Microneedling

While used mainly as an anti-aging skin treatment and to improve the skin’s quality, Microneedling may also be used as a treatment for hair loss. Aside from collagen production in the skin, which is the underlying process for the treatment of acne scars, it’s thought that microneedling can also help induce stem cells in the hair follicles that may lead to hair growth.

At Aesthetic Options we use the latest skin needling technology – Dermapen Medical’s 4th Generation Medical Microneedling System. Dermapen Medical is an advanced automated skin needling device that is widely recognised as the Gold Standard in microneedling technology in the aesthetic market. The Dermapen causes minimally invasive, precise, micro-injuries of the epidermis and dermis of the scalp, without causing open wounds or ablative damage to the hair follicle. The micro-injuries created trigger the body’s wound healing cascade, which leads to regenerative processes at the hair follicle and stimulates blood flow to the area.

Frequently asked questions

What to expect?

This is a quick, in-office procedure that has minimal discomfort and no down time. The actual procedure time can vary based on the size of the treatment area, but it generally takes less than 10 minutes.

Our hair restoration clinic uses a premium quality, sterile hair loss solution when performing microneedling. The solution is based on natural and highly potent active ingredients that stimulates the hair follicles and the surrounding tissue. The microchannels created by microneedling allows the nutrients and stimulating ingredients to be actively absorbed, revitalizing and strengthening the hair.

Microneedling for hair restoration is an affordable option in comparison to PRP Therapy that can help improve your hair loss condition.

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Dr. Leon Ehlers

Aesthetic Medicine & Aesthetic Gynecology

Dr. Leon Ehlers graduated from the University of Pretoria with the degree MBChB in 1982. After his time in the South African National Defence Force, he started his own medical practice in 1985 in Sunnyridge on the East Rand of Johannesburg. Over the subsequent 19 years he built up a large and successful medical suite where his scope of practice involved general medicine, obstetrics & gynaecology and general surgery including mammoplasty, ENT as well as abdominal surgery.

In 1995 he was considered a pioneer in the field of Sexology and co-ordinated in the Institute of Sexology in Pretoria Hospital’s Urology Department.

In 2004 Dr. Leon sought after a change in pace and a different quality of life and made the decision to move to Umhlanga Rocks. It was considered a massive endeavour to pack up and start up a new practice in a different province after having established such a large medical suite. However, he rose to the challenge and carried out his vision to create a family practice that placed particular emphasis on male and female executive health, and to incorporate general and gynaecological aesthetics as well as anti-aging medicine to provide holistic patient wellness.

In late 2017 he was also involved with establishing The Institute of Aesthetic Options where he currently acts as a consultant, educator and trainer for facial aesthetics and sexual health.

Dr. Leon has over 20 years of experience with aesthetic & anti-aging medicine and frequently hosts educational and training seminars at Aesthetic Options where some of South Africa’s most recognisable and accomplished aesthetic practioners have come together to share knowledge and skills in order to provide our clients with highest quality, science-based aesthetic medicine practices.

Training & Accomplishments:

MBChB (Pretoria)
Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine)
Certification in Invasive & Non-Invasive Aesthetic Gynaecology
Certifications in Functional, Integrative & Anti-aging Medicine
Master Class in Facial Anatomy
Master Class in Sexology
Master Class in Neurotoxins (Botox® and Dysport®)
Master Class in Facial & Body Fillers
Master Class in Facial & Body Thread Lifting

Professional Memberships:

South African Medical Association (SAMA)
American Academy of Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine
South African Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine
European Society of Aesthetic Gynaecology
South African Occupational Health Society