Male pattern baldness is a widespread concern among many men. Various treatments, including topical solutions, prescription medications, and surgical hair restoration, are available. One of the emerging methods gaining popularity is micrografting. In this context, we will explore the procedure’s execution and the advantages and disadvantages associated with micrografting.

What is Micrografting?

Micrografting, also known as Autologous Micrografting Technology (AMT), involves utilizing your own skin tissue to slow down hair loss and stimulate the growth of existing follicles. It differs from traditional hair transplantation micrografts, which consist of individual follicular units containing 1–2 hairs. The procedure is conducted under local anesthesia, and a biopsy is taken from the back of the neck.

Small skin grafts are then harvested from the hairline in the region with the strongest donor hair follicles. These grafts are placed in a device resembling a centrifuge to separate stem cells, progenitor cells, and growth factors. Progenitor cells, functioning similarly to stem cells but more effective in stimulating hair growth, are isolated. The mixture is subsequently injected into areas of the head experiencing hair thinning.

The Benefits of Micrografting

Micrografting, also known as Autologous Micrografting Technology (AMT), offers several benefits for individuals experiencing hair loss:

Utilization of Your Own Tissue: Micrografting involves using your own skin tissue, reducing the risk of rejection or adverse reactions.

Stimulation of Existing Follicles: The procedure aims to stimulate the growth of existing hair follicles, contributing to natural-looking results.

Different from Traditional Hair Transplantation: Unlike traditional hair transplantation micrografts, which contain 1–2 hairs per unit, micrografting focuses on utilizing small skin grafts with stem cells, progenitor cells, and growth factors.

Local Anesthesia: The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, minimizing discomfort during the process.

Minimally Invasive: Micrografting is a minimally invasive procedure, reducing the risk of complications and promoting faster recovery.

Addressing Thinning Hair Areas: The harvested grafts are injected into areas of the head where hair thinning is occurring, targeting specific regions for improvement.

Enhanced Hair Growth Stimulation: The inclusion of progenitor cells, which are more effective at stimulating hair growth than stem cells, contributes to enhanced results.

Micrografting Procedure

The procedure begins with the administration of local anesthesia to ensure the patient’s comfort during the process. A small biopsy is taken from the back of the neck. This biopsy serves as the source of skin tissue for the micrografts. Small skin grafts are harvested from the hairline in an area where the donor hair follicles are strongest. These grafts contain stem cells, progenitor cells, and growth factors. The harvested grafts are placed in a device similar to a centrifuge. This device is used to separate the stem cells, progenitor cells, and growth factors from the rest of the tissue. The centrifuge process isolates the stem cells and progenitor cells, which play a crucial role in stimulating hair growth.  The separated mixture of stem cells, progenitor cells, and growth factors is injected back into the areas of the patient’s head where there is thinning hair. This targets specific regions for enhancement.