Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Anna Avaliani

Did you know that every day you lose about 50-150 of your hair strands naturally? It’s a part of both men’s and women’s hair cycles. Hence no one is alone in the world of hair loss because it is simply, inevitable.

In certain cases, hair loss turns excessive and that is when it might begin to bother you. With this at the forefront of experts’ minds, there have been immense improvements in finding ways to regenerate your hair growth. Haute Beauty expert Dr. Anna Avaliani is here to share the next big thing, exosome injections for hair growth; these are the details.

What are exosomes?

Exosomes are membrane-bound vesicles that are released by cells and can be taken up by other cells. They are thought to play a role in cell-to-cell communication and have been proposed to be a potential therapy for a variety of conditions including hair loss.

Exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), in particular, are umbilical cord lining-derived cells with a self-renewing ability. Multiple studies have reported that MSCs could elicit therapeutic effects via differentiation and/or secretion of factors such as growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines.

MSCs consist of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and are acellular. Studies have confirmed that these extracellular vesicles have beneficial effects on inflammation, autoimmunity, and regeneration, and contain over 300 growth factors responsible for wound repair and tissue regeneration. In this case, hair growth.

How often can one receive exosome hair treatments?

The response varies. In general, it is recommended to wait three to six months between sessions to see the full potential results.

Do the exosome injections hurt?

With the right care protocol, there is no pain at all. Dr. Avaliani uses her signature custom-formulated numbing cream and the smallest needles on the market to ensure the most comfortable experience. For extra comfort, the office offers a nitrous oxide Pro-Nox system to make it a very easy experience.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Anna Avaliani

What are the contraindications to receiving exosome treatments?

• Having an active infection at the site of the injection
• Being pregnant or breastfeeding
• Having active malignancy and receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments
• Having a history of anaphylaxis to exosomes treatments in the past 

How do I know if exosome hair treatment is right for me?

It is highly recommended to schedule your expert in-person consultation with Dr. Avaliani to have a full and proper assessment of your hair loss situation. Dr. Avaliani’s office carries a full range of ‘everything under the sun’ and Dr. Avaliani is a master of creating custom-tailored treatment plans to help achieve the best and only natural results. Dr. Avaliani’s office also offers virtual consultations for those who live outside of NYC or the country and will be more than happy to help you schedule your virtual visit.