Scalp analysis with a microcamera | Akacia Medical

In order to provide the right treatment, an accurate diagnosis is required. With our advanced micro camera, we can zoom in on the scalp and see details that are invisible to the naked eye.

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Why Micro Camera?

Detailed Analysis

With micro camera we can:

• Zoom in - Zoom in on the scalp in detail
• See invisible details - See details that are invisible to the naked eye
• Accurate diagnosis - Give an accurate diagnosis based on what we see
• Tailor-made plan - Create a tailor-made treatment plan

Why Important?

An accurate diagnosis is important because:

• Right treatment - Right treatment requires right diagnosis
• Avoiding wrong treatment - Avoiding treatments that don't work
• Optimal outcome - Give the best possible result
• Saving time - Save time by starting with the right treatment

What Can the Micro Camera Show?

Density of hair follicles

We can analyze:

• Number of hairs - Exact number of hairs per square centimeter
• Density - Density of hair follicles in different areas
• Changes - Changes in density over time
• Comparison - Comparing different areas

Blockages

We can see if the hair follicles are:

• Blocked by sebum - If sebum blocks the hair follicles
• Product residue - If product residue is blocking the hair follicles
• Dead skin cells - If dead skin cells are blocking the hair follicles
• Inflammation - Signs of inflammation on the scalp

Quality of the hair strands

We can assess:

• Hair strand quality - The quality of the individual hairs
• Thickness - The thickness of the hairs
• Health - The health and structure of the hairs
• Damage - Signs of damage or injury

Treatment Plan Based on Analysis

Laser treatment

If the analysis shows:

• Low density - Low density of hair follicles
• Blockages - Blockages that can be treated
• Inflammation - Inflammation that can be treated

Laser treatment may be appropriate.

Medication

If the analysis shows:

• Hormonal problems - Hormonal causes of hair loss
• Inflammation - Inflammation requiring medication
• Specific diseases - Specific hair diseases that require medication

Medication may be appropriate.

Surgery

If the analysis shows:

• Permanent hair loss - Permanent hair loss where hair follicles have died
• Bald patches - Bald patches that can be restored
• Sufficient harvest area - Sufficient harvest area for transplantation

Surgery (hair transplant) may be appropriate.

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The process

Consultation

At the consultation:

1. Microcamera analysis - We do a thorough analysis with a micro camera
2. Assessment - Assessing the health and status of the scalp
3. Discussion - Discuss what we see and what it means
4. Treatment Plan - Creates a customized treatment plan

Follow-up

• Regular analysis - Regular analysis to monitor progress
• Adjustment - Adjust the treatment plan based on results
• Documentation - Document changes over time

Benefits of Micro Camera Analysis

Accurate Diagnosis

• Scientifically based - Accurate diagnosis based on what we see
• No guesswork - No guesswork, just facts
• Clear picture - Clear picture of scalp status

Tailor-made Plan

• Individual plan - Each plan is individual
• Based on analysis - Based on what the analysis shows
• Optimal result - Gives the best possible result

Time saving

• Start right - Start with the right treatment from the beginning
• Avoiding the wrong treatment - Avoiding treatments that don't work
• Faster results - Faster results with the right treatment

Frequently asked questions

Does the analysis hurt?

No, the analysis is:

• Non-invasive - Non-invasive and painless
• Convenient - Very comfortable for the patient
• Fast - Takes only a few minutes

How Often Do I Need to Analyze?

Recommendations:

• At consultation - At the first consultation
• During treatment - Regularly during treatment
• Follow-up - For follow-up of results

Conclusion

Micro-camera analysis is the basis for an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan. By seeing details that are invisible to the naked eye, we can provide the right treatment from the start and optimize the outcome.

This in-depth analysis forms the basis of the treatment plan we develop for you, whether it's laser treatment, medication or surgery.

If you want to analyze your scalp or have questions, contact us for a free consultation where we can do a thorough analysis and discuss treatment options.

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