Laser Hair Therapy

The Causes of Hair Loss
Female Hair Loss
Hair Transplantation
Laser Hair Re-growth Therapy

Laser Hair Therapy is the medical technique of using a low level laser therapy (LLLT) to increase blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles, which stimulates hair growth. The light from the laser penetrates the scalp and stimulates micro-circulation, the synthesis of proteins and increases cellular activity.

Data from studies in Europe indicate that Laser Hair Therapy stimulates blood and lymph circulation at the follicle, decreases inflammation, and energizes follicular cells for thicker fuller hair growth. Nearly anyone experiencing thinning hair is a candidate for low level laser hair therapy.

Men and women being treated for hair loss sit comfortably under the lasers as it gently delivers the phototherapy to the scalp. Most of our patients read a magazine during treatments. There is no pain or discomfort from the therapy--some patients do report some "scalp-tingling."

The visible red light from the hood’s lasers travels several layers into the tissue without harming the skin and scalp. Because the laser light does not cut or burn the skin, the therapeutic light-energy is absorbed by the cells and the process of cell repair begins. One theory of how this noninvasive, non-chemical hair loss treatment works is that it stimulates the production of energy at the cellular level; therefore, improving cell function.

It is believed that laser hair therapy may increase blood flow to the treated area as well. European studies have shown that laser hair therapy stops hair loss in 85% of cases and stimulates new hair growth in 55% of cases. While laser hair therapy is no ‘miracle cure’ for hair loss, we have found similar results with our patients. In January of 2007 a hand-held laser therapy device was cleared by the FDA as a treatment for 'androgenetic alopecia' (male pattern hair loss). Low Level Lasers have been approved in this country as a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, as a wound-healing aide, and as an adjunct to liposuction procedures. Laser therapy has been safely used for decades throughout Europe, the Far East and has no documented side effects.

Patients who have used the therapy have said that their hair looks and feels thicker, fuller and healthier and they have noticed improved hair growth. As mentioned previously, Laser Therapy is no 'miracle cure' for hair loss. For best results, call for a free consultation. Regardless of the treatment regimen recommended, the highest degree of satisfaction is obtained when a patient's expectations are closely in-line with what the treatment can realistically provide.