When hair growth slows with age, many people feel despondent, depressed, less confident, or unhappy. The prospect of a continuing downhill slide makes the situation worse, which is why When hair growth slows with age, many people feel despondent, depressed, less confident, or unhappy. The prospect of a continuing downhill slide makes the situation worse, which is why stem cell regenerative medicine for hair loss has become so popular.for hair loss has become so popular.
Addressing Hair Loss Problems
Up until now, there haven’t been many things physicians could do to stop hair loss on a permanent basis. At least, none that looked natural. Hair plugs made their entrance onto the scene decades ago, but even with modern updates to the process, they often still look unnatural – especially on balding men. |
The other solution, which is hair restoration products such as Rogaine and others, works fairly well. However, they stop producing results shortly after stopping the process. This means it isn’t a long-term solution.
How Does Human Hair Grow?
Human hair follicles produce hair on the head as well as elsewhere on the body. The hair begins to grow from the root or follicle. As it develops, it pushes up the hair above it. In some places on the body, it stops once it reaches a certain length. Think leg or chest hair. The head, however, is unique. The hair on top of the head (for men and women) and the beard (for men) continues to grow indefinitely, though that growth may slow down over time. |
In order to grow, the hair needs several “ingredients,” including:
- Protein cells to create the hair itself
- Blood to feed the root, bringing it oxygen and nutrients
- Oil to keep the hair shiny, soft, pliable and safe from breakage
- Chemical stimulants, called growth factors, to tell hair to continue growing from the follicle
- Productive follicles
Without all of these ingredients present, hair growth slows, thins,
Hair loss occurs when the scalp stops receiving those chemical signals that tell it to grow new hair from existing follicles. When that happens, the follicles shrink and eventually close up, preventing new hair from growing out of them. Even if hair does continue to grow, it often becomes thinner, wispier, or of a coarser and less reliable texture.
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The problem with baldness or thinning hair is that you are born with all the hair follicles you will ever have. While it’s a generous amount – about 5 million bodywide and roughly 500,000 on your scalp – it’s still not enough to make up for hair that dies over time. You lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day, so if you don’t make up for those hairs, thinning occurs quickly. (That’s almost 4,000 a year that might not get replaced!)
body repair itself when it wouldn’t otherwise have the ability to do so. By replacing dead hair follicles with living ones and adding human growth factors to the scalp’s makeup, we can jump-start the growth process and fight baldness. That’s where Stem Cell Therapy comes in.
In order to understand how structural tissues help address hair loss, it’s first necessary to understand what structural tissues are.
Essentially, a structural tissue is a cell that is capable of numerous divisions (in some cases, indefinite divisions). It is also capable of making new cells that the body doesn’t normally produce on its own. This includes nerve cells, cardiac cells, mature blood cells, and many others. When dead or damaged hair follicles stop growing, the body does not always replace them. |
Who will benefit this regenerative treatment for hair loss? The short answer is (potentially) anyone. regenerative material, harvested from one’s own body are very safe, and the process carries low risk of infection or reaction.
Hair loss effects both men and women and is completely normal and part of the aging process. Some other factors can influence the rate that hair loss occurs, such as genetic predispositions of the person, alopecia areata, and even severe stress. Hair restoration with platelet-rich fibrin PRF is a virtually painless, cutting-edge procedure that is used for patients who do not want surgery.
PRF is obtained by drawing the patient’s own blood, just like it is done during a routine blood test. It is then separated using a centrifuge. While the blood is being prepared, the patient’s scalp will be numbed with a topical anesthetic cream to make the treatment virtually painless. Once the serum is isolated, it will be strategically injected into the scalp where hair loss or hair thinning has occurred. It may also be combined with microneedling therapy using a SkinPen. When the procedure is over, the patient can leave and immediately go back to their normal daily activities.
