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Could 3D Printing Be the Solution to Hair Loss?
by April Maguire
Going by the numbers, hair loss may be an unavoidable part of life. Whether you’re a man or a woman, odds are you’re going to start seeing a noticeable amount of thinning and loss by the time you reach middle age, and for some people the process starts much earlier. Given the widespread nature of this problem, millions of people are constantly searching for a solution to their hair loss, which has given rise to a number of different treatments, ranging from topical solutions to hair transplant surgeries.
Recently, however, Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories announced a startling new approach to solving the hair loss crisis. For the last several years, the researchers there have been focused on giving people new hair using 3D printing, and so far the results have been incredibly positive.
Creating Unique SolutionsThe problem with many hair loss solutions is that they are mass-produced, but hair loss affects everyone differently. Since the patterns of thinning and loss are unique to each individual, it’s unlikely that a one-size-fits-all wig or prosthetic is going to lead to ideal results. Similarly, although you may not like to like to think about it, your head isn’t perfectly round. Everyone’s head has a unique shape, with unique contours along the scalp, and these subtle variations lead to hair prosthetics having an unnatural appearance. Using the 3D printing method, however, the technicians at Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories are able to create individualized prosthetics that are unique to every patient.
A Natural-Looking ProstheticWhen you hear that 3D printing is being used to solve hair loss, you might think that people are having new hair printed, but that isn’t the case at all. The 3D printing technology comes into play as the technicians create the base for the prosthetic. Using state-of-the-art scalp mapping technology, the team at Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories creates a 3D-printed second scalp. Made from breathable, dermatologist-tested material, this second scalp is then used at the foundation for the personalized prosthetic.
Once the base of the prosthetic has been created, the technicians hand-select hair from donors that match your own hair. This healthy, natural human hair is then positioned on the prosthetic so that it matches the growth pattern and angle of your own hair, creating full coverage with a natural-looking appearance.
Not only does this new 3D technique create superior results, but it also does so without side effects or scarring. Additionally, the prosthetic can be changed over time to compensate for further hair loss or to simply alter the look of your hair. Currently, the Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories 3D solution is only available through Unique Hair Concepts, but as this process becomes more popular, you’ll likely see similar alternatives enter the marketplace.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about hair loss and how to treat it, please feel free to schedule a consultation or contact one of our representatives today!
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