Mesotherapy with hair cycle extenders Treatment

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Mesotherapy for extending the hair growth cycle.

Hair growth stimulation.

What is it?

Just as androgens inhibit the development of hair on the top of the scalp, estrogens and progesterone stimulate hair growth. Progesterone is the hormone of gestation or pregnancy, during which widespread growth occurs in many pregnancy-related structures.

As a result of progesterone, the placenta grows in size, the fetus develops in the womb, veins dilate in pregnant women, skin grows to accommodate the fetus, and a series of changes occur to prepare the mother’s body for pregnancy and childbirth.

One of the structures most influenced by progesterone is the hair follicle. Hair grows stronger, larger, and for longer during pregnancy due to the effect of progesterone. This explains why pregnant women’s hair is in extraordinary condition. Progesterone stops being produced at the time of delivery; at this point, hair growth stops, and after three months, hair enters its resting phase, the telogen phase, and falls out. For this reason, one trimester after giving birth, mothers experience significant hair loss. This type of hair loss is known as ANAGEN EFFLUVIUM. It is so named because when progesterone levels drop, hair follicles enter their resting phase prematurely; that is, the anagen phase is shortened, and the scalp follicles enter their telogen phase (or resting phase).
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What does the procedure involve?

Substances that stimulate follicular stem cells to persist in the growth cycle are considered hair cycle extenders. Substances of this type are estrogens or progestins such as progesterone.

Estrogens are classically female hormones, and they always help with hair growth. Women quickly notice that when they enter menopause, once their menstrual cycles end, their hair thins and becomes thinner because it makes it harder to eat. This is due to a lack of estrogen.

Progesterone is the typical pregnancy hormone and is a major growth factor that causes skin and fibroid growth, and the growth of the placenta and the fetus they are carrying. Progesterone also stimulates hair growth and can be used topically to stimulate the hair cycle.

What is a session like?

1. INITIAL EVALUATION

We assess the area to be treated, explain the procedure, and answer any questions you may have.

2. PREPARATION

We prepare the area to be treated.

3. PRODECIDE

The microinjection or mesotherapy procedure is performed with microneedles to reduce pain.

4. MEDICATION

Small doses of medication are placed in the areas with hair loss.

5. MINIMIZING DISCOMFORT

The sessions are performed with the assistance of a vibrating device to minimize discomfort.

6. RETURN TO YOUR ROUTINE

You can return to your normal routine immediately after the procedure.

Is it painful?

Minimally painful. We use pain-reducing systems.

Does it require sick leave?

How long does a session take?

15 minutes

Recovery time

Immediate

How often are the sessions necessary?

The frequency of microinjection or mesotherapy sessions ranges from once a week to several months, depending on the indication.

The best person to help you choose the appropriate frequency for your mesotherapy treatments is your dermatologist.

When will I see results?

During the first few weeks. When you begin minoxidil mesotherapy injections, you may notice increased hair loss. This is normal during the first and second months after starting treatment.

Who is a good candidate?

Since estrogen and progesterone are female hormones, women suffering from female androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium are the best candidates for mesotherapy with these medications.

Women experiencing alopecia as a result of telogen effluvium or anagen effluvium are good candidates aswell. Hair cycle extenders such as estrogen or progesterone will lengthen the anagen phase of the hair and keep the follicles active for longer.

Other ideal candidates are women suffering from androgenetic alopecia. Both men and women suffer from androgenetic alopecia. It is much more significant and noticeable in men because androgen levels are higher, and even if they have a low genetic predisposition, they develop much more alopecia. For this reason, the use of these extenders, both estrogen and progesterone, is even more interesting and relevant in female patients.
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Contraindications

The procedure should not be performed on people with serious concomitant conditions, such as those undergoing active cancer treatment or those with fever, serious infection, or similar conditions. For complete details on contraindications, consult your physician.

The procedure is contraindicated in pregnant women.

Pre- and/or Post-Treatment Advice

Before undergoing treatment, it is important that the patient does not come in on a day when they are feeling unwell or are not in a condition to receive microinjections. It is not advisable to undergo treatment on a day when they have a headache, the flu, or generally not feeling well.
After treatment, it is important not to wash your hair that same day and wait until the next day to use the appropriate shampoos. One of the most appropriate shampoos to use concomitantly with hair cycle extenders is one containing Saw Palmetto. It should be used so that it is in contact with the scalp for at least five minutes, and a good massage should be performed.
Occasionally, some patients experience some pain or swelling in the scalp treated with mesotherapy. This is a self-limiting reaction that resolves spontaneously, but it can cause concerns for some patients. It does not require treatment, but anti-inflammatory medications can optionally be taken for one or two days.

Scientific Evidence

Mesotherapy with hair growth extenders has been studied in many clinical trials, showing significant results.

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Mesotherapy with hair cycle extenders:

1 Session

£100