp infection — weeping flaking, pustular lesions, fresh wounds on the scalp.
  • Fresh tan on the scalp or exposed areas
  • Fever and general infection — we wait until you've recovered.
  • Autoimmune conditions and scarring alopecia — require assessment; carboxytherapy may not be the right tool.

From the trichologist's chair

The most commonly overlooked issue is herpes and blood-thinning medication. "It's just on my lip, and the treatment's on my head" — the virus is still active, and it's better to postpone by a few days. And anticoagulant medication should always be disclosed, even if it seems "minor" — it affects the safety of the injections.

This isn't a complete list — we'll go through your medication, health conditions, scalp state and previous treatments individually during a consultation with trichoscopy.

What to expect

No surprises

Most important: this is a game played over a series, following the hair cycle. Microcirculation improves immediately, but real changes in hair quality and density build up over weeks, because hair grows slowly and has its own rhythm. A single treatment "proves nothing" — consistency is what counts.

  1. Faza 1.duringa feeling of pressure/warmth in the scalp — the gas is being absorbed
  2. Faza 2.first hourscirculation stimulated; tenderness and redness fade
  3. Faza 3.subsequent sessions in the serieswe work regularly — microcirculation "trains" over time
  4. Faza 4.weekswe assess hair quality, density and condition across the series
The most common disappointment comes from expectations: someone comes once and asks a week later "why hasn't new hair grown?". Carboxytherapy doesn't "add" hair — it improves the conditions in which the follicle works. We assess results across the full series, looking at trichoscopy, not after one visit.
From the trichologist's chair

What's normal right after the treatment

  • a feeling of pressure, warmth or tingling under the scalp during and shortly after administration — this is the gas being absorbed;
  • slight redness or pinpoint marks from the injections, hidden under the hair;
  • sometimes mild tenderness of the scalp for a few hours;
  • a possible small bruise — a fine needle can occasionally strike a small vessel.

Portfolio

Frames from the institute

A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.

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A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.

After the treatment

What and when

This is a treatment involving micro-injections, so for the first 24 hours we treat the scalp gently — the aim is not to irritate fresh punctures or increase redness. The rules are simple:

  1. Washing your hair

    wait until the next day

    Skip washing your hair and rubbing your scalp on the first day. After that, go back to a gentle, mild shampoo — no harsh SLS, no hot water.

  2. Training and sweating

    skip for ~24 hours

    Intense exercise and heavy scalp sweating in the first 24 hours can irritate fresh punctures. Gentle movement is fine.

  3. Sauna and swimming pool

    24–48 hours' break

    High temperature, steam and chlorinated water irritate and dilate blood vessels. Sauna, hammam, swimming pool — best after 1–2 days.

  4. Sun on the scalp

    cover for a few days

    Freshly treated scalp and an exposed parting are sensitive — in full sun, wear a head covering or apply SPF to exposed areas. A fresh scalp tan is a reason to postpone the treatment.

  5. Styling and colour

    dye/chemical treatments later

    Schedule colouring, chemical straightening and strong scalp cosmetics for a few days later, not right after the injections. Gentle combing — fine straight away.

  6. Care throughout the series

    consistency beats everything

    The best results come from sticking to the series plan and gentle daily scalp care. It's consistency, not a single "intense" visit, that makes the difference.

Scalp carboxytherapy

Frequently asked questions

  1. QuestionWill carboxytherapy stop hair loss?
    AnswerIt doesn't treat hair loss. It's a treatment that supports scalp condition — it improves blood flow and tissue oxygenation, creating better conditions for follicles. It works well for thinning linked to reduced blood flow, not for advanced or scarring hair loss. With sudden, severe hair loss, diagnosis from a dermatologist or trichologist is needed first.
  2. QuestionAfter how many sessions will I see results?
    AnswerThis is a game played over a series, following the hair cycle. Microcirculation improves immediately, but real changes in density and quality build up over weeks, across the full series. A single treatment doesn't determine anything — consistency is what counts. The trichologist sets the plan and intervals during consultation.
  3. QuestionAre the results lasting?
    AnswerResults are maintained through consistency. The scalp and hair follow a cycle, so after completing the series, single maintenance visits are usually planned. Without maintenance and without addressing the cause of hair loss, the benefit gradually fades.
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30 min · Medical CO₂ (carboxytherapy)

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Information. Scalp carboxytherapy is a trichological and cosmetology treatment that supports scalp and hair condition; it is not a treatment for baldness or a medical procedure, and it does not replace dermatological or endocrinological diagnostics. If hair loss is severe or sudden, consult a dermatologist or trichologist. This text is for information only. Indications and contraindications are assessed by a trichologist or experienced cosmetologist during consultation, including trichoscopy.