acell update

[dan4880]

anyone have current info. on the use of acell with HT surgey, and what doctors are successfully using it

[orlhair1]

It was used in my surgery both in the donor site and with the grafts. I know Dr. Cooley works with it as well. Not sure who else is using it.

[Blake Bloxham]

Here is the most recent update I've seen from Dr. Rassman (who is currently completing ACell clinical trials):

 

I have seen most of the half dozen people that I performed ACell plucking procedures. They averaged 200-300 plucked grafts. Although there was some growth from the plucked hairs, there was just as much growth in the control group as in the ACell treated group. I would conclude from this that I have not replicated the results reported by others.

 

With regard to the large number of patients where I used ACell in the wounds of strip surgeries, I have seen some value, although I have not called them all back to evaluate their wounds.

 

For hair multiplication, I am not considering performing more of these procedures until I view the results of others at the upcoming ISHRS meeting in Anchorage, Alaska this September.

 

source: balding blog

 

Like Dr. Rassman stated, I believe the upcoming ISHRS conference will reveal some new information.

[GreaseDJ]

Dr. Cooley is also using Acell as part of his standard procedure in the donor area and he bathes the grafts in acell during the holding time. I am amazed at how my donor healed and I attribute that to the Acell. I think we have a long way to go before I would trust plucked multiplication with Acell

[dan4880]

thanks for the info.

[Blake Bloxham]

Grease,

 

Most of the early data/cases seem to indicate that ACell will be advantageous in donor scar healing. Definitely exciting! I look forward to more information on the role ACell plays in donor scar healing.

[orlhair1]

During my surgery it was used in the donor site and small particles were used with the grafts.