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To say you haven’t heard of theHydraFacialis almost like saying you haven’t heard of Botox or Fraxel.
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But can a noninvasive, drug-free system actually encourage such a big change inthinning hair?
Meet the experts:
What does Keravive do?
So, does it?
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That all depends on your definition of obtaining fuller and healthier-looking hair.
“It’s designed to complement hair-growth treatments rather than replace them.”
Those treatments may includeplatelet-rich plasma(PRP), topicalminoxidil, andexosome therapy.
That said, you may notice a difference even if you aren’t treating hair loss in other ways.
Similar to a facial, exfoliation will allow better penetration of other products."
Regardless of your expectations, there’s no harm and a fair amount of enjoyment in getting Keravive.
What happens during a Keravive treatment?
“It is a three-step treatment using the HydraFacial machine and its vortex technology,” Dr. Fromowitz explains.
And that’s more or less where the similarities between Keravive and the original HydraFacial end.
“We ensure proper contact with the scalp and pucker it into the skin.”
Finally, you’re sent home with apeptide-packed spray.
“This is designed to continue using nourishing ingredients such as vitamin B5,” says Dr. Shirazi.
Blancato says clients are instructed to use it once every night and to also practice scalp massage.
“We repeat this process once every four weeks,” she tellsAllure.
Keravive is intended to be repeated three times.
“It requires continued treatment to maintain results,” Dr. Fromowitz says.
But keep in mind, different people have different concerns and goals.
“Every patient has a different starting point,” Blancato says.
Who’s a good candidate for Keravive?
For the most part, nearly everyone hair jot down and texture are irrelevant.
But it may be more appealing to people with certain scalp issues, like dryness.
She adds that certain skin conditions should be discussed before you begin your session.
Where is Keravive available and how much does it cost?
However, prices may vary more than that depending on the practitioner and where you live.
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