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Stem cell banking is a quick, non-invasive process involving the harvesting of 50 intact hair follicles from the scalp. The stem cells within these follicles contain your own valuable stem cells, which undergo viability analysis and cryopreservation at -196°C in Acorn’s biobank.
Storage enables you to quickly access your stem cells for emerging regenerative therapies.
Secretomes are a specialized and cutting-edge bioactive blend of exosomes, growth factors, and stem cell-secreted proteins derived autologously from your very own harvested hair follicle stem cells.
Secretomes are produced from your very own banked stem cells to create a personalized topical regenerative treatment which we administer alongside microneedling. Secretosomes contain 2-34 times more bioactive components than platelet-rich plasma (PRP), including growth factors that outperform exosomes alone with their broader active profile, all without the need for live stem cells.
By minimizing rejection risks by using your own cells, you can target hair thinning through pathways not normally available (such as WNT/ β-catenin), which promote follicle regeneration and anagen phase transition. Studies on stem cell derived secretomes show increases in hair density, thickness, and growth by boosting dermal papilla proliferation and vascularization.
Proactive, natural, futureproofing — visible regrowth in just 90 days.
Secretomes provide broader regenerative effects than exosome treatment alone due to their comprehensive and robust mix of bioactive molecules.
Secretomes encompass exosomes plus additional growth factors, cytokines, peptides, and proteins, all of which play distinct and proactive roles in hair follicle regeneration and growth. In comparison, exosomes focus narrowly on targeted cell signalling via vesicles. Secretomes offer superior inflammation reduction, circulation improvement, and hair growth outcomes.
After receipt at the clinic, it takes a maximum of 60 days to prepare your secretome treatment.
During a quick, in-office visit, roughly 50 intact hair follicles are collected from your scalp.
Each follicle sample undergoes viability analysis to confirm the health of the stem cells inside.
Viable follicles and their stem cells are cryopreserved at -196°C in Acorn’s biobank.
Your cells remain securely stored until you’re ready to use them for a treatment like secretome therapy.
Banking your hair follicle stem cells now means preserving them at their most potent state, before age or progressive thinning can affect their regenerative potential.
Choosing to bank now:
Dr. Linkov offers Acorn stem cell banking and secretome therapy at City Facial Plastics in Midtown Manhattan. They are among the first practices in New York to bring this technology to patients.
Exosomes are stem cell derived vesicles harvested from lab cultured cells whereas secretomes are derived from your own cells. While exosomes only include vesicle targeted signals, secretomes include exosomes plus growth factors, cytokines, and various signalling proteins. Because secretomes are produced by your own cells there is minimal rejection risk. Secretomes also have a broader regenerative profile compared to exosomes, targeting multiple bioactive pathways.
Stem cell banking is worth considering for a wide range of patients, from those without any visible hair loss yet to those actively managing thinning today.
A consultation with Dr. Linkov is the best way to determine whether stem cell banking, secretome therapy, or another treatment path fits your goals.
Acorn stem cell banking is a process that collects and cryopreserves your own hair follicle stem cells so they can later be used to create personalized regenerative treatments, such as secretome therapy.
The collection process is quick and minimally invasive. Most patients tolerate it comfortably.
After your banked stem cells are received at the clinic, preparing your secretome treatment takes up to 60 days.
Your cells are stored securely in Acorn’s biobank at -196°C until you’re ready to use them. There is no set expiration on how long they can remain banked.
PRP is derived from your blood platelets, while a secretome is derived from your own banked hair follicle stem cells. They are formulated to contain a broader concentration of bioactive components, targeting hair regeneration through a wider range of pathways than PRP alone.
Secretomes contain exosomes plus additional growth factors, cytokines, and proteins, giving them a broader regenerative profile than exosome-only treatments. Because secretomes are derived from your own cells, they also carry minimal rejection risk.
Pricing depends on the banking and treatment plan you choose. During your consultation, we will walk you through your plan costs and financing options.
Stem cell banking is a proactive step you can take today, whether or not you’re experiencing hair loss. During a consultation, Dr. Linkov will walk you through the banking process, explain how secretome therapy works, and help you decide whether now is the right time to get started.
Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. A native of New York, Dr. Linkov graduated as a salutatorian from Cornell University and received his Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Linkov conducted advanced head and neck cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Linkov is a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University (NYU), where he taught Rhinoplasty.
Dr. Linkov is a top-rated facial plastic surgeon in New York who specializes in lip lift and hair transplant surgery. He has been named one of the top 5 lip lift surgeons in the United States, is listed in the prestigious SuperDoctors New York™ registry, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, where he discussed the state-of-the-art hair transplantation procedure.
