What is Scalp Thread Treatment?
Scalp Thread Treatment is a hair restoration procedure that requires no surgery as it uses biodegradable threads made from materials such as Polydioxanone (PDO) or Polycaprolactone (PCL), commonly used in aesthetic treatments for lifting and tightening of the skin, stimulates collagen production, enhances blood circulation and rejuvenates hair follicles. After implantation into the scalp, they offer support, allowing new hair to grow and prevent further hair loss.
How Scalp Thread Treatment Works?
The treatment uses thin needles to place fine, absorbable threads in the scalp. The effect is that of scaffolding, creating structural strengthening in the scalp and initiating the natural healing process. This treatment process includes:
- Preparation - A pre-treatment prepares the scalp so that it can be numbed with a local anesthetic; all this must go on to ensure the comfort of the patient.
- Threads injection - Under a special technique, the doctor injects threads directly into specific regions of a scalp that have undergone hair loss.
- Stimulates collagen production - Over time, the threads dissolve and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, significant proteins that nourish the hair follicles well.
- Enhanced blood circulation - The threads facilitate increased microcirculation ensuring adequate supply of oxygen and nutrient for hair roots while revival of dead follicles.
- Long-Term Hair Regrowth - In the following months, the scalp is healthier and thicker, and the hair strands are stronger and healthier.
Advantages of Scalp Thread Treatment
Scalp Thread Treatment has several advantages over other hair restoration techniques, such as:
- Minimally Invasive - No cuts or stitches are involved, which reduces downtime and recovery.
- Natural Hair Growth - Unlike hair transplants, this technique promotes natural hair growth rather than transplanting foreign follicles.
- Long-Lasting Results - Results can last 12 to 18 months, making it a sustainable treatment option.
- Quick Recovery - Patients can resume normal activities within a day or two after the procedure.
- Boosts Confidence - Restoring hair volume can significantly enhance self-esteem and overall appearance.
Who is a Suitable Candidate?
Scalp Thread Treatment is suitable for those with early-stage hair thinning, androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness), or hair loss from aging. But those having any serious case of baldness or illness that affects the scalp's ability to grow hair would not benefit. An initial consultation with a qualified dermatologist or trichologist is necessary to determine suitability.