The hair follicles treated with PRF will immediately be reinvigorated and begin to grow new hair. The hair will strengthen and become thicker. Hair growth is a slower process, and results can be seen within three to six months. PRF hair loss treatments utilize the latest scientific advancements in cellular regeneration to repair hair follicles, reverse hair loss, and grow thicker hair.
The hair follicles treated with PRF will immediately be reinvigorated and begin to grow new hair. The hair will strengthen and become thicker. Hair growth is a slower process, and results can be seen within three to six months. PRF hair loss treatments utilize the latest scientific advancements in cellular regeneration to repair hair follicles, reverse hair loss, and grow thicker hair.
During PRF hair loss treatment, the patient’s own blood is drawn just like a simple blood test. The blood is then centrifuged or “spun down” to separate out the PRF (“Platelet Rich Fibrin”). The concentrated PRF is then purified and re-injected back into the patient’s own scalp in the areas of hair loss.
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The stem cells, leukocytes and fibrin then stimulate then go to work repairing the dormant hair follicles on a cellular level. This 100% naturally triggers hair regrowth, and increases the strength and thickness of the new individual hair shafts being produced.
Response to PRF treatment will vary from person to person, depending upon the cause and the degree of hair loss. But the sooner PRF is started after hair loss begins, the better the results. For the typical hair loss patient, 4 PRF treatments spaced about a month apart are usually recommended. This is then generally followed by quarterly treatments to maintain the results for the first year. After a year, the PRF treatment frequency can be reduced, based on the specific hair regrowth of the patient.
Just like PRP, the PRF is extracted from the patient’s own blood – making the treatment extremely safe, with no risk of allergic reaction and very little risk of infection or complication. It is 100% natural and has no additives, unlike with PRP. And, because it is 100% natural, there are not the risks of hair restoration surgery, and there is no long recovery period. Additionally, with PRF facial rejuvenation treatments, your hair will grow in gradually and naturally – with no scars, no “doll hair” plugs, and no downtime – so no one will know you’ve had anything done!
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PRF is the next generation of PRP. PRF contains greater concentrations of growth factors than PRP. PRF serum also contains stem cells, white blood cells (leucocytes) and fibrin – which PRP does not have. The stem cells in the PRF are “undifferentiated” cells that literally morph into the cells needed to repair the hair follicles, so they can begin to produce thick, healthy hair shafts again. And, the fibrin in PRF acts as a scaffolding to keep the growth factors and stem cells in the area of the scalp being treated, so they do not diffuse away from where they needed. This allows for release of more growth factors, for a longer period of time.
Because PRF is 100% natural, it is safe for most healthy adults. PRF is highly effective for both men and women, especially those in the early stages of hair loss.
PRF is also safe and effective for pregnant and postpartum women suffering from telogen effluvium, as well as those with traction alopecia (hair thinning caused by pulled hairstyles 100% natural, minimally invasive PRF hair loss treatment is also ideal for people whose hair is thinning but who can’t or don’t want to take hair loss medications due to the risk of side effects. However, PRF injections should generally not be performed on patients taking blood thinners, or who have a blood clotting disease, collagen vascular disease, an active infection, or immunosuppression disorders. |
PRF hair loss treatments are far less painful than hair replacement surgery. We will apply a topical numbing cream to make the PRF injections more comfortable for you. And while patients may experience some soreness after the procedure, this doesn’t last long – so there is no real “downtime” after the procedure.
Patients universally agree that any minor discomfort is well worth the amazing hair regrowth results that are achieved with PRF hair loss therapy. |
Our Unique Hair Restoration Program Offers:
- Unlimited PRF (Platelet Rich Plasma/Fibrin) Stem Cell Therapy for 6 months - usually done 4-6 weeks apart for 4 treatments (touch ups as needed thereafter) - This process aids in regeneration of hair follicles.
