Regular Member Montrose02 Posted December 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted December 30, 2009 anyone seen this website: http://www.returninghope.com/h...em-cell-therapy.html. It seems they are using stem cells from your waist and then injecting it into the scalp. I setup an online consultation with them. This seems similar to PRP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member brentipold Posted December 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted December 30, 2009 Interesting stuff. The procedure is sort of like prp, but really nothing like it. Ive never heard of this treatment before, and Id like to learn more, but I cant watch of the videos. No before or after photos are shown. Im not sure if I cant watch the videos because of my browser or the website is messed up.. Have you watched them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JimJohnson Posted December 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted December 30, 2009 vid has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair_me_out Posted December 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted December 31, 2009 What is PRP? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Hair_me_Out, To learn about PRP, view Is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Effective in Treating Hair Loss? Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Montrose02 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2010 Just wanted to post the email I received from the doctor. Definitely will not be doing this procedure. Too much money for something that may not work. My name is Grant Phillips and I am the Business Director of Returning Hope. I would first of all like to thank you for your enquiry on Hair Restoration utilizing stem cell therapy. Returning Hope works with various medical institutions and doctors in Asia that actively provide adult stem cell treatments. Currently our company has been working with Fat Stem Cell Technology to help patients, especially those looking for Hair Restoration therapy. Abdominal fat contains a highly effective type of stem cell, called Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). MSCs are the same type of stem cells that are found in bone marrow, which have been used in bone marrow transplants for over 50 years. These cells are harvested from the patients abdominal region and re-administered to the scalp. I have attached a diagram that I believe you will find useful regarding the Stem Cell Therapy process for Hair Restoration. I have included some relevant infomation regarding the Returning Hope Hair Restoration process utilizing Adult Stem Cell Therapy: ??? The treatment involves 2 phases. ??? The first phase covers 3 days including the extraction of fat from your body to derive the stem cells. ??? The second phase covers 3 days approximately 3 months after the 1st phase. ??? The treatment includes a one year home supply of hair care and nutritional supplements tailored for your treatment ??? Cost of the treatment is USD 20,000 (travel cost excluded). ??? A deposit of 60% is required to confirm the treatment. ??? The therapy is generally booked within 30 days of receipt of payment. ??? The Hair Restoration treatment will take place in Seoul, South Korea. ??? You are required to book your own airfare & hotel (a preferred hotel listing will be sent to you for consideration). ??? Statistically, 80% of patients see some form of improvement but approximately 20% do not experience any change in their condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Maxxy Posted January 2, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2010 2 trips and $20,000+ for an 80% chance of "some form of improvement" - where do I sign up? :-S. I'm actually pretty surprised they are so open about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair_me_out Posted January 2, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2010 Sounds like you'd be much better off booking a HT instead. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairHope Posted January 4, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yay, another pay to play clinical trial. Dec. 2004 - 1938 Grafts via Strip Feb. 2009 - 1002 Grafts via FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Davis Posted January 11, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 11, 2010 $20 k for something that might work? for real? HAHAHA What is their reasoning for the 20% it does not work on? For the 80% it does work on, what are the results? How large is the treated area and is there a noticeable difference? For $20k the results better be comparable to at least a 6k graft HT First transplant with karamikian 6/05, less than 1000 to my hairline, result was mediocre at best. 2nd HT with Feller 2/08, 3000+ to my front third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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