PRP and Acell as Non-surgical treatment option for hair loss?

There are different treatments for hair loss that are available in the market. One treatment option that has gained popularity specially among women is PRP and Acell. PRP or the Plasma Rich Platelet injections is considered a nonsurgical treatment option that is used either in combination with hair transplant, or Acell injection in some cases.

PRP is a concentration derived from clients' own blood. It has growth factors that stimulate hair growth when injected into the scalp. Not all PRP for hair loss is created equal. When it comes to stopping hair loss, a 5-10 times concentration of platelets is best. Achieving this concentration requires more sophisticated and expensive technology than a simple centrifuge. Depending on the intended use, PRP may or may not contain red or white blood cells. However, PRP contains a concentration of platelets that is higher than one's own blood.

Once in the scalp, PRP growth factors begin to degrade quickly so any benefit to thinning hair will be short lived and usually minimal. Therefore, this requires continuous treatments of the PRP injections . As a rule most doctors that offer PRP recommend that it be repeated 2-3 times a year to maintain any benefit. It is also suggest increased benefit if it is combined with ACell  injections.

ACell is a protein matrix that when injected into the scalp recruits the body’s own intrinsic growth factors and healing proteins over a period of several months. It is suggested that the combination of ACell and PRP provide a continuous supply of growth factors to the native hair follicles for several months. The combined treatment of highly concentrated PRP and Acell is suggested improved hair growth over time. Repeated treatments are necessary and the results are not guaranteed.

P.R.P is considered a nonsurgical treatment and clinical studies about its effectiveness and long term results are not conclusive or scientifically proven. One can either blindly accept the claims these products make or you can approach them with some skepticism to discern the treatment's reliability. It is always good to look for documented proof or scientific studies on any medical treatment option. FDA approval is one way to discern whether the product in fact been studied and proved that it has stimulated hair growth in a majority of persons using it in a safe manner with minimal side effects.

At meshkin medical clinics all viable options for hair loss are discussed with the client. The treatment is customized based on the cause, degree of hair loss and clients needs and concerns.

For more information on cosmetic hair products, you can visit www.meshkinmedical.com or call (949)219-0027 for a free consultation.

Can Cosmetic products help with hair loss?

Can cosmetic products help with hair loss ?


For some patients with severe hair loss, cosmetic products can be the only viable option. These products are the only available option for those who have a strong family history of hair loss, and aggressive male pattern hair loss that began early. #Hair transplantation may never be an option for such a patient, who will eventually have no hair from which to transplant.

Cosmetic Products that can help treat hair loss are creams, colored sprays, and powders that help to camouflage thinning areas, as long as there is some hair present. They do not treat the hair loss process. Hairpieces have also been worn throughout time as a means of covering up bald spots and giving the appearance of fuller hair. The most common hairpieces are glue adhesive, weave attachments and clips. It is important to note that hairpieces require monthly maintenance and should be replaced regularly.

It is important to research these products thoroughly before using them. There are many undocumented “miracle cures” that have circulated the market since the 19th century. One of these recent options is PRP or plasma rich platelet treatment which is offered as an option at some clinics. There is no scientific proof that it can help with treatment of hair loss. One can either blindly accept the claims these products make or you can approach them with some skepticism to discern the treatment's reliability. It is always good to look for documented proof or scientific studies on products or any medical treatment option. FDA approval is one way to discern whether the product in fact been studied and proved that it has stimulated hair growth in a majority of persons using it in a safe manner with minimal side effects.

At meshkin medical clinics all viable options for hair loss are discussed with the client. The treatment is customized based on the cause, degree of hair loss and clients needs and concerns. 

For more information on cosmetic hair products, you can visit www.meshkinmedical.com or call (949)219-0027 for a free consultation.

Any advantage in using ARTAS and NeoGraft VS. other hair transplant techniques?

There are two different techniques in harvesting hair from the donor area. One is the strip method or FUT and the other is the punch method or FUE. Basically, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a revival of the old punch technique obtaining donor hair with a small circular cutting instrument. While ARTAS and Neograft are aggressively being promoted to the public as the superior technique for performing hair transplants, they work by actually performing the extraction of hair grafts through the FUE technique. These two devises are different instruments used in the market to do FUE extraction siding punches to harvest follicular units one at a time from the donor area for harvesting the grafts.

