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How to Stimulate Hair Regrowth

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Naturally treat your hair loss and promote hair regrowth! This little treatment offers stimulation and increases blood circulation to the scalp along with increasing cell production and collagen.

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, at the University of Pennsylvania, have discovered that mildly wounding the scalp or micro-bleeding may be the big hair loss cure of the future we’ve been searching for. Derma-rolling has been used in the aesthetics industry for years with successful results. The treatment works the same for the scalp.

By rolling the device below and causing small wounds in the scalp we trigger a reaction of harm to the skin which then in turn promotes a healing response and stimulation.

The result of Derma-rolling stimulates regeneration in the areas it is applied to, it can also work to stimulate hair regrowth (in places where hair loss has occurred). The scalp and face (think beards) are most commonly effected in a positive way!


Increased blood circulation in the scalp may also help because the increased blood flow may help remove more DHT from the hair shaft –providing a reduction in DHT.

Professional Laser treatment or LLLT is the most effective proven way to stimulate the blood flow across the entire scalp promoting less shedding and new hair regrowth.


This cold red laser light is absorbed by specialized cells deep within the follicle, providing energy to enhance cellular respiration and hair growth.

Blood flow and circulation is a hair follicles best friend!  Consider your natural options to a healthy growing experience.

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HPIHair: 1st in Nashville to begin TED Treatment!

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TED treatment (TransEpidermal Delivery) is an ultrasound-based system that uses sound waves and air pressure to enhance the penetration of a powerful topical hair growth formula into the scalp.

This combination is designed to increase blood flow, optimize scalp health, and stimulate hair follicles to produce thicker, stronger, healthier hair.

When Alma TED is used with this topical formula, it promotes increased blood flow to the scalp and a healthier, thicker, stronger head of hair. It offers these benefits without the discomfort and shedding commonly associated with in-office hair growth treatments.

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Who is a Good Candidate for Treatment with Alma TED? – Patients who are experiencing hair shedding, hair loss or hair thinning may be good candidates for treatment with TED. A consultation is recommended to determine if you are a good candidate for TED treatment. TED was developed to be used on any individual that is suffering from hair loss or wants to improve the overall thickness and appearance of their hair.

What Should I Expect with Alma TED? – TED is a quick, 20-25 minute treatment. During your consultation, our Clinical Trichology team will perform a detailed evaluation of your scalp and hair, quantifying your hair density and hair caliber in each zone, as well as assessing your overall scalp health to personalize and customize the best treatment plan for you. You’ll notice improvements within one month of your first treatment.  Best results are seen after a series of 3 treatments. 

Is the Alma TED Treatment Painful? – No, the treatment is quite comfortable and, for many patients, relaxing. You can expect to feel a warm sensation from the device and a vibration or ringing sound through the course of treatment, but there is no pain involved. No needles and no anesthesia are required. No trauma or discomfort at the scalp.

Before and after results of a hair restoration treatment plan of a man
Before and after Alma TED technology for hair restoration results density results of a woman

Baseline and Post 4 Treatments. Photo Courtesy of Lady Dy, MD, FAAD

Baseline and Post 2 Treatments.
Photo Courtesy of Lady Dy, MD, FAAD

How Soon Will I See Results From Alma TED? – You can expect to see minor results after one TED treatment, but it is typically recommended to have a series of at least three TED treatments, one month apart, for optimal results.

How does Alma TED compare to other non-surgical/non-invasive Regenerative Treatments? – It’s important to know that every patient is an individual, and there is no “one size fits all” therapy. Other therapies at HPIHair are typically a once/twice-a-year treatment, whereas TED would require a series of three treatments, one month apart and can be repeated if need quarterly for optimal growing results.

Does Alma TED regrow a new hair follicle? – Unfortunately, no. The only way to restore hair growth to a severely depleted area is through hair transplantation. However, TED can be used in conjunction with hair transplants to help slow, stop, and reverse the progression of hair loss in non-transplanted areas.

How Can TED help Hair Growth? – TED uses low-frequency “ultrasonic” acoustic sound waves and air pressure to drive topical hair growth treatments deep into the skin through a process called acoustic cavitation. This use of sound waves to increase the penetration of topical treatments is called sonophoresis.

Through the process of Alma TED or “TransEpidermal Delivery,” we can increase the penetration of topical hair growth treatments through the top layer of skin, allowing more of the active ingredients to reach the hair follicles located below.