- Red Light Therapy - In conjunction with PRP Stem Cell Therapy, this aids in cellular regeneration and concentrates the stem cells in specific areas.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT 5 treatments) - In conjunction with PRF stem cell therapy can concentrate up to 8X’s the stem cells extracted
- Specific Rx formulated topical treatment for hair loss prevention and regrowth* (prescription costs not included)
- Specific Rx formulated topical treatment for hair loss prevention and regrowth* (prescription costs not included)
- Hormonal and nutritional recommendations for a wholistic functional medicine approach to regrowing the hair and preventing future hair loss.
The Healing Art Centers Also Offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy To Aid In Hair Regeneration
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How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Supplement PRF Therapy?
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy creates a condition that has been shown to increase the release of adult stem cells that promote tissue regeneration and healing.
The increased air pressure, combined with an increase in oxygen to up to 100 percent, forces oxygen to dissolve in the liquid part of a person’s blood.This “hyper-oxygenated” blood is delivered to all of the body’s cells, tissues, and fluids at up to 10 times over the normal concentration! |
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been used to treat many of these conditions. It is FDA approved in certain conditions such as wound healing.
Hyperbaric medicine is a medical treatment in which an ambient pressure greater than sea level atmospheric pressure forces oxygen into the cells of the body. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has many indications and has been used healing of many types.Our clinic uses HBOT with stem cell regenerative therapy to enhance the effectiveness. A study done in 2005 showed that HBOT increases stem cell activity 8 fold after 20 treatments.
Hyperbaric medicine is a medical treatment in which an ambient pressure greater than sea level atmospheric pressure forces oxygen into the cells of the body. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has many indications and has been used healing of many types.Our clinic uses HBOT with stem cell regenerative therapy to enhance the effectiveness. A study done in 2005 showed that HBOT increases stem cell activity 8 fold after 20 treatments.
It is a firm shelled pressure vessel (when expanded) made of welded thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), kevlar and aluminum with view ports (windows) made of acrylic. The chamber has a human entry hatch, an airtight door to the hatch, and a mattress pad to lie on so that the patient can comfortably lie in the chamber and nap or read.
The nurse is visible through the view port. Our two-way intercom allows the technician to stay in constant communication with the patient. The patient is then instructed to put on an oxygen mask and the technician will adjust it properly. Ninety nine to one hundred percent pure O2 is flowing in. The “dive” (as it is called in HBOT therapy) is just about to begin!
Now special valves are opened to let in pressured air. Normal room air is (at sea level) about 15 pounds per square inch. This is called “one atmosphere absolute.” We abbreviate that as 1 ATA.
Now special valves are opened to let in pressured air. Normal room air is (at sea level) about 15 pounds per square inch. This is called “one atmosphere absolute.” We abbreviate that as 1 ATA.
Most hyperbaric oxygen treatments take you down to 2 ATA or about 30 pounds per square inch. That’s about the same amount of pressure as in the tires of a car. The patient is reminded to swallow. Once the patient does, the air pressure equalizes and they can hear better. (Some patients with chronic ear congestion require special coaching in order to comfortably reach a depth of 2 ATA).
Once the patient’s time is up, the “ascent” to the surface pressure of 1 ATA begins. It takes about 10 minutes to slowly and safely return to 1 ATA, all the while the patient continues to swallow to clear their ears!
Once the patient’s time is up, the “ascent” to the surface pressure of 1 ATA begins. It takes about 10 minutes to slowly and safely return to 1 ATA, all the while the patient continues to swallow to clear their ears!
The increased air pressure, combined with an increase in oxygen to up to 100 percent, forces oxygen to dissolve in the liquid part of a person’s blood.This “hyper-oxygenated” blood is delivered to all of the body’s cells, tissues, and fluids at up to 10 times over the normal concentration! This is high enough to sustain life with no blood at all!
Let’s do the calculation: Room air is 20% oxygen. So 100% oxygen is an increase of 5 times. Then if this is done in 2 ATA (which is double the air pressure) this DOUBLES the effect of the 100% oxygen. The net result is that the body experiences a 10-fold increase in oxygen to the cells! Wow!
