Adult Derived Stem Cell Therapy as a Non-surgical Hair Loss Treatment

Regeneration Medicine & Non-Surgical Hair Restoration with Adult Stem cells

Orange County Hair Restoration and Dr. Ken Williams offers a variety of hair loss treatments for hair loss in men and women. We are located in Irvine in Orange County, California. We are located along the beautiful Newport and Laguna Beach coasts. Our surgical facility is the first dedicated full time hair restoration facility on the west coast to offer stem cell therapy from cells that are derived from the fat cells of our adult patients. From the Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) of the extraction process, these stem cells are rich in mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors. Our medical director and founding surgeon, Dr. Ken Williams, offers our hair loss patients the most sophisticated FDA approved stem cell device for obtaining adult stem cells from the fat cells of patients.

 

Stem Cell Therapy for Hair Restoration Update

The use of Stem Cell Therapy has expanded greatly over the last few years in treating medical disease. As oppose to embryonic cells, the initial stigma of using stem cells has decreased since the discovery of using bone marrow, fat cells, umbilical cord cells, and even skin cells to extract stem cells.

Where do stem cells come from?

There are primarily three types of stem cells used for treatments: embryonic, umbilical, and adult stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos. Embryonic stem cell therapy is burdened with ethical and political issues. We do NOT use embryonic stem cells. Umbilical therapy is difficult and labor intensive.

At OC Hair Restoration, we only use liposuction derived adult stem cells that derived from the patient’s fat cells. Adult stem cells exist throughout the body and are most abundant (and accessible) in the abdominal fat.

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are unspecialized cells that maintain and repair tissues. Stem cells are unique in that they have the potential to develop into many different types of cells. In tissue and hair regeneration, stem cells induce changes, behavior, or differentiation of adjacent cells by Paracrine signaling. Stem are injected into the scalp and are believed to exert a paracrine effect by inducing hair cells to become more active.

What is stem cell therapy?

Stem cell therapy is the process of isolating adult stem cells from abdominal fat and reintroducing them into the body where they can do the most good. The process begins with extracting a few ounces of fat from the patient in a “mini” liposuction procedure. Once the fat is removed, the stem cells are isolated utilizing the state-of-the-art Healeon Medical CENTRIcyte 1000 Centrifuge.

Once isolated, the stem cells are then re-introduced to the body for more localized treatments. Some offices may treat patients with local treatments in the knee, shoulder and other joints. Stem cells can also be applied to the face, neck and scalp using a micro-needle system to give you a more healthy and youthful look. The treatments are outpatient procedures conducted in a sterile environment in your doctor’s office utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Under sedation and local anesthesia, the process is relatively painless and safe with minimal downtime.

What kind of ailments can stem cell therapy help?

Stem cell therapy may improve a variety of conditions. Current use of stem cell therapy have shown significant improvement in:

• Blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Crohn’s Disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Joint pain
• Macular degeneration

Stem cell therapy patients have also reported higher energy levels, better sleep and overall improved quality of life. No treatment can be guaranteed, and outcomes will vary from patient to patient.

How long does the liposuction take?

The “mini” liposuction only takes about 20 minutes. Once the fat has been extracted, the patient can relax or sleep while the stem cells are isolated.

Am I going to have scars?

You may have small “punch” marks that look similar to small moles. Following the procedure careful care will help minimize the scar tissue

What happens after the liposuction?

Following your liposuction, the medical staff will isolate your stem cells while you wait. Most patients will sleep during this time.

How does the stem cell isolation process work?

Utilizing the CENTRIcyte 1000 Centrifuge, the medical staff will perform four separate steps to isolate your stem cells. The process is completely closed and sterile for your health and safety.

Is the Healeon Medical Centricyte 1000 FDA approved?

The Healeon Medical CENTRIcyte 1000 is one of few devices to be FDA registered for stem cell isolation using the Zuk methodology of stem cell separation.

What happens after you are done isolating the stem cells?

Once your stem cells have been isolated, your physician will reintroduce them into your body with an intravenous mix of saline and stem cells. If you have elected local application, you physician will inject stem cells directly into the areas of concern. Application to the face, neck and scalp for cosmetic purposes may also occur at this time.

How long does the entire procedure take?

Most patient procedures will be complete within 3 hours.

Can I go home afterwards?

Stem cell therapy is an outpatient procedure. Patients will be able to go home immediately following completion of the procedure.

Can I drive myself home?

No, most patients will need someone to drive you home because in office sedation that is given allows you to relax while the procedure is performed. You are not allowed to drive while using medications that cause sedation.