We introduce in detail the Cure Jet treatment method, which helps ease concerns about “pain” and “side effects” — the biggest obstacles when considering hair loss treatment. From the operating principle of the needle-free microjet spray method, to the specific differences from conventional scalp injection treatments, and Modi Hair Plant Clinic's distinctive single-ingredient stem cell culture medium protocol, we clearly summarize everything from the perspective of our medical team.
Have you been hesitating about hair loss treatment because of pain and bruising?
Hair loss has become one of the biggest appearance-related concerns for modern people, regardless of gender or age. It is well known that starting treatment early when hair loss is first detected can help preserve hair follicles and maintain hair density. However, when it actually comes to visiting a clinic and deciding on scalp care or injection treatment, many people find it hard to take that step.
The biggest reasons are “the pain felt during the treatment process” and “the bruising or irritation that occurs after the procedure.”
The scalp is a highly sensitive area where nerves and micro blood vessels are very densely distributed per unit area of the body. Therefore, even with a fine injection needle, repeatedly puncturing the scalp surface inevitably produces a sharp stinging or heavy, aching sensation. In addition, red marks or bruises may remain on the scalp for several days after the procedure, and it is common for this to cause inconvenience in everyday work life or social activities.
The innovative device that emerged to overcome these limitations of conventional scalp injection treatment and to ease the burden of pain and scalp damage that patients may experience is Cure Jet.
In this article, we will explain in detail whether Cure Jet really involves less pain, by what principle it delivers active ingredients deep into the scalp without a needle, and how it differs from conventional scalp injections.
What is Cure Jet hair loss treatment? (The principle of needle-free microjet technology)
Cure Jet is an advanced drug delivery device that, without directly puncturing the skin or scalp surface with a needle, uses ultra-high-speed microjet pressure to deliver medication finely and precisely into the dermal layer.
1. The core operating principle of the microjet spray method
The core technology of Cure Jet is converting liquid active ingredients into ultra-fine particles on a micro scale using air pressure and a precision control system.
- Ultra-high-speed spraying: The medication is instantaneously sprayed onto the scalp surface at a speed too fast to be seen by the human eye.
- Passing the epidermis and penetrating the dermal layer: Instead of a needle tearing into the skin, the finely sprayed medication particles naturally pass through the epidermal layer of the scalp and reach the dermal layer where the hair follicles are located.
- No thermal damage or physical scarring: Because it does not use heat to penetrate the skin, there is no thermal damage, and no scars or deep wounds from needle marks remain.
2. Why is the depth of drug delivery important in hair loss treatment?
The “hair follicle” and “dermal papilla cells,” the key structures that generate and grow hair, are located in the lower part of the dermal layer of the scalp. No matter how good a scalp nutrient or growth factor may be, simply applying it to the surface of the scalp makes it difficult to pass through the firm scalp barrier and reach the hair follicles.
Because Cure Jet can deliver active ingredients that improve the environment around the hair follicles accurately and evenly to the targeted dermal depth, it enables a different approach to care compared with simply applying products to the scalp surface.
Cure Jet hair loss treatment: Is there really less pain and bruising?
To start with the conclusion, Cure Jet treatment tends to involve less burden in terms of pain, bruising, and swelling compared with conventional needle injection treatment. The specific reasons are as follows.
1. No sharp needle stimulation
Conventional injection treatment involves a metal needle directly stimulating the pain receptors of the scalp. In contrast, Cure Jet has no needle, so the sharp, intense stabbing pain does not occur. The sensation felt during the procedure is closer to very fine air bubbles or water droplets lightly tapping the scalp rather than being pricked by a needle.
2. Reduced bruising and bleeding by minimizing micro blood vessel damage
Numerous micro blood vessels are intertwined like a net in the dermal layer of the scalp. When treatment is performed with a needle, these micro vessels can rupture, easily causing bleeding or bruising. With Cure Jet, the medication penetrates in the form of micro particles, seeping into the gaps, so damage to larger vessels is reduced and bleeding or bruising immediately after the procedure tends to be relatively minimal.
3. Individual differences in pain sensitivity
Of course, how pain is perceived may differ depending on individual scalp sensitivity and the area where hair loss is progressing. For example, areas where the scalp is thin, such as the forehead hairline or the temporal region, may feel the light flicking stimulation somewhat more sensitively than the crown area. In most cases, the procedure can be performed without separate anesthesia.
A detailed comparison of conventional scalp injections and Cure Jet treatment
To aid understanding, we compare conventional scalp mesotherapy injection treatment, commonly performed at medical institutions, with Cure Jet microjet treatment by key category.
| Comparison item | Conventional scalp injection (needle injection method) | Cure Jet treatment (microjet spray method) |
| Drug delivery tool | Metal injection needle | Needle-free high-pressure microjet nozzle |
| Pain during the procedure | Stabbing pain and aching sensation present | Light tapping-level stimulation |
| Bleeding/bruising after the procedure | Needle marks, micro bleeding, and bruising possible | Lower likelihood of bleeding and bruising |
| Uniformity of drug injection | Depends on the operator's manual skill and experience | Evenly sprayed at a consistent depth through device control |
| Scalp stimulation effect | Regenerative response from needle wounds | Blood flow promotion through the physical stimulation of high-pressure spraying |
| Application at Modi Hair Plant Clinic | Limitations in controlling drug clumping and pain | Verified stem cell culture medium single-ingredient protocol |
Why Modi Hair Plant Clinic uses only “stem cell culture medium” in Cure Jet treatment
Even if a device like Cure Jet has excellent drug delivery capability, in the end it is the “quality and ingredients of the medication” that goes deep into the scalp that determine the treatment outcome.
