Thigh Fat Injections: A Potential Cure for Baldness, Say Scientists
Injecting fat from the thighs into the scalp has shown promise in preventing baldness and thickening hair, particularly for scarring alopecia. A scientific review found that this technique increased hair thickness and reduced hair loss in individuals with scarring alopecia and male pattern baldness. The treatment controls inflammation within the scalp, increases hair density and diameter, and is considered a potentially effective method for hair loss and alopecic conditions. Fatty tissue contains growth factors that aid in hair regeneration and fight inflammation. Side effects were generally mild and temporary.