Noninvasive Treatments for Thinning Hair and Body Firming

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Dr. Mark V. Sofonio shares how Alma TED and SoftWave offer nonsurgical solutions to help with thinning hair and tighten sagging skin.

by | Jul 23, 2025

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What are the most effective options for addressing thinning hair?

There have been numerous advances in our understanding of hair senescence and loss. We now understand that hair follicles respond well to the application of stem cells and growth factors directly to the scalp. Exosomes appear to activate the stem cells and growth hormones themselves. These products just need to get access to the deep hair structures — the bulge and the bulb. A cutting-edge technology called Alma TED pushes these substances past the hair follicle and scalp skin junction in a painless treatment that promotes rapid growth and rejuvenation without any downtime.

For those who prefer home treatments, Plated Skin Science by Rion Aesthetics utilizes a high concentration of exosomes applied directly to the hair follicle to stimulate growth. Get ready for healthier, happier, fuller hair.

Dr. Mark V. Sofonio

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Summer is here. What treatments can help tighten skin on my buttocks and extremities?

One of the most challenging areas to firm is the skin and soft tissue around the arms and legs, where laxity and excess often remain. Previously, we have really only been able to tighten this tissue laxity by direct surgical excision. Now, we have nonoperative aesthetic options. A new technology call SoftWave utilizes focused ultrasound to heat the deep layers of the dermis, which causes noticeable skin contraction. This technology is now approved for the treatment of soft tissue laxity and cellulite of the extremities. The procedure takes less than one hour and requires no downtime. Many celebrities are already utilizing this technology to keep their legs, arms, and buttocks tight. 

Sofonio Plastic Surgery Center

71885 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
760-341-5555
drsofonio.com

Sofonio Plastic Surgery Center

71885 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
760-341-5555
drsofonio.com

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