How does Dr. Wesley's Scarless Pilofocus work?

[yeahyeahyeah]

Thank you for your request. Let me begin by saying that you are approaching this personal issue in the correct manner: actively reaching out to a physician trained in the specialty of hair loss rather than by solely relying on information obtained passively online.



The scarless surgery technique that Dr. Wesley pioneered is still in the early clinical trial phase and - thanks to a recent $1.5M research grant - is now scheduled to be made available with FDA Approval in late 2013. Not only will new patients benefit from this technique, but even patients undergoing current techniques will benefit from this novel approach in a subsequent session. Dr. Wesley will be happy to discuss with you the details surrounding this novel method and he will be able to answer your specific questions about how this surgical technique may benefit you through a careful in-person examination of your hair characteristics as well as a review of your medical history. Appropriate candidates will also be invited to take part in a more advanced clinical trial scheduled to take place later this year.



Please be aware that the clinical trial will likely involve very small sessions (less than 400 grafts) at first before much larger sessions are realized the following year. While there is evidence from other investigative studies that suggest donor regeneration is possible based on this approach, the upcoming clinical trial will focus on this aspect. It has, however, not yet been proven unequivocally. Dr. Wesley has been invited to present his research findings related to this novel hair follicle harvesting technique at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Conference held in San Francisco, CA, in October of 2013. Therefore, patients interested only in learning only about the scarless surgery technique are strongly encouraged to tune in during the fall of 2013 when Dr. Wesley will fully disclose the various details of scarless surgery on the various hair loss forums. You will receive an emailing alerting you when that public disclosure does take place.

[sausage]

ok, cheers anyway.

[Artista]

I can only speculate that it may be the advanced phase trial test based upon how long he has been involved with this now. Of course it could also be that a certain # of test patients have to be utilized for the instrumentation approval phase .. In other words. I don't know Sausage. LOL

[sausage]

Sausage, Based on what Dr Wesley has stated , I will be scheduled for either October or November.

So, are the trails you are going to be entering a 2nd phase? I understand other trials have been done or are in progress. Do you know the difference between the earlier trials and the trials you are entering into?

Thanks.

[Artista]

Sausage, Based on what Dr Wesley has stated , I will be scheduled for either October or November.

[sausage]

Arista - when do you start the trial?

[huawei]

I contacted Pilofocus......I got this response:

The scarless surgery technique that Dr. Wesley pioneered is still in the early clinical trial phase and - thanks to a recent $1.5M research grant - is now scheduled to be made available with FDA Approval in late 2013.

Please be aware that the clinical trial will likely involve very small sessions (less than 400 grafts) at first before much larger sessions are realized the following year. Once results are consistently reproduced, the device will be made available for all practices specializing in surgical hair restoration.

Dr. Wesley has been invited to present his research findings related to this novel hair follicle harvesting technique at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Conference held in San Francisco, CA, in October of 2013.


Right....first I don't understand why they state that the device is scheduled for availability later this year but then go on to mention the following year when talking about larger trial sessions. Do you know what they mean Arista?

The other thing that I don't get is that they call it 'the scarless technique' and don't mention anything about regeneration, yield etc.........is it's best feature that it is scarless, if it is good at regenerating, I would place regeneration above scaring, seeing as scaring would be covered by new hair growth. Makes me worry that they are not mentioning anything about regen.

The email also went on to say that if you want a consultation Dr Wesley is available to do a consultation in relation to Pilofocus and can give you a price based on what you need.........a consultation costs $100, as I am in the UK it is too costly for me to come over.......is anyone in USA going to check this out.....it could be useful in getting more information about Pilofocus before October......including prices.

Judging from the email you have received it seems as if there is going to be a degree of continuing R&D into the device after its initial launch which isn't a bad thing.

Because it's not approved to regrow hair but as a scarless technique. Much in the same way rogaine doesn't advertise results on the temples only the crown because that's all it is "proven" for scientifically. Furthermore as there is only anecdotal evidence of donor regrowth it's expected that they remain rather coy until its repeatable and consistent. Otherwise it just remains a possible bonus effect to complement the scarless treatment. An added incentive.


