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Where can CALECIM be used?

As the name suggests, the CALECIM Professional Advanced Hair System is designed for use on your scalp. However, the company also has a professional serum for your face, which is used alongside microneedling in clinic. It has equally impressive results, specifically for treating inflammation.

Who is suitable for a CALECIM hair treatment?

The CALECIM Professional Advanced Hair System is best suited for people with mild to moderate hair loss. That includes hair loss due to hormonal imbalances such as after pregnancy, hair shedding due to stress, and female pattern balding, which tends to begin around perimenopause. It was designed to help women who have previously felt ‘unheard’ in their hair loss, too, as well as for people who have used other hair drugs like Minoxidil and found that these does not work for them.

More recently, CALECIM has also been proven to help improve the hair quality of individuals diagnosed with Long Covid, which has been shown to trigger hair thinning in some people. Your practitioner will be able to let you know if you are a good candidate at your consultation.

How quickly can you see results?

The process is very straightforward, so your treatment time can be as little as 15-30 minutes per session, depending on your degree of hair thinning. However, you’ll need to have at least six sessions to see signs of hair regrowth after your in-clinic sessions, and closer to 12 weeks when using the weekly at-home offering. You’ll also get the best results by using the at-home treatment as part of a regular maintenance programme.

How does it compare to other treatments for hair loss?

Traditionally the main solution available to use for hair loss and thinning (aside from tackling any health concerns), is medication. Standard remedies that you may have heard about are Minoxidil and Finasteride. However, the major drawback is that you have to apply these every day (for the lotions) or take them every day (when they’re pills) and continue to take them to see results, which means compliance (aka actually remembering to do this) can be a challenge.

Other popular options include PRP, which involves injecting the platelet-rich plasma from your blood back into your scalp, to rejuvenate the hair follicles. This has been shown to work (if you can cope with the blood taking) although sessions are expensive and the treatment also relies on you having enough high-quality plasma in your blood to see results. Finally, the most invasive option is a full hair transplant, which can offer very effective results, but there are more risks and it is a much more invasive surgical treatment.

What CALECIM offers is something minimally invasive, relatively fast, and it’s available for at-home use, as well as in the clinic.

Are there clinical studies on the CALECIM Professional Advanced Hair System?

Yes, and the company proudly displays a selection of them on its website. They range from in-vitro (aka lab-based) studies into the system’s proven ability to act on the hair follicle to trigger hair regrowth; a clinical observation study presented at the World Congress of Dermatology demonstrating the successful use of umbilical cord stem cells alongside microneedling for male and female hair regrowth; and a case study showcasing the effective treatment of Covid-19-induced scalp alopecia.

How much does CALECIM treatment cost?

On average, you can expect to pay upwards of £250 per session, or around £1500 for six sessions in-clinic. The at-home programme retails for £315 for a six-week supply.

What is the aftercare like for the CALECIM hair treatment?

Your head is likely to be a little sore post-treatment and you may have some small patches of redness. Some rarer side effects are bruising or swelling, but these should also calm down very quickly.

You should avoid washing your hair for up to 48 hours after treatment. If you are using the treatment at home and have not used up the whole vial of serum during the treatment, you can apply the remainder of this over the next 48 hours. You’ll also be advised to minimize how much you touch your scalp to help speed up any healing time, and should keep hairstyling products to a minimum for a couple of days.

How painful is a CALECIM treatment?

The CALECIM hair serum itself just feels a little damp on your scalp, but the microneedling may trigger some discomfort. It shouldn’t be really painful though, and you or your practitioner can vary how hard the device is pressed into your scalp if you do find some areas less tolerant than others. The hairline for example tends to be a more sensitive area.

Can the treatment be combined with others to boost results?

Some practitioners like to combine CALECIM with LED red light therapy – after the product is needled into your scalp, you’ll lay under a device for 15-20 minutes. Red light has been shown to help tackle the inflammation that can accelerate hair thinning.

Are there any pre-treatment considerations?

The treatment works best when delivered onto clean hair so there’s no debris, such as a buildup of oil or dandruff, which may affect penetration. It can also help reduce the risk of infection after microneedling.

However, the main thing to consider (and address if necessary) pre-treatment is whether there could be any underlying treatable causes of your hair thinning or hair loss. That’s why many aesthetic doctors or trichologists (sometimes colloquially called ‘hair doctors’) recommend a blood test pre-treatment if there’s a suspicion something specific could be the cause. For example, an underactive thyroid gland may cause hair loss, as well as an iron deficiency, which due to our periods can be more common in women.

Who created CALECIM?

CALECIM® Professional was created by Singapore-based Biotech company CellResearch, which channels 18-years of stem-cell research and technology into its CALECIM® Professional formulas.