Here are just some of the many amazing benefits that Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy has been shown to provide:
- Greatly increased oxygen concentration in all body tissues, even with reduced or blocked blood flow.
- Stimulation of the growth of new blood vessels to locations with reduced circulation, improving blood flow to areas with arterial blockage (such as after a stroke or a head injury.)
- Rebound arterial dilation, resulting in an increased blood vessel diameter greater than when therapy began, improving blood flow to compromised organs. • An adaptive increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s principal, internally produced antioxidants and free radical scavengers.
- Greatly enhanced white blood cell action, thus allowing your immune system to eliminate stubborn chronic infections.
- Stimulation of the release of adult stem cells that promote tissue regeneration and healing.
The use of increased atmospheric pressure for medical therapy has intrigued many physicians and scientists for hundreds of years.
Though not new, HBOT has recently gained importance for treatment of chronic degenerative health problems related to atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, diabetic ulcers, wound healing, cerebral palsy, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, macular degeneration, and many other disorders.
Wherever blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs is reduced, their functioning can be improved with HBOT.
When the brain is injured by stroke, cerebral palsy, or trauma, then HBOT may re-activate the stunned parts of the brain to restore function. Results can be dramatic. Patients with cerebral vascular disease commonly recover from complications of stroke more readily after HBOT.
This is also true for potentially gangrenous legs and feet caused by blocked circulation, and for slow healing diabetic ulcers. HBOT relieves pain, helps fight infection, and keeps threatened tissues alive.
Though not new, HBOT has recently gained importance for treatment of chronic degenerative health problems related to atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, diabetic ulcers, wound healing, cerebral palsy, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, macular degeneration, and many other disorders.
Wherever blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs is reduced, their functioning can be improved with HBOT.
When the brain is injured by stroke, cerebral palsy, or trauma, then HBOT may re-activate the stunned parts of the brain to restore function. Results can be dramatic. Patients with cerebral vascular disease commonly recover from complications of stroke more readily after HBOT.
This is also true for potentially gangrenous legs and feet caused by blocked circulation, and for slow healing diabetic ulcers. HBOT relieves pain, helps fight infection, and keeps threatened tissues alive.
These benefits do not happen in just one treatment. A series of treatments are required. Before entering the pressurized oxygenated room or tube, here’s some things you can expect:
We call our treatments ‘dives’ because our chamber is pressurized to 2.2 ATA (atmospheres absolute), which is the equivalent of scuba diving down 40 feet of seawater. It’s a unique treatment that not many people know about.
When body tissue is injured, it may require more oxygen to heal. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing in oxygen at a high pressure to help fight infection and induce wound healing.
The pressurization and oxygen hoods are the most important aspects of the therapy. The mask increase the oxygen that your lungs take in, and the pressurization increases the amount of oxygen your blood absorbs. This delivers more oxygen to parts of the body where it may be in short supply. The extra oxygen can assist with healing, fighting infection and has also been shown to stimulate the release of stem cells and growth factors.
The increased atmospheric pressure, along with the patient receiving 100% oxygen through the hood, allows both your blood and blood plasma to carry oxygen more effectively. This saturates the body with oxygen and improves the body’s effectiveness in healing wounds, concentrating stem cells or improving many different medical conditions.We treat patients with a variety of diagnoses in our chamber, but each indication is backed up by scientific research and endorsed by experts in the field.
Hyperbaric medicine has been done for a long, long time. The first treatment was done in the 1930s by the U.S. Navy for decompression sickness. Treatments have been performed in healthcare settings since the 1950s or 1960s.
We call our treatments ‘dives’ because our chamber is pressurized to 2.2 ATA (atmospheres absolute), which is the equivalent of scuba diving down 40 feet of seawater. It’s a unique treatment that not many people know about.
When body tissue is injured, it may require more oxygen to heal. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing in oxygen at a high pressure to help fight infection and induce wound healing.
