Northwest Hair Restoration

Since I began offering ACell Hair Cloning Therapy at Northwest Hair Restoration in 2010, I have been tweaking the “recipe” in an effort to continually improve the results.  This is an update on these changes, and how I expect them to impact your hair restoration treatment.

ACell MatriStem (ACell for short) is an advanced treatment for genetic hair loss. When injected into the scalp, ACell activates stem cells present in the scalp tissues, which in turn, direct the duplication of hair follicles and other scalp tissues while decreasing scar formation.  Acell can be used in conjunction with Follicular Unit Hair Transplant surgery or as a stand-alone procedure.  http://hairreplacementsurgeon.com/procedures/acell-matristem-with-prp-platelet-rich-plasma-for-hair-multiplication/

ACell is combined with PRP

The most significant change I have made in how ACell is applied to treat my hair loss patients is that I am now mixing the ACell powder in PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), instead of saline. PRP is derived from a small sample of the patient’s blood by a special processing method. PRP is rich in growth factors, stem cells and other “goodies” that greatly potentiate the tissue regenerative properties that make ACell such a powerful tool in the treatment of hair loss.

Smaller particle size

ACell powder is now available in a smaller particle size, which means it can now be more thoroughly dissolved before injecting.  Until now, one of the challenges in preparing ACell powder for injection was utilizing all of the product in the vial. The larger particle size of the product didn’t dissolve well and tended to cling to the sides of the vial and the stopper. I have found the smaller sized ACell particles dissolve much more easily and completely, making the preparation faster and maximizing all of the product.

Fewer Complications

Although ACell injections into the scalp have not been prone to any serious complications such as allergic reaction or infection, some swelling and scalp soreness is common for a few days after the procedure – even if you have not had a hair transplant at the same time. With the introduction of a smaller particle size of ACell powder, the injections can now be done with a significantly smaller needle.  Patients now have had much less swelling and little to no post injection discomfort.

Recent results

 The following photos are representative of the results we have seen in patients who have been treated with ACell/PRP:

• Female Pattern Hair Loss: One month post injection ACell/PRP, without hair transplantation and no medication, topical products or laser therapy.  These photos are 50X magnification of her hairline in the temple area. Notice the increase in the number and color intensity of hairs in the 1 month post treatment photo on the right (red arrows).

• Donor Scar:  4 months post ACell/PRP injection with follicular unit hair transplant using strip harvesting method:

New Applications

 I have had some success in treating non-hereditary types of hair loss such as Alopecia Areata and Scarring Alopecia with ACell/PRP injection therapy.

Eyebrow Study

I am conducting a case study on the use of ACell as a non-surgical treatment for eyebrow hair loss.  Patients who participate in the study will receive a free ACell/PRP injection for their eyebrows. To see if you qualify for this study please contact Northwest Hair Restoration @ 253-572-2949.