Treating hereditary hair loss using a new method called AMT or Autologous Micrograft Therapy.
is AMT technology or Autologous Micrograft Therapy, an innovative treatment for thinning hair and hair loss using stem cells from our own hair follicles by extracting scalp tissue to separate cells that have the ability to stimulate hair growth. Then inject it back into the area that has thinning hair problems. To restore the hair roots to be stronger. Stimulates the creation of new hair naturally. See results of changes within approximately 3-6 months. Suitable for both men and women who have thinning hair problems. I have hereditary fine hair that requires hair follicle treatment without surgery.
Studies have shown that AMT, or micrograft injection from one’s own hair follicle tissue, Can help increase hair density by +20-30% within approximately 3-6 months compared to PRP, which in a review of research found that it can increase density on average by +25-30% within ~3-6 months. The difference is that AMT may take fewer times. But there is less research than PRP, so it is considered an “interesting” option, but be sure to discuss treatment options and realistic expectations with your doctor before making a decision.
There are 4 target groups suitable for AMT:
1. Unable to grow hair Mostly due to 2 reasons: there is little hair at the back of the head or the hair at the nape of the neck is very thin.
2. Unable to draw blood or difficult to draw blood
3. There are travel restrictions, such as being abroad or in different cities, making it impossible to travel to do PRP or radiation at the clinic at the appropriate frequency.
4. Unresponsive to other treatments, such as having used drugs/radiotherapy/used PRP but are still not satisfied with the results. The MP will recommend AMT along with using DHT blocker drugs because AMT alone does not have the effect of counteracting DHT hormones.
Steps for doing AMT
Step 1: The patient arrives at the clinic. The clinic will have a robe to wear over it. To prevent the patient’s shirt from being soiled from the hair roots.
Step 2: Take the patient into the operating room. The first step will be in the prone position where the doctor will collect hair roots from the occipital area, which will not be as much as a hair transplant that requires 1000-2000 grafts.
By doing AMT 1 time, only 20-40 grafts will be collected, or only 1% of the hair transplant. In addition, at MP, we also use a Gramax long hair drill to harvest the hair roots. This allows the patient to not have to shave before harvesting the hair roots. It is less painful, does not leave marks, and is convenient and quick to do.
Step 3 After the hair root collection is complete. The patient will wait in the supine position. In this step, the doctor will take the collected hair roots and spin them to convert them into liquid three substances can be extracted: Progeneitor cell or hair follicle stem cells, Exosome or a group of communication substances between cells that helps hair follicle cells work better, and Extracelluar Matrix or a group of substances that are like an environment that makes hair roots grow faster.
Step 4 After extraction is complete. The doctor will take 6-10 cc of liquid from the hair roots and inject it all over the head to help stimulate the roots.
Step 5 after injection is completed The patient will be taken to clean the wound, wash the hair, and be exposed to red light before returning home. The doctor will prescribe anti-infection medicine and hair growth medicine for the patient to take home.
In summary, AMT is a new option for treating hereditary hair loss. However, the results of treatment depend on many factors and even after AMT is done, we should still use medicine along with it for better treatment efficiency.
