Why Is CureJet Used in Hair Loss Treatment?
When researching hair loss treatments, you may come across devices called ‘CureJet’ or ‘NovoJet.’ Many people visit the clinic with questions such as “Why is CureJet used in hair loss treatment?” and “How is it different from a regular injection?”
To start with the conclusion, CureJet is a medical device that delivers medication to the scalp using high-pressure micro-jet technology instead of a needle. Rather than a device that directly treats hair loss, it is one of the treatment methods medical staff use to deliver medication more effectively in line with the patient’s scalp condition and treatment plan.
What Is CureJet?
CureJet is a needle-free drug delivery device. Rather than using a needle like a conventional injection, it works by using fine jet pressure to deliver medication into the skin layers.
In hair loss treatment, it may be used when drug delivery is needed depending on the scalp condition and treatment goals, and it is also used in various ways in dermatology and hair treatment.
Reasons CureJet Is Used in Hair Loss Treatment
1. To Help Deliver Necessary Medication to the Scalp
Various treatment methods are applied in hair loss treatment depending on the cause and degree of progression. When drug delivery is needed in this process, CureJet may be used as one method of delivering medication to the scalp.
In other words, CureJet itself does not treat hair loss; it plays a supporting role in drug delivery within the treatment process planned by the medical staff.
2. A Method That Does Not Use Needles
CureJet is a device that uses high-pressure micro-jets rather than needles. Because of this, patients who feel uneasy about needles often show interest in it.
However, the sensation of pain varies from person to person and may also differ depending on the treatment area and scalp condition.
3. Treatment Plans Tailored to the Patient’s Condition Are Possible
Even when hair loss appears to present the same symptoms, the causes are not always the same.
- Male pattern hair loss
- Female pattern hair loss
- Telogen effluvium
- Alopecia areata
- Care after hair transplant
Because various situations like these exist, medical staff check the patient’s scalp condition and then plan the necessary treatment. CureJet may also be used in this customized treatment process.
Will Hair Loss Improve with CureJet Alone?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions.
Since CureJet is a medical device that delivers medication, it is difficult to judge the effectiveness of hair loss treatment based on the device alone.
Based on an accurate diagnosis, hair loss treatment often involves considering various treatments together, such as medication, lifestyle management, scalp care, and hair transplant. Therefore, establishing a treatment plan suited to each individual’s hair loss type and degree of progression is most important.
Can It Be Used After a Hair Transplant?
Patients who have had a hair transplant also frequently ask about CureJet.
After a hair transplant, recovery of the transplanted area must come first, so it is not applied at the same time for every patient. After checking the recovery status and scalp condition, the medical staff determine the appropriate timing and decide whether to proceed with treatment.
Therefore, if you are considering CureJet treatment after a hair transplant, it is advisable to confirm the appropriate timing for you through a thorough consultation with your medical team.
Things to Check Before CureJet Treatment
If you are planning CureJet treatment, rather than choosing based on the device alone, it is important to also check the following.
- What is causing your current hair loss
- What stage your hair loss has progressed to
- What medication will be used
- Whether it needs to be combined with other treatments
- What the treatment cycle and care methods are
Because the causes and progression patterns of hair loss differ from person to person, it is important to determine the treatment direction through customized care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are CureJet and NovoJet the same device?
Names may differ depending on the clinic or manufacturer, and CureJet and NovoJet are often introduced as referring to the same needle-free drug delivery technology.
Is CureJet painless?
While it is characterized by not using needles, the degree of pain varies from person to person. How much you feel may differ depending on your scalp condition and the treatment area.
Who is CureJet suitable for?
When drug delivery is needed during hair loss treatment
Before Modi hair follicle stem cell treatment
Modi hair follicle stem cell treatment
2 years later
*This is the case of an actual patient who received care with CureJet as part of hair follicle stem cell treatment. Drug delivery is one part of the treatment, and results reflect the combined effect of multiple treatments. Individual results may vary.
The medical staff decide whether to apply it after evaluating the patient’s condition. It is not a treatment performed identically for all patients.
Conclusion
CureJet is a medical device that delivers medication using high-pressure micro-jet technology instead of a needle, and in hair loss treatment it may be used as one method of assisting drug delivery in line with the patient’s condition and treatment plan.
What matters most in hair loss treatment is not choosing a particular device, but accurately diagnosing your current scalp condition and the cause of hair loss, and establishing a treatment plan suited to you. If you have any questions, we encourage you to confirm the right treatment direction for you through a thorough consultation with our medical staff.
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 dermatology. CureJet itself is not a device that treats hair loss; it is used as one method of drug delivery.
This article is hair loss information content provided after review by the Modi Hair Plant medical staff.