All is not lost

Today, aesthetic medicine brings newer and more effective ways to both regenerate the skin and rejuvenate it. Thanks to aesthetic innovations, new and more effective ways of combating skin ageing, as well as hair loss and other aesthetic and health problems, can be more readily sought. The current trend is the use of ´biotechnologies´ and ´stem cells´ that are present in the body and which can trigger a massive regenerative process.

WHAT IS REGENERA?

Regenera (autologous stromal stem cells) is a specially designed system that uses autologous cell transplantation by utilising the cells which are present in the patient’s own body. This treatment triggers a regeneration and tissue renewal processes. Various fields of medicine already use this procedure – such as aesthetic dermatology, trichology, plastic surgery, orthopaedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, etc. Effectively, the treatment takes place only once; when the patient is both the donor and recipient of these miraculous stem cells and with all follow up maintenance treatments being repeated once every two to three years.

Regenera has been used for skin rejuvenation and wound or scar management for some time, but we now have CE clearance for the treatment of hair loss. It is quite exciting to see how this treatment works for hair loss in burns and scarred areas.

WHICH AREAS CAN BE TREATED?

Regenera stem cell treatment is a ´minimally invasive technique´ and is suitable for any facial area or scalp area, as well as other body parts, according to the physician’s recommendation. The Regenera device prepares the cell solution and then, after dilution with saline, it is applied back to the skin through a mesotherapy technique (using a thin needle).

EFFECT OF REGENERA ACTIVA TREATMENT

The first results of Regenera treatment occur after a single treatment, with patients being able to observe the first visible changes within three to six months. The recovery period is minimal, with the main results becoming apparent around six to 12 months after treatment.

Regenera is a safe and effective technique for both fighting alopecia and rejuvenating the skin, thanks to its unique methodology which does not employ any additives or chemical activators. In the case of a typical treatment, the material used is exclusively obtained from within the patient’s body. The process aims to improve the condition and quality of the skin, nourish hair follicles to give a positive visual result for the increased hair density and provides growth stimulation of new hair follicles.

Regenera is a safe and effective technique for both fighting alopecia and rejuvenating the skin

HOW IS THE REGENERA TREATMENT PERFORMED?

Regenera is performed under local anaesthesia which involves taking 3mm pieces of tissue from the hair region of the nape (the area which is least prone to androgenic alopecia). Here, the doctor collects the graft tissue. The process is virtually painless, and rapid healing is ensured due to its small size. The patented Regenera system treats the tissue samples taken and produces a beneficial stromal cell-rich solution abundant with growth factors. The physician then immediately applies this solution to the patient in the treated area described. The simplicity and effectiveness of this procedure will not limit the patient from their everyday activities.

ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA

Regenera is a treatment for androgenic alopecia, which is the most common cause of hair loss and occurs in 70% of men and 40% of women throughout their different stages of life. According to the studies, the main reason for androgenic alopecia is the male hormone (dihydrotestosterone), which occurs in both men and women. Androgens play a crucial role in the development of men from birth to adolescence, when they are responsible for the regulation of the sebaceous glands, sweat glands, libido, beard growth and hair growth. On the other hand, the development of alopecia is related to the sensitivity of hair follicles to the androgen levels. This hormone causes the hair to be weaker and thinner which is the first symptom of baldness, while at the same time its effect can also greatly reduce the life cycle of the hair, which causes both slower growth and diminutive hair follicles. AM

Dr Ashish Dutta has spent the past 20 years in the aesthetics sector and runs the Aesthetic Beauty Centre in Newcastle. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and has held the position of secretary at the European Society of Aesthetic Surgery (ESAS), the British Association of Body Sculpting (BABS) and the International Division of American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ID-ABCS). He is also vice president of the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS).