Hair Restoration

Hair restoration is a medical and cosmetic procedure aimed at addressing hair loss and promoting hair regrowth. It involves various techniques and treatments to restore hair density, improve hairline aesthetics, and enhance overall hair health. Currently, SpringCare offers hair restoration services with exosomes and/or prescription medications for hair loss. 

Types of Hair Restoration

1. Exosomes: These are a relatively new and innovative approach in the field of hair restoration. They are tiny vesicles (30-150 nanometers in diameter) secreted by cells that play a crucial role in cell-to-cell communication. Exosomes contain various growth factors, proteins, lipids, and genetic material, which can influence the behavior of surrounding cells and promote healing and regeneration. 

   In the context of hair restoration, exosomes can:

   1. Promote Hair Growth: By delivering growth factors and signaling molecules to hair follicles, exosomes can stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of cells in the hair follicle, potentially leading to increased hair growth.
   2. Reduce Inflammation: Exosomes can have anti-inflammatory effects, which may be beneficial in treating certain types of hair loss that are associated with inflammation, such as alopecia areata.
   3. Enhance Healing: Exosomes can promote tissue repair and regeneration, which can improve the health and functionality of hair follicles.

2. Hair Transplant Surgery: This involves transplanting hair follicles from a donor area (typically the back of the head) to the balding or thinning areas. The two main methods are:

   • FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation): A strip of scalp with hair follicles is removed, and individual follicles are then transplanted.
   • FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction): Individual hair follicles are extracted directly from the donor area and transplanted.

3. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP is derived from the patient’s own blood, which is then injected into the scalp to stimulate hair growth and improve hair density.

4. Medications: There are multiple medications that can contribute to effective hair regrowth. Two popular medications that are used for hair restoration include oral/topical Minoxidil and Finasteride. 

   • Oral Minoxidil: This is a medication used to treat hair loss, primarily in cases of androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern baldness). Originally developed and approved as a treatment for high blood pressure, minoxidil was found to have a side effect of promoting hair growth. This discovery led to the development of topical minoxidil (Rogaine), which is commonly used for hair loss. More recently, oral minoxidil has gained attention as an alternative or adjunct to topical treatments.
   • Topical Minoxidil (Rogaine): A topical treatment that can slow hair loss and promote regrowth in some people.
   • Finasteride (Propecia): An oral medication that can reduce hair loss and sometimes stimulate regrowth by inhibiting the hormone responsible for hair thinning.

5. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): A non-invasive treatment using laser light to stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth.

6. Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP): A cosmetic procedure that involves tattooing tiny dots on the scalp to create the appearance of fuller hair.

Types of Hair Loss Benefiting from Hair Restoration

1. Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern Baldness): The most common form of hair loss, characterized by progressive thinning of the hair on the scalp.

2. Alopecia Areata: An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss in patches.

3. Telogen Effluvium: Temporary hair thinning over the scalp that occurs because of changes in the growth cycle of hair.

4. Traction Alopecia: Hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the hair, often due to hairstyles like braids or ponytails.

5. Scarring Alopecia: Hair loss resulting from inflammation that leads to scarring of the hair follicles, which can be caused by conditions such as lichen planopilaris or lupus.

6. Hair Loss Due to Medical Treatments: Such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Each type of hair restoration treatment has its specific applications, suitability, and effectiveness based on the underlying cause and extent of hair loss. Our consultation process will determine the best fit for your needs.