How do you prepare?

One week before your injection you are advised to avoid any anti-inflammatory medicines like Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Aleve or Naprosyn and any blood thinning medications such as Coumadin, Plavix, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis, Aggrenox since stem cells do not flourish in the presence of such medications. For that we recommend discontinuing the use of these medications 7 days before your procedure and continuing to stay off these medications 4 weeks after your procedure. There are no hard restrictions with food or drink before your procedure, however, one of the most crucial parts of preparing your body for stem cell therapy is to have healthy blood flow. So, you need to cut down your sugar intake and get into the habit of eating a light and protein-rich meal every day for the best results from the treatment. Staying active prior to the treatment is very important too since our human body is designed to increase the production of the stem cells when we are more active. Finally, although stem cell treatments are non-invasive in nature, it’s always advised to take enough rest before undergoing the treatment therefore a good night’s sleep is essential before your first stem cell session.

 What to expect during the application?

Just before the actual treatment, your doctor will clean and apply a local anesthetic to the affected area prior to injection, then small amounts of excess fat are extracted from your body using liposuction. Small cannulas are inserted beneath the skin through tiny incisions and stem cell-rich fat is harvested. These stem cells are concentrated and spun through a centrifuge to purify the sample. Your purified stem cells are then injected into the scalp and begins interacting with your existing hair follicles repairing them and stimulating hair growth. The mixture also activates existing stem cells found on your scalp for further thinning hair restoration. For optimum results stem cells can be combined with platelet rich plasma (PRP) found in your blood and the mixture is then injected.

How long does a stem cell hair treatment take?

Stem cell hair therapy typically takes 1-2 hours to complete.

  Post treatment instructions:

Your stem cells are very tender and delicate and need special care to grow and flourish. For that it is very important to stick firmly to the post treatment instructions. Immediately after the procedure it is important to remain lying down under observation for a few minutes up to 30 minutes. You might experience slight swelling, redness, and irritation around the donor area as well as the scalp, these side effects are quite normal and shall dissipate within few days. For the next 6-8 hours following the procedure you are advised to apply an ice pack for 10-15 minutes on the injected area every 2 hours. You should also continue avoiding anti-inflammatory and blood thinning medications for at least two weeks following the treatment (other pain medications, such as Tylenol are acceptable). Avoiding major physical activities for the same duration following the procedure is a key success factor too.

 How many treatments are required?

In most cases, one treatment is enough, but in certain cases between one and three treatments are recommended for maximum benefit over 4 to 6 weeks.

   Expected results:

After the cells are injected into the scalp, you can expect to see hair growth results after around 2 months, peaking in about 4-6 months. These results include:

1. Regeneration in your natural hair follicles
2. Extra density to areas of thinning hair
3. Address your pattern baldness
4. Extra natural-looking fullness to your hairline
5. Achieve long-lasting hair restoration results