Regenerative Medicine and its usage in Modern Hair Transplant Surgery

Awareness precedes prevention. The medical field has shown a tremendous growth from screening of genetic diseases to the medication which is determined by the unique genetic profile.

The advancement in technology has helped us to achieve longevity, which in turn helps us to enjoy the things which we love for long. The regenerative medicine is a type of Structural Scaffolding made up of various protein molecules like collagen, laminin and fibronectin, all joined together in some web-like geometry.

In younger ages, complete baldness takes an average of 5- 10 years. Such individuals should look for ways on how to get their hair back. Regenerative medicine is the best approaches to this. This has even been found to work successfully for those who have lost their muscle strength. It can help one to regain 80% of his muscle strength in a period of less than 6 months. The regenerative medicine

The regenerative medicine can be used for the purpose of reversing the follicle miniaturization. To do this, Blood is drawn from patient and the centrifuged onsite Platelets are then isolated to create the PRP. PRP, which is a cell Powder is then mixed with some saline solution. PRP & Acell are then injected into Thinning area.

The following are the factors which influence the reversal of follicle miniaturization:

·         platelet-derived growth factor

·         transforming growth factor beta

·         fibroblast growth factor

·         insulin-like growth factor 1 and insulin-like growth factor 2

·         vascular endothelial growth factor

·         epidermal growth factor

·         Interleukin 8

·         keratinocyte growth factor and connective tissue growth factor

·         PRP also reverse the follicular Miniaturization through Biological Scaffolding Mechanism

As not all patients and their hair loss condition are the same, it is important to consult with a physician if you are interested in commencing the ideal treatment program for hair growth that is right for you
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The regenerative medicine is a hair restoration facility which offers a stem cell therapy from the cells which are derived from the fat cells of patients. From the Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) of the extraction process, these stem cells are rich in mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors.

Until when it has gone, it is easy for one to take their hair for granted. However, a close look shows that the hair follicle is one of the most interesting organs of the human body. It has the most unusual feature, in that it is self-regenerating.

The hair follicles are found just below the top layer of the skin. One has them all over their body except, on the lips, palms and the soles. The base of this follicle has the hair bulb, in which the wildly growing matrix cells usually become hair.

Farther up this follicle is the bulge and that is where the follicle stem cells live. When these get the right chemical signals, the self-renewing cells usually divide. These do not divide like the normal cells, whereby both halves become new cells which keep splitting and then developing. Only one half of follicle stem cell will do that and the other half will become a new stem cell then stays put for the future regeneration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laser Hair Transplantation

For some recent years, the use of lasers has increase for different cosmetic surgeries and by the usage of lasers in the hair transplantation methods, a surge of interest can be observed in the particular treatment. The patients of hair loss have also shown their interest after the advancement and easiness hair transplantation has got during some last years. In the following discussion, one can go through with different aspects of latest laser hair treatments and the answers of frequently asked question about laser hair transplantation.

Being a reader, the very first thing a person should know is that what actually laser hair transplantation is.  Are lasers only used to make holes or slits? Or they have some other aspects as well. Lasers are also used for the processes like graft dissection, harvesting, and placing. Another question that is generally asked by people is that whether this particular treatment is painful or painless.

One thing should be cleared here that the process of laser Transplantation is not completely painless. Since lasers are used to make holes and for that they vaporize tissues, a minor or local anesthesia is recommended for patients so that the process can go in a pain-free environment.  The next thing that is extensively discussed is little bit bloody.

People ask whether this treatment is bloodless or a patient loses some blood from his body. It should also be cleared that the laser procedure is bloodless in fact maximizing the blood flow of implanted hair follicles, is one of the motives of the treatment.   

The old and traditional process of treatment like slit and punch grafting has been overcome by lasers. Lasers can make a slit and can also easily remove tissue for the purpose of making more room for the implant. 

Will hair look natural after the transplantation? This is also one the frequently asked questions by hair lost patients. The answer is ‘Yes’ because the treatment is done from the patient’s body so it is essential that it will give a natural look to the patient.

