Micrograft Hair Restoration

Micrograft Hair Restoration, Powered by Regenera® Activa is a minimally invasive stem-cell treatment that aims to halt the process of androgenetic alopecia or hair loss and revitalise the existing hair follicles into generating new hair, using the healing power of an individual’s own cells. Specifically speaking, these are called progenitor cells – which can be pushed to differentiate into their “target” cells. This characteristic makes it possible for them to turn into active follicular cells.

These important cells enclosed within the Micrograft provide a powerful site-regulated drugstore that serve as modulatory agents for hair renewal and the repair of damaged tissues through the

• Increase of matrix production
• Increase of growth factors
• Increase of tissue neo-angiogenesis
• Modulation of inflammation
• Activation of tissue remodeling through biological pathways

It is important to select a cell population rich in progenitor cells and best suited to form autologous micrografts ready for implantation. It is therefore crucial to identify donor tissue areas least susceptible to androgenetic alopecia, and the dermatologist carries out a punch biopsy, taking three skin samples.

Progenitor cells, stem cells and growth factors that have regenerative abilities are isolated from the sampled tissue and introduced to the target areas of the scalp, initiating the repair process – blood vessel formation in skin and regeneration of hair follicles.

The procedure is performed in two simple steps. First, under topical anesthesia with a small amount of lidocaine, the sample extraction is done. Second, the solution is injected, with a lidocaine spray used on the scalp before the injection, to reduce the discomfort

To explain further, small grafts of 3 samples of hair scalp are removed from a small shaved area in the nape where the hair is full and not prone to hair loss. The samples are subsequently processed in the Regenera machine, which disaggregates and filters it. Finally, it is injected intradermally. The size of each wound is only 2.5 mm needing no stitching. After the procedure, the wound is covered with gauze and a sterilized sticking plaster. The wounds take a few days to heal without marks or scars.

The entire procedure takes about 60 minutes.

As the natural process of reactivation takes root and hair begins to grow, results become visible about 30 days after a single session. However, overall effectiveness may vary from one individual to another, as it depends on the regenerative capacity of the body and also on how far the condition had progressed to begin with.

On average, the results last for 12 months and in many cases even for 18 months. The procedure should not be repeated before 12 months from the date of the first treatment. However, the treatment can be combined with other therapies like PRP, Mesotherapy, and hair transplant for greater results.

The right follow-through can make all the difference to the ultimate results received from the treatment. While the procedure gets hair regeneration activated to begin with, it is important to support and promote the progressive growth of healthy hair in terms of coverage and strength. Your dermatologist will chart out a course of action that includes PRP or Mesotherapy sessions as needed.

Need to add here that for best results, we need to maintain hair health with services like PRP or Mesotherapy for optimum results

The treatment is safe, simple and no complication will occur as long as the pre- and post-treatment instructions are followed properly. Contraindications to the Micrograft Treatment include pregnancy or breast-feeding and pre-existing conditions like cancer, allergy to lidocaine, blood coagulation disorders, autoimmune diseases, etc

• Talk to your doctor about what medications to avoid. Mostly medications like Heparin and Anti-Coagulants are to be avoided 10 days before the treatment.
• The scalp should be cleaned properly on the day of treatment.
• No dietary constraints are required.

Your scalp may remain sore and tender for 2 to 3 days. You may also experience swelling on the scalp as well as the forehead on the second or third day. This is quite normal and subsides within a week.

• Use cold compression to relieve pain and swelling symptoms.
• Avoid scrubbing the scalp for at least 4 hours after the treatment.
• Avoid direct high heat (blow dryer, sun, sauna, steam room, very hot shower, hot yoga, strenuous exercise, etc.) until the morning after the treatment.
• Avoid shampooing your scalp for 12 to 18 hours after the treatment. Thereafter, avoid rubbing the scalp vigorously while shampooing.
• Apply a topical antibiotic ointment or other soothing/healing cream if your doctor has recommended one.