What are Current Patients Saying About Alma TED?

“TED was painless and honestly, somewhat relaxing. I felt as though I could take a quick nap during the procedure.”  – M. Baily

“I felt like I was getting a 30 minute scalp massage. It’s only been a few weeks but my hair definitely looks and feels thicker already.” – C. Smith

“No Pain. I heard a soft vibration but it was soothing. The HPIHair team is amazing.” – Bob

Before and after Alma TED technology for hair restoration results density results of a woman

Baseline and Post 2 Treatments. Photo Courtesy of Lady Dy, MD, FAAD

Before and after Alma TED technology for hair restoration results density results of a man

Baseline and Post 3 Treatments. Photo Courtesy of Shraddha Desai, MD, FAAD

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Q&A with an Expert in Hair Loss

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Q&A with an expert in hair loss

Anyone can experience hair thinning.  Left on our own, we often don’t know why hair loss starts.  Twenty-year hair loss specialist Kimberly Vaughn answers your personal questions on alopecia, or hair loss.  Kimberly is the managing director of HPIHair in Nashville and a compassionate hair coach certified as a World Trichologist Society trained professional.  She specializes in hair preservation, hair restoration, and hair replacement.

Kimberly Vaughn

Question: I am a 27-year-old woman who is in great health (at least I think).  Workouts are on my schedule three to four days a week.  I am a vegan and work hard at getting enough protein in my diet, drink plenty of water, and my hair is still falling out.  What is going on?

Answer: From your description above, the first three thoughts that come to mind are:
1) Has something major happened in your life within the past 9 months? COVID, break up, etc…
2) When was the last time that you had a physical with a wholistic blood work up?  This means, ALL hormones, thyroid tests, vitamins, and minerals. 
3) Do you have a genetic predisposition to hair loss? Parents, grandparents, aunts that have thinning hair?  Hair loss is a complicated topic with varying roads to travel in the quest for answers. The first step, and many times the hardest is determining the cause(s) of the hair loss.  As with any health concern, we need to understand the cause/effect scenario to determine treatment options.  Start looking for your answers, with factual evidence and get your blood work done.

Question:  I am in my early 30s and now wear hats every day.  What are my options to have hair again and can it look natural?

Answer: Hair loss is a challenging subject for men, no matter how old you are.  The photos you shared confidentially illustrate a significant hair loss on the top and crown of your head.  Treatment for advanced hair loss, such as you are experiencing, has limitations.  However, we now have many more options than ever before!  If you are considering a hair replacement to fully cover the scalp, Nashville offers many options for hair replacement studios.  Another options to consider is Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) treatments.  This is a tattoo-type procedure performed on the scalp to camouflage the bare skin, mimicking the look of a hair follicle.  SMP is performed in sessions and can offer as much camouflage as needed.  Either replacement or permanent camouflage are good options.  Do your homework though!  Ensure you have selected the best provider for your solution.

Question:  My hair has been thinning for a few years and continues to worsen.  My dermatologist has diagnosed my problem as androgenic alopecia.  Does this mean I will start losing more hair or will my hair become patchy and fall out in clumps?  After seeing several pictures online, I am more worried now than even before the diagnosis.

Answer: Take a few deep breaths, we will sort through the differences and you should feel better shortly.  Androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata are very different diagnoses and conditions.  The word “alopecia” simply means hair loss.  As you would imagine, the word androgenic refers to heredity and can be referred to as male-pattern hair loss or female-pattern hair loss.  Alopecia areata is an auto immune condition causing hair loss on the head, face, and other parts of the body.  It is very different than its stepsister androgenic alopecia.  Both hair loss conditions are extremely devastating and can affect your appearance in different ways, depending on your gender, age, and ethnicity. 

Alopecia areata treatment, if started at the onset of the diagnosis, can be very successful and reduce the likelihood of further episodes.  Look deeply into your diet and overall health and consider steroid injections or micro needling procedures.  We have seen strong, promising results with the above treatments.  With androgenic alopeicia, although very different in nature and pattern of hair loss, a holistic approach is the best place to begin as well.  Hormones, thyroid, genetics, diet, and overall health are also key drivers adding to the genetic predisposition.  Don’t blame your family!  Eighty million of us experience some form of hair loss during our lifetime and blaming our amazing family isn’t the way to go!