What includes in the procedure? Patients really want to know about the procedure before going through any surgery. The process of laser hair transplantation is not such complex.  Professional and experienced surgeons take part in the surgery and the concerned patient is given small anesthesia so that the treatment can be pain free for the patient. There are various techniques in which two; FUE and harvesting are common yet famous around the world. The simple is that the area of a patient’s head where there is hair is termed as donor area and it donates hair to the area that is the victim of baldness.

Is there any risk? People also ask this question since the word “surgery” threatens a common man. Well, risk is always there next to a person in every kind of work. There are also some risks in this type of treatment like infections, breeding, and others. But, there are rarely found.

What about the cost? There is no standard or set cost for this particular procedure. There are numerous factors on which the treatment of laser hair transplantation depends on.

In short, there is no doubt that laser technology has brought a revolutionary change not only in hair transplantation but in different other cosmetic surgeries as well and it has also got attention of those who were affected by hair loss but were afraid to go through from any surgery. Now, people have started relying on this particular treatment and with the passage of time and with some more advancement in the field, more people will come towards the laser treatment. 

Indian Celebrity Hair Transplant

Celebrities also go through balding and thinning of hair. This call for a hair transplant surgery which will them cure the problem of hair loss. With hair transplant, one gets a permanent solution to the hair loss problem.

Most celebrities are need of staying fit. This makes them to be restrict with their diet and they work on a regular basis. Due to the restrict diet, the body lacks some nutrients and at the same time it experiences a high level of testosterone in the body as a result of workouts, and this leads to hair loss. Most celebrities also use a wide variety of hair care products, and majority of these have harmful chemicals which destroy the hair follicles. Most of these celebrities also encounter harsh lights during their performances, which can damage their hair beyond repair. Most celebrity do not have enough time to have quality sleep and rest which are good for one to have a healthy hair.

As a celebrity, it is good for you to have a nice and natural-looking hair. This is good as you will look attractive to your fans. If you have lost your natural hair, it is good for you to go for a hair transplant surgery. India is the best place for you to get a quality hair transplant surgery. In India, there are many qualified and experienced hair transplant surgeons who can help you go through this successfully.  I recommend that you go to the high trained and highly experienced surgeon and you will not regret.

In India, there are many clinics with surgeons who do hair transplants. However, once you have gone to any clinic for a hair transplant, it is good for you to spend some time with the surgeon and ask him or her a number of questions. Ask them whether they have done any hair transplant surgeries before or not. If yes, it will be good for you to know the number of hair transplants they have done. Now that you are a celebrity, and you need a natural looking hair so as to remain attractive to your followers, ask the surgeon whether they have ever done a hair transplant surgery for any celebrity. If you find that they have done it for celebrities, then he or she will be a good hair transplant surgeon.

Most clinics in India which do hair transplant surgeries usually keep photos of the individuals they have done hair transplants for. Just ask for the photos and check to see if you like what they have done or not. If you like their work, you can consider going to another clinic but if you like their work, allow them to do a hair transplant surgery for your lost hair.

The Indian hair transplant surgeons usually apply a number of techniques so as to ensure that they leave you with a natural looking hair. Perfection will be done after the surgery and you will like the results. You should ask the surgeon whether they will do it to your hair before commencing the procedure. Your goal as a celebrity is to look nice to your followers and only perfection on the hair will help you achieve this.

You should know the hair density that you are targeting. For celebrities, dense hair is the best. The FUE method, which employs the use of grafting techniques gives one a dense and natural-looking hair. In this method, each hair follicle is treated independently leaving your with impressive results. Before going for the hair transplant surgery, you should know the amount of hair that you need. This will be determined by the amount of surface that you need to be covered and the hair density you are targeting to have. A more dense hair will give you a natural look, and this is good for a celebrity.

The surgeon will identify your hair loss pattern and determine the number of transplants that you need. It is also good for you to ask the surgeon whether you will need any hair transplant in the future. As a celebrity, you may be needed to come for another hair transplant in the future, maybe to increase the density.

India is the only place where celebrities can get the best hair transplant surgeries. Most celebrities you see on television and read about on magazines have undergone the hair transplant surgeries in India. You can approach your favorite one and ask them about their experience and they will recommend you the best Indian doctor to do the surgery!

