How does Dr. Wesley's Scarless Pilofocus work?

[sausage]

He is trying to piss everyone off, that is Ironman's aim. Don't know why he is hated on here, as I have not been a member for long.........but it is sad that he feels he has to rant about something he knows nothing about just to annoy others.


Aristas seems to know what he's talking about....although I don't know him, or if he has standing/respect around these forums but I believe him.

[greatjob!]

He is trying to piss everyone off, that is Ironman's aim. Don't know why he is hated on here, as I have not been a member for long.........but it is sad that he feels he has to rant about something he knows nothing about just to annoy others.

It's because he is a bald, angry, bitter little man. He used to be a very constructive, knowledgeable member of the forums. Then Dr. Gho came along and he went full retard, never go full retard, never.

[Artista]

Hello all,
Thank you Sausage for that positive comment. There will always be a percentage of people out there who will comment negatively like the one you had mentioned. It is in our best interest to stay positive though.
We all know that eventually some type of regenerative hair treatment will become available to us. Until that time has come, we should either utilize what is available to us now or individually reassess how we look at ourselves. Reason being- None of us wants life to 'pass us by'.
As far as Dr Wesley's new approach to FUE surgery is concerned,
I was privileged enough to get insight to his technique through the PowerPoint presentation containing all of its current data, photographic evidence and a viewing of his innovative new instrumentation which is awaiting an OK from the FDA .
Keep in mind guys, I am a regular member here just as you are.
I have been doing extensive research on hair loss treatments for quite a while. In the past , thankfully, I had not jumped on something right away that seemed to be a good thing. Research research research, will either prove or disprove what you had hoped for.
I know that you must keep your mind objective and realistic when doing so, and I have. There is nothing wrong with staying positive about Dr Wesley's upcoming technique because he WILL be presenting all of it at the ISHRS Conference this October anyway.
When I am scheduled as a patient for Dr Wesley's phase testing later this year, I will be glad to do so but dont think I wont have a little bit of apprehension attached. Who wouldnt? We are talking about surgery of course.
I have confidence in Dr Wesley though. He is a sincere guy and I could sense that he really wants to take hair surgery on up to the next level.
Don't allow negativity to infect you but dont be naive either.
Cheers.

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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 ...

[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.

[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"

[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 ...

[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.

[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.

[sausage]

Arista - when do you start the trial?

[Artista]

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

[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.