The next generation
A remedy for male-pattern baldness has been one of the holy grails of medical research. As science gets closer to the root of the issue, new discoveries are making the future look hirsute.
Here’s what’s landed
Non-invasive clinical treatments
While transplants have permanent results, it can be a long and difficult process. Non-invasive treatments that have little to no downtime are becoming increasingly popular. Ouronyx, in London, offers two advanced treatments for hair
loss, which you could undergo during your lunch break.
Autologous Micrografting
Technology
This is the newer, more advanced alternative to plasma-rich platelet injections, but instead of using blood, three small grafts of healthy hair
follicles are taken to create a suspension solution of follicle stem cells, which is injected into the scalp. Although it doesn’t
grow new follicles, the formula is more effective at halting hair fall and rousing
sleepy follicles to grow a thicker mane, with an 80% success rate in increasing
hair density. Results can last up to 18 months, when top-up treatments can be administered. £2,850 per treatment,
ouronyx.com
Tricopat hair restoration
An advanced delivery
system to improve the efficacy of growth factor serum. It uses a dermabrasion tool with 0.25mm needles to create micro wounds on the scalp, aiding penetration of the serum to increase oxygen and nutrient supplies. The treated scalp is then exposed to an LED light, and pressure wave and electro stimulation, which further increases blood circulation
and extends the growth ‘anagen’ phase of your hair. A 2021 study* of 30 men, found a 14.61% increase in the total number of hairs per sq cm and a 13.62% increase in hair diameter after six months. A course involves four 20-minute sessions, every three weeks. £1,350, ouronyx.com