New FUE technique for Afro-patients by Dr. U

As mentioned at www.dru.com, leading and board certified dermatologist and surgeon Dr. Sanusi Umar has invented new tools to undertake the hair restoration surgery for his patients with African textured hair. He is nationally recognized doctor for his innovative work in the field of body hair transplantation (BHT) and follicle unit extraction (FUE). American Board of Dermatology certified him for his pioneering services in hair transplant surgery. He is widely recognized and published in this field, and also completed fellowship training in cosmetic surgery under American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Currently, he is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and an associate faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). 

Now he has come up with a solution for African heritage patients who are often turned away by hair restoration surgeons due to conventional methods that are unable to treat fragile hair follicles and tightly curled hair of African people. Those with twisted hair are usually pre-tested of the hair follicles and turned away by many clinics and surgeons because failure rate of hair restoration is too high among African-mixed or African-American patients. 

It is said that African-textured hair are weak for Follicle Unit Extraction (FUE) due to two reasons; one is hair curliness and second is the skin texture. Dr. Umar, who is himself native of Nigeria, firmed to improve the hair restoration surgery for African patients who suffer from hair loss but can’t go for FUE to restore hair. The new tools invented by him include UGraft tools, UGraft Curl, UGraft Punch and UGraft Rotor. An amazing thing is that surgery with these tools don’t require hair pre-testing.

According to the fresh study released by the Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Journal Global, 18 patients participated who experienced 100 % results and had successful Follicle Unit Extraction and transplantation.  

Dr. Umar said “Patients with tightly curled hair are not a homogenous group. This breakthrough points the way to a universal approach in FUE for people with tightly curled hair regardless of their Geo-ethnic background.” 

With the conventional hair restoration technique, there is almost 80% risk of FUE transection in patients of African-background. However, the new invention has claimed to overcome these issues for African-textured hair with minimal transection rates. It is pertinent to mention here that this new invention may require additional training for hair surgeons in order to get successful results and all these tools are only available at Dr. U’s clinic.

Why you should oil your hair regularly?

Hair oiling has been an important technique for woman of any century. Still it is considered an important routine because it prevent premature greying and strengthen hair roots. Usually women doesn’t know that their scalp also generates its natural oil that helps in hair nourishment. Oil massage is necessary because too much oil can block the pores.

Oil massage not only relaxes muscles and body but also keeps nervous system healthy. Hair oiling keeps calm the mind and also serves as the headache healer. Warm oil leaves special results and relieves, stress, eases muscles strain and increases blood circulation in and around head. More active blood circulation ensures strong hair follicles, hence better hair growth.

Dove celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend says that “Every woman would benefit from using oils even just once a week. You’ll see a major difference in your hair.” Oil nourishes hair, and when hair get enough nourishment, its growth rate improves. Regular hair massage helps regain hair lost due to use of hair styling machines or chemical treatments.

Mark says that oils are great protectant and great health booster. He says “The benefit in most of the oils is all the fatty acids, which replace the lipids in your hair when it starts to get really fine. Right before it splits, that means there’s nothing holding it together, and all those lipids are gone so you need to replace them.”

Hair oiling provides hair limitless benefits. There are some organisms that can attack scalp and damage it. Oil components acts as a barrier against such organisms. Hair absorbs essential oil nutrients that helps hair to acquire health, shine and attractiveness. Over-shampooing washes off oil too that may lead to dullness and dryness.

Oiling keeps hair full of moisture and coconut oil is best to use. As Mark suggested to use coconut oil for dry and damaged hair. He said that “I’ve never found anything more moisturizing for the hair than just straight coconut oil. I even add straight coconut oil to conditioner. Jojoba oil is an amazing lubricant for the hair. Argan oil has the great benefits of leaving the hair soft, silky and smooth – that oil will reflect the light, making your hair look super shiny.”

Dry scalp often leads to dandruff that may cause itching on the scalp and further result in hair breakage. Hair oiling on the scalp helps glands to produce enough oil to prevent damage. Massaging hair once a week is must. Warm oil is preferred by experts to apply on the scalp; it restores the hair shine and soothes the scalp too. 

