See us for Hair Loss Treatment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maple Shade, New Jersey, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas. The Falcone Center offers Hair Loss Treatments to residents.
What is ACell?
ACell is a biodegradable extrACellular matrix (ECM) derived from porcine bladder endothelial cells. ExtrACellular matrix is a collection of molecules that are released from cells providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells. When this protein matrix is injected into the scalp, the body’s own growth factors and healing proteins are recruited to the hair follicles to stimulate their functioning.
Because ACell is porcine-derived (from pigs) patients should consider their therapeutic choices based on personal and religious preferences.
ACell is an FDA approved protein matrix used extensively in wound care to repair and remodel damaged tissues. Use of ACell for hair restoration is considered off-label as the company that makes ACell has not filed for the FDA indication to use ACell specifically for the treatment of hair loss. What has been found clinically is that the combination of ACelland growth factors injected the same day can improve the quality of hair by activating dormant hair follicle cells for more than a year. Combination therapy if more effective than one treatment alone.
Current use of Acell for hair loss is based on clinical best practices and standards of care.
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What is the treatment and recovery process?
When you arrive at the office, we will take photos of the treatment area. If it is your first treatment, we will review the procedure, risks, and benefits and have you sign a consent form after your questions are answered. Local anesthetic cream will be applied to your arm and scalp. A simple blood draw will be done from your forearm. Please make sure you have eaten something and are well hydrated prior to arrival to assist in the blood draw.
Your blood will process at a rate of 17 minutes per tube drawn. The total processing time can take almost an hour so please bring something to entertain you during this time.
Once the growth factors are ready, Dr. Falcone will provide additional anesthesia using the injection of lidocaine into the scalp. It will take between 15 to 30 minutes from the time that we start the injection process until you are ready to leave the office.
You can expect your scalp to feel sore for approximately 48 hours after treatment.
Who should consider the ACell + Growth Factor Hair Treatment?
Our combination Hair Treatment offers the opportunity to do something about hair loss early by helping to maintain and improve hair follicles for as long as possible. It can help to slow down or even stop thinning hair.
The Falcone Center offers a unique, Integrative Hair Loss Solution taking into consideration the many factors that can affect hair loss. During your consultation, our team will discuss your complete medical history, hair loss history, nutrition, and genetic factors. Taking a functional medicine approach to hair loss, our team will work with you to help you look and feel better both now and in the future. We will make treatment and maintenance recommendations offering the latest in surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatment options.
Acell + Growth Factor Treatment is applicable for:
- Patients suffering from more advanced hair loss who are not ready for a hair transplant but want to increase hair density.
- Patients who are considering a hair transplant and want to maximize the result of their transplant by using ACell and growth factors pre- and post-treatment to nourish the existing and newly transplanted hair follicles,
- Men and women suffering from hereditary hair loss.
- Patients who have less hair growth in the eyebrow area.
- This treatment can be used in conjunction with treatments such as Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) but is also an option for those who want to maintain their hair without using medications.
- Patients who are seeking treatment options for alopecia areata especially if steroid treatment has not helped.
When will I see results?
Because the Acell + Growth Factor hair treatment is stimulating the body’s own repair mechanisms, it will take time to see the full effect. Some patients notice new hair growth in as little as three weeks with the sprouting of new hairs typically most visible around the front of the hairline. It may take 3-6 months to really notice the full effect. Improvement may continue for over a year.
How can I maintain my treatment results?
It is important to visit the office every 4-6 month after your hair loss treatments to evaluate and modify your treatment plan depending on your treatment response and desired result. To keep your hair growth thriving, it will take assessment and maintenance therapies. You don’t want to wait until the result of your treatment has completely diminished before returning. If you start to experience increased hair shedding or decline in hair thickness, the timing for your return is more urgent.
How much does an ACell+Growth Factor treatment cost?
The cost of treatment will vary based on the rate and extent of your hair loss and the treatment plan selected.
Combination treatment with ACell injection is more expensive as the ACellExtraCellular Fibrin Matrix is very expensive. In addition, we know that the quality of growth factors used in the treatment of hair loss is very important. High concentrations of blood growth factors to combine with Acellcan only be achieved in a more sophisticated device such as the Magellan device we use at the Falcone Center. Technology, product purity and quality do make a difference!
The ACell Hair Treatment takes considerably more time to perform. The treatment can also be combined with ALMA TED Treatment. Patient receiving ACell treatment prior to ALMA TED on the same day will receive a 15% discount on both treatments.
Investment in the ACell+ Growth Factor hair treatment + ALMA TED Treatment from the beginning may save you time and money in the long run as the combination therapy lasts longer. This is also helpful in terms of planning your treatment within your social and work calendar. ACell + Growth Factor Hair treatment involves a few days of downtime as you need to take it easy to avoid swelling in the scalp.
Some patients only require one ACell + Growth Factor Hair treatment to see significant benefit or one Acell treatment combined with 3 ALMA TED sessions.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, and bank checks. Should you need assistance in financing your procedure we accept CareCredit®, Patient Fi and Cherry. The Falcone Center staff can assist you if you wish to apply for financing or visit our website financing section.