Stem cell hair therapy
Stem cell therapy represents the frontier of regenerative hair restoration. By harnessing your body's own regenerative potential, this treatment delivers concentrated growth factors and stem cell-derived compounds directly to the scalp - reactivating dormant follicles, extending the hair growth cycle, and stimulating new hair production without surgery.
What is Stem Cell Therapy for Hair?
Stem cell hair therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses stem cells and their bioactive secretions (growth factors, cytokines, and signalling proteins) to stimulate hair follicle regeneration. Unlike traditional hair transplants that redistribute existing hair, stem cell therapy aims to reactivate dormant follicles and promote new hair growth from within.
The treatment works by targeting the dermal papilla - the control centre of the hair follicle. Key molecular signals like Wnt, Noggin, and Hedgehog pathways are activated, which drive hair follicle stem cells out of dormancy and into active growth. Clinical studies have shown up to 29% improvement in hair density - significantly higher than the 0.4-2% seen with topical minoxidil alone.
At Zeeva Clinic, Dr. Shah uses advanced autologous stem cell protocols - harvesting cells from your own tissue (adipose or follicle bulge) to ensure biocompatibility and safety. This is combined with growth factor-rich preparations for maximum therapeutic effect.
How Stem Cell Hair Therapy Works
Assessment & Planning
Comprehensive trichoscopic evaluation to assess follicle viability, miniaturisation patterns, and suitability for stem cell therapy. A personalised protocol is designed.
Cell Harvesting
A small tissue sample is obtained - either from adipose tissue (fat) via mini-lipoaspiration or from hair follicle bulge via punch biopsy. The procedure is minimally invasive under local anaesthesia.
Processing & Isolation
The harvested tissue is processed in a centrifuge to isolate stem cells and concentrate growth factors. The resulting preparation is rich in regenerative compounds including PDGF, VEGF, and TGF-beta.
Scalp Injection
The stem cell preparation is injected at 5mm depth directly into the scalp at the level of hair follicle roots. The session takes approximately 30-45 minutes with minimal discomfort.
Benefits of Stem Cell Hair Therapy
Who is Stem Cell Hair Therapy For?
- ✓Men and women with early to moderate androgenetic alopecia
- ✓Patients with thinning hair where follicles are still viable but weakened
- ✓Those seeking a cutting-edge, non-surgical approach to hair restoration
- ✓Alopecia areata patients (stem cells can modulate immune response around follicles)
- ✓Post-transplant patients wanting to boost graft survival and growth
- ✓Patients who have plateaued with PRP or minoxidil treatment
- ✓Those interested in regenerative medicine approaches
Starting at
₹15,000 per session
Protocol of 2-3 sessions recommended. Can be combined with PRP or GFC for enhanced results. Package pricing available.
Book Free AssessmentFrequently asked questions
PRP uses concentrated platelets from your blood, while stem cell therapy uses actual regenerative cells (from fat tissue or follicle bulge) along with their growth factor secretions. Stem cells have greater regenerative potential and can differentiate into various cell types. Both treatments can be combined for enhanced results.
A typical protocol involves 2-3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions every 6-12 months. Your exact plan is determined based on the severity of hair loss and response to initial treatment.
Most patients notice reduced hair fall within 4-6 weeks. New hair growth typically becomes visible at 3-4 months, with continued improvement over 6-12 months as follicles move through their growth cycle.
Yes. We use autologous stem cells (from your own body), eliminating any risk of rejection or allergic reaction. The procedure is performed under sterile conditions with local anaesthesia. Side effects are minimal - temporary redness or mild soreness at injection sites.
Absolutely. Stem cell therapy can enhance hair transplant results by improving graft survival rates, accelerating healing, and stimulating growth in the transplanted area. Many patients opt for stem cell therapy as a complement to their transplant procedure.
Not exactly. A stem cell hair transplant (hair cloning) - where new follicles are grown from stem cells in a lab - is still in experimental stages. What we offer is stem cell-assisted therapy that uses regenerative cells to stimulate your existing follicles. This is clinically validated and available today.
Interested in Stem Cell Hair Therapy?
Book a free consultation with Dr. Anchal Shah to find out if stem cell hair therapy is the right treatment for your hair restoration goals.
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