Perils of dry shampoo

Choice of hair products depend on hair type. However, experts says overuse of dry shampoo may cause hair loss. But results varies from person to person. Some are happy with dry products but some are not. Dry shampoo is basically ideal for those who have oily hair. Dry shampoo soak up oil of hair and make them look fresh and easy to style. Some may become target of dry products as happened with Nicole Baxter of Belfast. As mentioned at dfw.cbslocal.com, dry shampoo caused her to have bald patch on her head. She warned her friends to avoid using dry shampoo and told about her terrible sore scalp. Her dermatologist and doctor said that dry shampoo caused for a large bald patch on her head. Her post was shared by thousands and followed dozens of articles and blogs about the dangers of dry shampoo.

When asked from dermatologists and salon owners about the cause, they said “It’s not the dry shampoo itself that’s dangerous”. People often overuse and misuse the dry hair products.

Trained cosmetology educator and licensed hair stylist Stephanie Johnson of Deep Ellum Hair Studio said “You can suffocate your scalp, It’s almost like a huge pimple will grow and they have to get it lanced from a dermatologist”.

Dermatologist Dr. James Ralston of Dermatology Center of McKinney also blamed dry shampoo for plugging follicle and trapping bacteria. He said “The trapped bacteria causes inflammation in the follicle which leads to pimples or cysts. Brushing it leads to scabs and disrupts the hair follicles which leads to hair loss.”

Moreover dry shampoo can become cause of allergy for its users. He further said “Continuing to use it if you have an allergy can lead to scars and those scars can lead to permanent hair loss.”

Dermatologist Dr. Christy Riddle of White Rock Dermatology advised to avoid using dry products directly on the scalp so it may not cause irritation. The statement of Dr. Riddle in this regard was “Acne, inflamed hair follicles that are itchy, painful, and bumpy. It’s an irritant.”

All experts opined to use dry shampoo once or twice a week only, and spray products six inches from their head on the root only. Dry hair products made from corn starch or aluminum, can dull hair color and affect hair-growth cycle. Moreover, frequent hair wash also causes damage to hair follicle and dull hair color.

If a person uses dry shampoo, he/she must avoid washing hair every day as natural oils are necessary for hair growth and healthy hair. Dry shampoo absorbs oil left in hair so brushing it daily will suffice. Use a pre-shampoo if you feel your hair dull and lifeless. Dry shampoo functions differently if compared with other shampoos. It just absorbs oil but other trap dirt too and remove it from hair. Other shampoos clean the hair and scalp so, unlike dry shampoo. Yes it helps in styling hair but it carries other dangers with itself too. 

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Hair Loss Problem Boomed Due To Extreme Weather Conditions, What Is Best Solution?

Hair loss is a common problem that is faced by 3 quarters of the population of the world. It has been the same since the beginning of time but in the last two decades the incidence of hair fall because of the environmental factors has boomed.

Studies have shown that these environmental problems can be pollution, extreme environment; stress etc. there has been a lot of talking going on about the situation and how to tackle it if it happens to a person. But in its entirety there is no one solution to it other than getting a hair transplant in dubai. People have reported some medications to be effective but there has been no significant evidence of that. In the case of the use of medications the dark side of it is the necessary side effects that might appear shortly or they can cause a menace in the long run.

There are some things that can be done in order to avoid hair fall. These daily care habits can even minimize the hair loss even if it is triggered. Cosmetics and shampoos are very well known by the living beings of this era and the market is full of hair care products. The kind of necessary evil these products have become, one cannot stop their use.

 But it has been reported that the excessive use of such products might have a deleterious effect rather than giving a positive outcome. Proper care might include minimizing the wear and tear of the hair as well. The hair dos should not be changed every now and then as they might put an excessive strain on the scalp. Hair should be properly moisturized and oiled on a weekly basis. It helps in maintaining the hair friendly conditions of the scalp. Source : Hair Loss Problem Boomed Due To Extreme Weather Conditions, What Is Best Solution?

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