Stimulating hair growth: from classical techniques to the synergy of Tesla Med
- Koen Welsch
- 23 hours ago
- 4 min read
Thinning hair and hair loss are problems that affect millions of people worldwide. For some, it means a loss of self-confidence, for others, a daily frustration in the mirror. It's no wonder that extensive research has been conducted over the past decades on ways to stimulate hair growth and slow hair loss.
Anyone who delves into treatments will discover a wide range of methods: from PRP therapy to light therapy, from mesotherapy to peels. Each of these techniques has its value, but they often focus on only one or two principles. Think of improving blood flow, stimulating growth factors, or increasing the absorption of active ingredients.
The award-winning Tesla Med system distinguishes itself by not opting for a single approach, but by synergizing multiple proven principles into a single treatment. In this long read, we'll guide you through the most commonly used techniques, the underlying principles, and demonstrate why Tesla Med is the logical next step in modern trichology.
How does hair growth actually work?
To understand how treatments affect hair growth, it is important to understand the hair growth cycle .
Anagen phase (growth phase): normally lasts 2–6 years. During this phase, hair grows actively.
Catagen phase (transition phase): a short period of 2–3 weeks during which the hair follicle retracts.
Telogen phase (resting phase): Lasts about 2–4 months. The hair eventually falls out and is replaced by a new hair in the anagen phase.
In people with genetic predisposition or hormonal influences, the anagen phase often shortens, while the telogen phase lasts longer. The result: hair becomes thinner, falls out more quickly, and grows back less frequently.
Hair loss treatments usually intervene in this cycle. They attempt to prolong the anagen phase, activate dormant follicles, or improve the hair follicle's environment (blood flow, nutrients, inflammation).
Overview of the most commonly used techniques
1. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
PRP stands for "Platelet-Rich Plasma" and uses the body's own platelets. The principle is simple: blood is drawn, centrifuged, and the plasma rich in platelets and growth factors is injected into the scalp.
Operating principles:
Stimulation of growth factors
Improvement of microcirculation
Strengthening of the hair follicle
Advantages: of course, because your own blood is used.
Limitations: invasive (injections), variable results and usually expensive.
2. Stem cell therapy
Stem cell therapy is an innovative approach that uses stem cells or stem cell-conditioned media to stimulate regeneration processes. These cells or extracts contain signals that can stimulate tissues to repair themselves.
Operating principles:
Regeneration of the follicle environment
Stimulation of growth factors
Benefits: future-oriented, regenerative.
Limitations: often still in research phase, expensive and limited availability.
3. Mesotherapy & virtual mesotherapy
In traditional mesotherapy, cocktails of active ingredients (such as vitamins, amino acids, or DHT inhibitors) are injected into the scalp using very fine needles. Virtual mesotherapy uses electroporation: electrical pulses temporarily open cell membranes, allowing ingredients to penetrate without a needle.
Operating principles:
Infusion of active ingredients (e.g. DHT inhibitors, peptides)
Improved follicle uptake
Benefits: targeted and local.
Limitations: Repeated sessions required, effect strongly depends on the cocktail used.
4. Microneedling
Microneedling uses rollers or pens with ultra-fine needles to create tiny microchannels in the skin. This stimulates wound healing, growth factors, and increases the absorption of active ingredients such as serums.
Operating principles:
Improve microcirculation
Activation of dormant follicles
Better absorption of active ingredients
Advantages: relatively accessible, often combined with serums.
Limitations: temporary redness, may be painful.
5. LLLT / light therapy
LLLT stands for Low Level Laser Therapy and is often used in the form of laser helmets or LED panels. Red and near-infrared light stimulate the mitochondria in the cells, which in turn produces more ATP (energy).
Operating principles:
Improved microcirculation
Increased cell metabolism
Extension of the growth cycle
Advantages: needle-free, painless, safe.
Limitations: Often requires prolonged and frequent use.
6. Microcurrent / bioelectrical stimulation
Microcurrent uses very low electrical currents to stimulate the skin and underlying tissues. It has long been used in aesthetics for skin tightening, but in trichology, it can stimulate follicles and improve nutrient absorption.
Operating principles:
Stimulate microcirculation
Fibroblast activation and growth factors
Improve recording
Advantages: non-invasive, combinable.
Limitations: effect depends on parameters, often multiple sessions required.
7. Peels & scalp detox
A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair growth. Peels or exfoliants remove dead skin cells and excess sebum. This can be combined with soothing or nourishing ingredients.
Operating principles:
Improve scalp health
Supporting the microbiome
Better absorption of active ingredients
Benefits: simple and visible improvement of skin condition.
Limitations: mainly supportive, no direct growth factor stimulation.
The ten most important operating principles
From the comparison of techniques
we can distinguish ten universal operating principles:
Improving microcirculation
Strengthening the hair follicle
Reducing the DHT effect
Stimulation of growth factors
Activation of dormant follicles
Extension of the growth cycle
Infusion and absorption of active ingredients
Improving scalp health
Supporting the microbiome
Reducing inflammation
Each technique utilizes some, but rarely all.
Tesla Med: synergy in one system
The award-winning Tesla Med IonStream 680 Pro system combines all these operating principles in a single treatment. A combination of IonFlows, Packaged Sampling Microcurrents, Ozone Therapy, Nanodermabrasion, and Electroporation creates a unique synergy.
Main effects of Tesla Med:
Improved microcirculation – stimulates blood flow and oxygen supply.
Fights bacteria, fungi and viruses – thanks to ozone and cold plasma.
Reduces inflammation – beneficial for sensitive or irritated scalps.
Stimulates growth factors – through fibroblast activation and bioelectrical stimuli.
Strengthens the hair follicle – thanks to fibroblast contraction.
Improves absorption of active ingredients – through electroporation and IonFlows.
Supports microbiome and scalp condition – through nanodermabrasion and peeling effect.
Instead of individual treatments that each utilize one or two mechanisms, Tesla Med offers a complete, needle-free and comfortable 360° approach that is in line with modern insights in trichology.
Conclusion
The quest for improved hair growth has led to many techniques, each with its own value. But while PRP primarily stimulates growth factors, microneedling improves absorption, and LLLT activates microcirculation, Tesla Med combines all these principles into one integrated system .
With Tesla Med, the client not only experiences immediate improved absorption and more vital hair, but also long-term, clinically proven results in hair density and scalp condition.
Tesla Med is the logical next step in hair growth stimulation: the synergy of science, technology and practical experience, brought together in one award-winning system.
