Microneedling as an Enhancement to Regenerative Medicine
A Key to Bio-Enhanced Hair Restoration at Anderson Center for Hair
Anderson Center for Hair is dedicated to offering the most advanced and effective treatments for hair restoration. One such innovative technique is microneedling, and it has transformed the way we enhance the results of other hair growth therapies. Originally known for its benefits in skin rejuvenation, microneedling has now become a crucial component in our hair restoration toolkit. By significantly boosting the absorption and efficacy of regenerative medicine treatments, PRF, PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride, microneedling helps achieve superior results for our patients. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what microneedling is, how it works, its benefits for hair loss, and how we integrate it into our bio-enhanced hair restoration procedures.
HOW MICRONEEDLING STIMULATES HEALING
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive technique that involves creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin using fine needles. This technique stimulates the body’s natural wound healing processes, leading to a series of beneficial effects that promote skin repair. At Anderson Center for Hair the physicians use microneedling to jump-start the wound repair process, which helps the skin heal more quickly and provides an enhanced environment for the newly transplanted follicles to heal and thrive.
1. Micro-Injury Creation
In the recipient area, where the newly transplanted follicles will be placed, our doctors use microneedling to stimulate the healing process in these areas. This optimizes the cellular environment into which the new follicles arrive helping to ensure optimal growth. The microneedling device creates tiny punctures in the skin, which are superficial but sufficient to trigger the body’s wound healing mechanisms. These micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s repair processes without causing significant damage.
2. Release of Growth Factors
In response to micro-injuries, the body releases a cascade of growth factors such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), and fibroblast growth factor (FGF). These growth factors play a crucial role in signaling skin cells to begin the healing process, all of which optimizes the scalp to heal in the newly transplanted follicles.
3. Enhanced Blood Flow
Growing healthy hair requires significant blood flow to the follicles. The micro-injuries created by the microneedling promote angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood vessels, which improves blood circulation in the treated area. Enhanced blood flow brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin, aiding in the repair process and promoting maximal hair growth.
Our doctors use microneedling before site creation in the recipient area prior to site-creation, and also after an FUE surgery in the donor area to accelerate healing and support new hair growth, making it a vital part of our comprehensive hair restoration approach.
Are you ready to schedule a regenerative treatment with microneedling? Just want to learn more about your options? Or maybe you don’t know what’s right for you? Our team is ready to help you make a plan to address your hair loss. Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation.