Neograft was introduced about 5 years ago, and is a machine that a physician or a technician uses to perform the follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure. Neograft has done tremendous amount of marketing in the past years to present itself as a new technique in hair transplantation. However, it is simply not a new technique but a machine that is used to harvest grafts from the donor site. These machines are usually used and sold to physicians who have never done a hair transplant and have no experience in any aspects of hair transplantation. Usually Neograft appears on a long list of other procedures that a doctor performs, and it is likely that the surgeon is not specialized in hair transplant and is doing it as a side job. It has a motorized hand held circular punch that is attached to a suction tube. Its large circular tip contributes to collateral damage of the surrounding hair and some burial of the grafts during the extraction stage. It is more reliant on a human to extract the hair from the donor site. Therefore, most Neograft doctors hire a Neograft technician to perform the procedure not only in the harvesting part but also to oversee the design and incision making of the recipient sites. This means that minimal input is required of the surgeon into both harvesting and making the incisions for the recipient area. It should be noted that the involvement of an experienced and specialized hair transplant doctor is critical in terms of achieving natural appearing results.

ARTAS is also another machine that utilizes computer technology to guide the device in the removing of each graft by itself. It is used to extract hair from the donor site using the FUE technique. It facilitates the extraction stage of the FUE, however it is associated with graft burial during this stage. Due to its larger tip, there may be some collateral damage to the surrounding hairs as well, which will limit the number of hair available for extraction in the donor area. This larger tip also contributes to larger circular scaring in the donor area. This machine also ensures minimal involvement of the physician in the harvesting of the grafts.

Both of these machines have some advantages in that they help speed up the graft extraction process in the FUE technique. However, the use of these devices does not assure an aesthetic result. Like all other cosmetic procedure, hair transplantation results are largely dependent on the design, distribution and the artistic ability of the hair transplant specialist. Donor harvesting whether using Neograft or ARTAS is one part of hair transplant surgery, the other part is the design and graft distribution into the recipient site. The extraction of the hair from the donor area has nothing to do with how the hair will look in the recipient area. The recipient area is another aspect of the hair transplant that should be discussed and planed out in detail before moving forward with the procedure. So it is very important to choose an experienced doctor both for harvesting of the grafts and also for design and placement of grafts to the recipient area and discuss the options in detail to ensure optimal result that would meet your expectations.

Dr. Mike Meshkin, a hair transplant specialist based in Los Angeles and Orange County offers many advises to his clients about the #hairtransplant procedures.

To find out more about your hair loss, visit one of Dr. Meshkin's hair transplant and #hairrestoration clinics in Los Angeles or in Irvine locations. Dr. Meshkin will use the latest techniques to find out the cause of your hair loss and give the best hair restoration recommendation that is customized to your needs and concerns.

If you are suffering from hair loss or hair thinning you can contact us at (949) 219-0027 to schedule for a free consultation or visit our website at www.MeshkinMedical.com.To find out about the procedure, and the cost you can visit wwww.meshkinmedical.com or call us at (949)219-0027 for a free consultation.

How much discomfort is associated with hair transplant?

How much discomfort is associated with hair transplant?


One of frequently asked questions is the degree of discomfort during and after hair transplant. Generally, many people express little to no pain felt during the procedure. Some mild discomfort is typical as the anesthetic is injected, but once the area is numb there is virtually no pain. Should the numbing medicine wear off during the procedure, more anesthesia is injected to make the patient comfortable. Surgical hair restoration actually results in less operative discomfort than many other surgical procedures. The first night following the procedure, medication is prescribed to relieve any discomfort if necessary. Most people do not feel pain or discomfort one or two days following the procedure and can return to work right away. In general most people return to their normal routine after one week following the procedure.


​At Meshkin Medical hair restoration clinics, Dr. Meshkin uses combinations of medications and newest techniques to make the procedure very comfortable and almost pain free. Most of the clients are either watching a movie or sleep during the entire procedure. Almost all of his patients are amazed at the level of comfort they experience during this surgery.


To find out more about the procedure visit www.meshkinmedical.com or call (949)219-0027 for a free consultation.