Follicular Units: If one were to examine hair under the microscope, we would see that hair grows naturally in groupings of one, two, or more hairs. These naturally growing groups of hair are called follicular units. Follicular units also contain one or two vellus hairs (very fine hair), sebaceous glands, a small muscle, nerves and blood vessels which supply the hair with nutrients. A small band of collagen surrounds the follicular unit. Beacause you have all the necessary components for optimum growth, follicular units (FUGs) are the most effective method of hair transplantation resulting in optimum results. To achieve greater density without compromising the quality of the recipient area or the grafts themselves, the utilization of Follicular grouped grafts provide the density which is recommmended.
ELOS Laser Technology: ELOS stands for Electro-Optical Synergy. It is the cornerstone of the Pitanga DSR system for hair removal and skin rejuvenation. Electro represents the biopolar radiofrequency current (RF), while Optical represents the pulsed light or optical energy. Both the RF and pulsed light energies are emitted from a chilled handpiece tip. The synergy that occurs between the RF and light offers a remarkable new way for treatment of cutaneous skin indications.
Traditional Laser or light-source has long been used for thermolysis of targets in the skin. Hair removal, pigmented lesion removal, vascular lesion removal, non-ablative skin renewal or dermal remodelling are examples of indications that are successfully treated by a variety of wavelengths and filtered spectrum light. A common issue in treatments done by traditional laser or light-source is two-fold:
1. Not enough light energy absorbed by targets means less efficacy.
2. Too much light energy absorbed by non-targets means collateral damage or unwanted side effects, usually to epidermis or dermis.
ELOS presents a solution for both problems. Since the light and the RF play equal but different roles in the formula, efficacy will not be compromised for safety, and safety will not be compromised for efficacy.
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