Everyone should just chill out about this, we have a member who is getting the treatment done and believes in it wholeheartedly from what he has seen that we haven't and that should be enough for us to understand that even if it won't regrow the donor that it's still one hell of a step up from FUE. So everyone should relax and take any info we receive from Artista or that comes out of Pilofocus in the meantime as bonuses leading up Dr. Wesley's presentation only a few months from now where all of our questions will be answered.

[hellouser]

Sure, everybody is an "angry little troll" as soon as he is saything things (more accurate FACTS) losers like you don't want to hear. What else ...

Losers like you are detrimental to online discussions. Please leave.

[534623]

My assumptions of you aren't based on nothing, they are in response to your entire body of online posts, which clearly point to you being an "angry little troll"

Sure, everybody is an "angry little troll" as soon as he is saything things (more accurate FACTS) losers like you don't want to hear. What else ...

[greatjob!]

hmmm, I wonder WHO is the angry little troll ... what a psychopathic loser ...

My assumptions of you aren't based on nothing, they are in response to your entire body of online posts, which clearly point to you being an "angry little troll"

[sausage]

Hi! Thanks for opening your mouth when you have not a clue what you're talking about. IM is an angry little troll, and that is why I made that comment.

As for me, you probably shouldn't make assumptions about people based on nothing, especially considering my situation is probably 1000 times worse than yours. I started loosing my hair right after puberty, I was a NW 3 by my sophomore year of high school, and by 20 I was a very diffused NW 5/6. The story goes on and gets worse, but I am now 30 and I think you get the picture. So please shut the f**ck up and don't act like you know anything about me.

Don't reply to Ironman, I don't want yet another thread full of arguments with him. Just report him, everyone pissed off with him should report him.

[534623]

Hi! Thanks for opening your mouth when you have not a clue what you're talking about. IM is an angry little troll, and that is why I made that comment.

As for me, you probably shouldn't make assumptions about people based on nothing....

hmmm, I wonder WHO is the angry little troll ... what a psychopathic loser ...

[greatjob!]

Did you really just mock someone for being bald, on the BALDtruth forums?????

Aren't we all bald here?...Oh wait I'm sorry.... I forgot that most of you on this website are paranoid 21 year olds who actually have full heads of hair.

If your not bald then get of the f***ing forum!

Hi! Thanks for opening your mouth when you have not a clue what you're talking about. IM is an angry little troll, and that is why I made that comment.

As for me, you probably shouldn't make assumptions about people based on nothing, especially considering my situation is probably 1000 times worse than yours. I started loosing my hair right after puberty, I was a NW 3 by my sophomore year of high school, and by 20 I was a very diffused NW 5/6. The story goes on and gets worse, but I am now 30 and I think you get the picture. So please shut the f**ck up and don't act like you know anything about me.

[sausage]

I contacted Pilofocus......I got this response:

The scarless surgery technique that Dr. Wesley pioneered is still in the early clinical trial phase and - thanks to a recent $1.5M research grant - is now scheduled to be made available with FDA Approval in late 2013.

Please be aware that the clinical trial will likely involve very small sessions (less than 400 grafts) at first before much larger sessions are realized the following year. Once results are consistently reproduced, the device will be made available for all practices specializing in surgical hair restoration.

Dr. Wesley has been invited to present his research findings related to this novel hair follicle harvesting technique at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Conference held in San Francisco, CA, in October of 2013.


Right....first I don't understand why they state that the device is scheduled for availability later this year but then go on to mention the following year when talking about larger trial sessions. Do you know what they mean Arista?

The other thing that I don't get is that they call it 'the scarless technique' and don't mention anything about regeneration, yield etc.........is it's best feature that it is scarless, if it is good at regenerating, I would place regeneration above scaring, seeing as scaring would be covered by new hair growth. Makes me worry that they are not mentioning anything about regen.

The email also went on to say that if you want a consultation Dr Wesley is available to do a consultation in relation to Pilofocus and can give you a price based on what you need.........a consultation costs $100, as I am in the UK it is too costly for me to come over.......is anyone in USA going to check this out.....it could be useful in getting more information about Pilofocus before October......including prices.

[medion1]

It's because he is a bald, angry, bitter little man.

Did you really just mock someone for being bald, on the BALDtruth forums?????

Aren't we all bald here?...Oh wait I'm sorry.... I forgot that most of you on this website are paranoid 21 year olds who actually have full heads of hair.

If your not bald then get of the f***ing forum!