Many clinics mix exosomes, PDRN, dutasteride, and various other growth factor agents. However, at Modi Hair Plant Clinic, we do not indiscriminately mix other ingredients during Cure Jet procedures, and we adhere to the principle of using only a single, precisely verified ingredient: “stem cell culture medium.”
1. Advantages of using stem cell culture medium alone
Creating an environment for hair follicle cell regeneration: Stem cell culture medium contains a high concentration of numerous cytokines and growth factors that help activate dermal papilla cells and support the formation of micro blood vessels around the hair follicles.
Reducing the risk of interactions between ingredients and side effects: It reduces the possibility of chemical interference between ingredients or scalp allergic reactions that can occur when multiple agents are mixed together, delivering only the pure nutritional components needed by the hair follicles.
Synergy with precision spraying: Cure Jet's high-pressure micro-spray technology distributes the particles of the stem cell culture medium evenly throughout the dermal layer without clumping, increasing the absorption rate of the medication.
2. The dual effect of microjet stimulation and nutrient supply
Stem cell culture medium care using Cure Jet does not stop at simply introducing medication.
Physical stimulation: The fine pressure stimulation delivered to the scalp surface and dermal layer during the spraying process promotes micro blood circulation in the scalp and induces a regenerative response.
Biological nutrient supply: The stem cell culture medium penetrates into the dermal space opened by the physical stimulation, supporting the environment around the hair follicles firmly from the roots.
Post-treatment care and treatment interval guidance for Cure Jet hair loss treatment
Although Cure Jet is a procedure with little skin damage, maintaining proper scalp care after the procedure and an appropriate treatment interval is key to obtaining satisfactory results.
1. Recommended treatment interval and number of sessions
Treatment plans are established individually according to the degree of hair loss progression, the dryness or oiliness of the scalp, hair thickness, and the hair follicle engraftment environment.
- Initial/intensive care stage: Intensive care is usually performed once or twice at intervals of 1–2 weeks to promptly improve the environment around the hair follicles.
- Maintenance care stage: Once the scalp condition has stabilized, the interval is extended to about once every 3–4 weeks to maintain regular nutrient supply.
2. Precautions after the procedure and scalp care methods
Shampooing and washing on the day: On the day of the procedure, it is advisable to rinse lightly with lukewarm water so as to avoid irritating the scalp as much as possible, or to dry with lukewarm air at the time advised by the medical team.
Alcohol and excessive exercise: On the day of the procedure and for 2–3 days afterward, refraining from excessive alcohol consumption, saunas, and strenuous exercise that cause a sensation of heat in the scalp helps calm the scalp.
Sun protection: The scalp may become temporarily sensitive right after the procedure, so it is advisable to block direct sunlight with a hat or parasol during outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cure Jet treatment (FAQ)
Question 1. I am taking oral hair loss medication (finasteride/dutasteride). Can I undergo Cure Jet treatment at the same time?
Yes, they can be used together, and mutually complementary management can be expected. Oral hair loss medication works by suppressing the hair loss–causing factor (DHT) produced by male hormones, while Cure Jet stem cell culture medium care works by directly supplying nutrients to weakened hair follicles and improving the scalp environment. Since their mechanisms of action differ, combining the two treatments enables more comprehensive hair management.
Question 2. Can I receive Cure Jet treatment after hair transplant surgery?
Yes. In fact, many patients at Modi Hair Plant Clinic combine stem cell culture medium care alongside their treatment. There are many cases in which Cure Jet care is combined after a hair transplant to help the transplanted hair engraft stably and to prevent existing hair from thinning. However, since scalp irritation must be avoided during the engraftment period immediately after surgery, the appropriate timing for care should be determined through a detailed consultation with the medical team that performed the transplant surgery.
Question 3. How long does redness or irritation last after the procedure?
In most cases, the redness immediately after the procedure subsides naturally within a few hours, and returns to its usual state by the evening of the same day or the next morning at the latest. Since no bruising or wounds from needles remain, in most cases it does not significantly interfere with daily life or going to work.
*This is an actual patient case of a man in his 30s with a wide part due to crown hair loss who received hair follicle stem cell treatment administered with Cure Jet. Drug delivery is only one part of treatment, and results arise from multiple treatments acting comprehensively. Individual differences may occur.
The medical team evaluates the patient's condition and then determines whether the treatment is applicable. It is not a treatment performed identically for all patients.
Would you like to know more about Modi Hair Plant Clinic?
▶Hair follicle stem cell treatment principles page
▶Customized diagnosis guide page by hair loss type
References
- Bekkers VZ, Bik L, van Huijstee JC, Wolkerstorfer A, Prens EP, van Doorn MBA. Efficacy and safety of needle-free jet injector-assisted intralesional treatments in dermatology — a systematic review. Drug Deliv Transl Res. 2023;13(6):1584–1599. doi:10.1007/s13346-023-01295-x (PubMed)
The above paper is a systematic review summarizing the efficacy and safety of drug delivery using needle-free jet injectors in the field of dermatology. Cure Jet itself is not a device that treats hair loss; it is used as one method of drug delivery.
This post was written directly by Modi Hair Plant Clinic in compliance with medical law for the purpose of providing medical information, and was reviewed by our medical team. For all hair loss treatments, treatment effects and progress may differ depending on each patient's scalp condition, the cause of hair loss, constitution, and health status, and temporary reactions such as irritation or redness may occur. Therefore, please make your decision only after sufficient consultation with a specialist medical professional before the procedure.