The pressurization and oxygen hoods are the most important aspects of the therapy. The mask increase the oxygen that your lungs take in, and the pressurization increases the amount of oxygen your blood absorbs. This delivers more oxygen to parts of the body where it may be in short supply. The extra oxygen can assist with healing, fighting infection and has also been shown to stimulate the release of stem cells and growth factors.
The increased atmospheric pressure, along with the patient receiving 100% oxygen through the hood, allows both your blood and blood plasma to carry oxygen more effectively. This saturates the body with oxygen and improves the body’s effectiveness in healing wounds, concentrating stem cells or improving many different medical conditions.We treat patients with a variety of diagnoses in our chamber, but each indication is backed up by scientific research and endorsed by experts in the field.
Hyperbaric medicine has been done for a long, long time. The first treatment was done in the 1930s by the U.S. Navy for decompression sickness. Treatments have been performed in healthcare settings since the 1950s or 1960s.
1. Don't arrive sick to the appointments.
Your treatment might be delayed if you have a cold or other illness such as high blood pressure, fever, frequent loose stools or any flu-like symptoms. If a patient has a cold, it could affect their ability to clear their ears, which could lead to inner ear injury. |
2. Certain medications should be avoided ahead of time.
Oxygen may change the effects of certain medications. While receiving therapy, there are a handful of medications that cannot be taken in combination with this treatment, such as some chemotherapies, a topical ointment used for wounds and a medicine that prevents alcohol intake in patients with a history of alcohol abuse.Be sure to speak with your physician and health care providers in advance to discuss any drugs you’re taking. |
3. Expect to be there for at least an hour or an hour and 1/2 depending on the condition being treated.
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy sessions are generally scheduled once a day, five days a week. Your doctor may prescribe 5-20 or more treatments before the therapy is complete. How many treatments you have is often dependent on how quickly your condition improves. |
5. Some potential side effects to be aware of.
Some potential side effects to be aware of.Feeling tired after your treatment is normal, and so is pain in your ears or sinuses, or the feeling of fluid buildup in your ears.If you’re claustrophobic, being confined in the chamber could also make you anxious. Vision changes and finger numbness can occur, but both usually subside during the treatment. With the increased pressure and breathing in of 100% oxygen, you could also feel woozy, or even giddy. |
In very rare cases, seizures or a collapsed lung can occur due to the treatment, and it can potentially increase the progression of cataracts.
A collapsed lung would only occur if the patient had emphysema or another lung disease where air could get trapped in small blebs (a blister filled with fluid) and burst with the pressure changes. But this is extremely, extremely rare.
A collapsed lung would only occur if the patient had emphysema or another lung disease where air could get trapped in small blebs (a blister filled with fluid) and burst with the pressure changes. But this is extremely, extremely rare.
Have you ever wondered why lizards can regenerate their tails after they drop them? How do salamanders have this amazing ability to regrow entire limbs and regenerate parts of major organs, including, for example, the heart? They stand out as the only vertebrates that can replace complex body parts that are lost or damaged at any age, meaning they have the ability to teach us an enormous amount about regeneration, which could eventually be used for tissue repair in humans. Recently, it was shown that specialized immune cells, called macrophages and stem cells are critical in the early stages of limb regeneration in salamanders. Interestingly, macrophages also play a vital role in organ and tissue development in mouse embryos, producing small signals to promote growth of new limbs and heal wounds.
Hyperbaric oxygen can stimulate this response.
No, you won’t grow a tail! We promise! But you will regenerate tissues, heal and improve many different conditions with our chamber.
Hyperbaric oxygen can stimulate this response.
No, you won’t grow a tail! We promise! But you will regenerate tissues, heal and improve many different conditions with our chamber.
Hyperbaric oxygen can stimulate this response.
No, you won’t grow a tail! We promise! But you will regenerate tissues, heal and improve many different conditions with our chamber.
Hyperbaric oxygen can stimulate this response.
No, you won’t grow a tail! We promise! But you will regenerate tissues, heal and improve many different conditions with our chamber.
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