When you're experiencing hair loss, it can be hard to know where to turn and which solution is best for you. There are a variety of options out there, including hair restoration systems, topical treatments, wigs & extensions, and an innovative treatment called hair follicle regeneration. If you're considering hair follicle regeneration as a treatment or never heard of it and would like to learn more, then you're in luck. This is your guide to everything you need to know about this revolutionary hair loss treatment.
What is Hair Follicle Regeneration?
First introduced in the 1980s, hair follicle regeneration is a unique hair loss therapy technique that involves using plasma harvested from the patient's blood and injecting it in the scalp. The idea is that it promotes natural hair growth and thickening by stimulating and increasing blood flow to the hair follicles. This type of hair loss treatment is gaining in popularity as more and more individuals are attracted to naturally stimulating your very own hair follicles.
How Does Hair Follicle Regeneration Work?
This type of hair loss treatment is a very meticulous and precise process that involves three distinct steps. Once an individual is determined to be a candidate for hair follicle regeneration, blood must be harvested. In every procedure, the patient's own blood is used for the treatment. It is drawn through a simple blood draw in the arm as if you were having a blood test done.
Next, the tube of blood is placed in a machine called a centrifuge which spins the blood tube at a high speed to separate the red blood cells from the plasma. For this procedure, it is the hair follicle regeneration which is of so valuable.
The third and final step is to precisely inject the hair follicle regeneration into the individual's scalp. Your Mane Image Hair specialist will determine how often treatments should be administered based on your needs. Typically the procedure is repeated once a month for the first few months and then about every three to six months from there on out to maintain consistent hair growth.
What are the Side Effects of Hair Follicle Regeneration?
Along with great results, your comfort is our top priority. There are essentially no risks involved with hair follicle regeneration. Most patients are able to handle the injections without any numbing agents. If you do experience mild discomfort, your stylist may suggest an over the counter pain reliever. Mild bruising may occur but usually resolves fairly quickly without affecting your day-to-day life.
Who is Hair Follicle Regeneration Right For?
The good news is that Hair Follicle Regeneration is an effective option for both men and women of all ages. There are certain characteristics that make some individuals better candidates than others. Hair Follicle Regeneration tends to work well on those who are experiencing hair loss due to androgenic alopecia, which is also known as male-pattern baldness but can occur in both men and women.
This type of hair therapy works best on patients who are experiencing recent hair loss. It is much harder to attempt to stimulate hair follicles that have been dormant for long periods of time. It is important to understand that it doesn't mean this treatment is ineffective for people with long-term hair loss; it just isn't as effective.
Hair Follicle Regeneration has been shown to be less effective for those who have thyroid disease, lupus, or are on blood thinners. Make sure to disclose your full medical history to your Mane Image Hair specialist during your evaluation.
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With almost 32 years of experience helping people just like you prevent and restore hair loss, Mane Image is here to help you meet your hair restoration goals. Contact us to schedule your free, hair loss and scalp evaluation!
