Stem Cell Treatment for Hair Loss is one of the innovative methods used for those struggling with hair loss. Hair loss, which can result from causes such as genetics, stress, hormonal changes and environmental factors, affects many people's self-confidence. Stem cell treatment aims to support the healthy and natural regrowth of lost hair by stimulating the hair follicles with stem cells taken from your own body.
What Is Stem Cell Hair Treatment?
Are you struggling with thinning hair or bald patches? You are not alone – millions of people around the world experience some form of hair loss. In Türkiye, almost a third of men over 25 and 40% of women experience hair loss, so a great many people are looking for a solution to this common problem.
We are proud to offer solutions that help our patients regain their lost self-confidence and feel good about themselves again.
To start your hair regrowth journey, you can book a consultation appointment at the practice of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ.
What Is Stem Cell Treatment?
Stem cell treatment (in Turkish) for hair loss involves the application of stem cells obtained from fat tissue in the patient's body. The stem cells obtained can differentiate into specialised cell types that can replace damaged or missing hair.
Once obtained, the stem cells are injected into the affected area of the scalp. As these stem cells become active, they can produce new follicles and help the lost hair in the affected areas grow back healthily.
The advantage of stem cell hair treatment over other options is that it does not require major surgical intervention or ongoing medical care. Once the procedure is complete, it helps restore natural growth over time with minimal maintenance.
Causes of Hair Loss in Both Men and Women
In both men and women, hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, from genetics to lifestyle and environmental issues.
The most common cause of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia. This type of hair loss is caused by hereditary factors that can be passed down from either side of the family.
Other causes of hair loss in men may include diabetes, thyroid problems, cancer treatments and even certain medicines.
The most common cause of hair loss in women is female pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia. Much like in men, hair loss in women can also be caused by a genetic predisposition, but it usually appears later in life, in the 40s or 50s.
Other causes may include stress-related problems such as telogen effluvium (hair shedding) or anagen effluvium (alopecia), hormonal imbalances due to childbirth or certain medicines, nutritional deficiencies such as anaemia, and more.
What Is Stem Cell Treatment for Hair?
Stem cell treatment for hair is a non-surgical regenerative treatment method used to stop hair loss and encourage hair to grow back. Stem cells are special cells that can turn into other cells in the body and play a critical role in repairing damaged tissue. In this treatment, stem cells are injected directly into the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
How Are Stem Cells for Hair Obtained?
Many of the stem cells used in hair restoration are obtained from the patient's fatty tissue. Fatty tissue is a rich source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which have the potential to differentiate into various cell types, including those found in hair follicles.
The procedure usually involves a minimally invasive liposuction to collect a small amount of fat from the patient; the collected fat is then processed to isolate and concentrate the stem cells. These concentrated stem cells are then injected into the scalp where hair loss has occurred.
Advantages of Stem Cell Treatment for Hair
Stem cell treatment for hair loss offers a treatment option for people experiencing thinning or baldness.
Supports Hair Regrowth: Hair stem cell treatment aims to support hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the scalp.
It is a non-surgical method: This treatment is an approach that does not require surgical intervention.
The Patient's Own Cells Are Used: Because the stem cells are obtained from the patient's own body, the risk of an allergic reaction or rejection is minimised.
Duration of Effect: Although it varies from person to person, stem cell treatment can provide an effect lasting 5–10 years.
Stem Cell Hair Treatment with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ
Stem cell hair treatment offers an innovative solution for those experiencing hair loss. This non-surgical method aims to support the regrowth of natural hair thanks to stem cells obtained from the patient's own body. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ, based on Bağdat Avenue in Istanbul, performs this treatment after assessing the patient.
Whether stem cell hair treatment is suitable for you is assessed at a consultation. To book an appointment and get more information, you can arrange a consultation with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ by clicking here.
