Hair Restoration Before & After Photos
What is Hair Restoration?
Hair restoration (not transplant), is a technique whereby platelet rich plasma (PRP) is applied to thinning hair follicles to increase their growth and thicken the follicles. PRP is spun in a centrifuge, then applied to the scalp topically and injected into certain areas. The PRP is then microneedled, and rolled with a specifichair rolling device. The PRP is then left on the hair for 24 hours and not washed, to attain its fullest effect. Our procedure also uses Omnilux red LED light to help strengthen the follicles and promote the growth factors of the PRP.
PRP is angiogenic and grows new blood supply thereby thickening the hair. Three PRP treatments are required and eight(8) red light treatments over three (3) months. Special shampoo is also used to further the process. Omnilux LED red is a key component and is only offered here at Smooth Solutions Medical Aesthetics. The process is NOT for areas where there is no hair follicles.
Smooth Solutions now uses The New Rejuvapen for Micro-Needling
Rejuvapen micro-needling works by using 9 precisely placed micro-needles to make tiny tears in the epidermis. This allows the skins natural repairing system to start generating more collagen and elastin to repair the micro-perforations.
Patient Testimonial
"Love Dr. Bertolino and his staff. His bedside manner is second to none and he truly cares about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. His level of care is top notch, so glad he is my doctor!"
Hair Restoration : De Rive
Hair restoration procedures for thickening and restoring hair growth are always changing and improving. The process of regenerative medicine and aesthetics is changing the way revive our overall health and looks. We love promoting treatments that are natural, organic, plant bases and non synthetic. Getting a great look naturally without chemicals is all the rage. Stem cell, exosome and blood platelets and growth factors are part of the new wave of aesthetic procedures.
For our hair restoration clients we are now offering De Rive. This all natural product is created using "plant based exosomes" to improve growth and thickness. But what is a "plant based exosome"? These are tiny vesicles or "bubbles" that are released by plant cells, which play a crucial role in cell to cell communication They carry certain signaling molecules like proteins, growth factors and lipid which influence a cells behavior causing it to help the growth and thickness of the follicle. De Rive is a patented "biomimetic" serum formulated for scalp and hair health. It is Dermatologist tested and it works topically with our RejuvaPen microneedling system to stimulate growth. For those clients that have an aversion to human exosomes this is a perfect match! We at Smooth Solutions Medical Aesthetics have always tried to be the leaders in our field starting with natural hormone therapy 20 years ago, to sexual wellness to improving confidence and quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Hair Restoration Process
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Platelets are angiogenic and vasculogenic meaning they, with their growth factors, build blood supply and enrich the the tissue they are working on, in this case the scalp and thinning hair follicle.
PRP is used to heal scars and decrease the damage of stretch marks. It is used in orthopedics to help failing joints and neuro-surgically to help brain function after stroke. The trick to PRP is getting a higher concentration of platelets, which depends on both product and the type of centrifugation. Not to get too technical but the objective is to get higher platelet concentration factor as well as platelet yield and growth factors. Dr. Bertolino is now using the new Pure Spin Centrifuge to yield a much higher concentration than the Eclipse system that many competitors are using. Pure spin has a 87.7% platelet recovery vs. 16.7% for Eclipse
This procedure is to increase follicular growth and thicken hair in the male and female. If a person is bald they need a transplant.
Products are for home maintenance. The protocol is 3 treatments 6 weeks apart. The PRP is micro needled and injected into the numbed scalp during treatments.
The hair is your own natural hair, only with more follicular growth and thicker follicles. It is like seeding the earth but not on barren land. The scalp like the patch of earth has to have SOME potential, to begin with.
Red LED light is an added service my competitors don’t use. Red LED “helps the plants grow” like the sun. It is highly anti-inflammatory, thereby helping the platelet growth factors grow. We offer 6 Red LED treatments with this package. Red led plays a BIG factor in skin and acne management for the same reason.
Hair grows in stages, and hair loss is genetic and hormonal, not to mention loss from everyday stressors.
Patient Testimonial
"I did a search and found Dr. Bertolino, I took a shot in the dark and went to him and I’m glad I did. During my consultation he took the time to discuss the process and showed me around the office and the procedure that he would use. The service, and staff are wonderful I am relaxed from the moment I walk in the door!"
Products to enhance Hair Restoration:
Revivogen MD® For Fine and Thinning Hair
- Revivogen MD® Shampoo and Conditioner are a bio cleansing wash to help strengthen thinning hair.
- Revivogen MD® Scalp Therapy can be used to strengthen the hair follicles.
Viviscal® Professional
Viviscal® Professional is an oral supplement used to nourish and promote hair growth.
For more information about hair restoration in Buffalo NY, give us a call at 716-633-6100 or fill out a Contact Form here.
