Why is CureJet used in hair loss treatment?
When looking into hair loss treatment, you may come across a device 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 begin 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 treats hair loss directly, it is one of the treatment methods used by medical staff 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. Instead of using a needle as in a typical injection, it works on the principle of delivering medication into the skin layers using fine jet pressure.
In hair loss treatment, it may be used when drug delivery is needed depending on the scalp condition and the purpose of treatment, and it is also used in various ways in dermatology and hair treatment fields.
Reasons CureJet is used in hair loss treatment
1. To help deliver the medication the scalp needs
In hair loss treatment, various treatment methods are applied depending on the cause and degree of progression of hair loss. When drug delivery is needed in this process, CureJet can be used as one of the methods for delivering medication to the scalp.
In other words, CureJet itself does not treat hair loss; it plays a supporting role in delivering medication 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 a needle. Because of this method, patients who feel uncomfortable about needles often take an interest in it.
However, the sensation of pain varies from person to person, and it may also differ depending on the treatment area and scalp condition.
3. A treatment plan tailored to the patient’s condition is possible
Even when the symptoms of hair loss look the same, the causes are not always identical.
- Male pattern hair loss
- Female pattern hair loss
- Telogen effluvium
- Alopecia areata
- Post-hair transplant care
Because various situations such as these exist, the medical staff check the patient’s scalp condition and then plan the necessary treatment. CureJet may also be used within such a 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 hair loss treatment outcomes based on the device alone.
Hair loss treatment often involves considering various treatments together — such as drug therapy, lifestyle management, scalp care, and hair transplant — based on an accurate diagnosis. Therefore, establishing a treatment plan suited to the individual’s type of hair loss and degree of progression is most important.
Can it be used after a hair transplant as well?
Patients who have had a hair transplant also frequently ask about CureJet.
After a hair transplant, recovery of the transplanted area must take priority, so it is not applied to every patient at the same point in time. The medical staff check the recovery status and scalp condition, then 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 have a thorough consultation with your medical staff to confirm the timing appropriate for you.
Points to check before CureJet treatment
If you are planning CureJet treatment, rather than choosing based on the device alone, it is important to check the following points as well.
- What the current cause of hair loss is
- What stage the hair loss has progressed to
- Which medications are used
- Whether combination with other treatments is needed
- What the treatment cycle and care methods are
Because the cause and pattern of progression of hair loss differ from person to person, it is important to determine the treatment direction through customized medical care.
Frequently asked questions
Are CureJet and NovoJet the same device?
The name may be used differently 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?
It has the characteristic of being a method that does not use needles, but the degree of pain varies from person to person. The degree felt may differ depending on the scalp condition and the treatment area.
Who is CureJet suitable for?
When drug delivery is needed during the hair loss treatment process
Before Modi hair follicle stem cell treatment
Modi hair follicle stem cell treatment
2 years later
*This is a case of an actual patient who received hair follicle stem cell treatment managed with CureJet. Drug delivery is one part of the treatment, and results appear through the combined action of multiple treatments. Individual differences may apply.
The medical staff evaluate the patient’s condition and then decide whether to apply it. It is not a treatment performed identically for all patients.
Closing
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 of the methods that help deliver medication in line with the patient’s condition and treatment plan.
The most important thing in hair loss treatment is not choosing a particular device, but accurately diagnosing the current scalp condition and the cause of hair loss and establishing a treatment plan suited to the individual. If you have any questions, we recommend confirming the treatment direction that suits you through a thorough consultation with 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 the field of dermatology. CureJet itself is not a device that treats hair loss; it is used as one of the drug delivery methods.
This article is hair loss information content provided after review by the medical staff of Modi Hair Plant.