Low-level laser therapy is a popular and safe procedure for treating hair loss. It’s less invasive than hair transplant surgery. Low-level laser therapy is also referred to as red light therapy and cold laser therapy and it’s essentially low-dose laser treatments meant to invigorate circulation and stimulation to encourage hair follicles to grow hair.
Low-level laser therapy is a popular and safe procedure for treating hair loss. It’s less invasive than hair transplant surgery. Low-level laser therapy is also referred to as red light therapy and cold laser therapy and it’s essentially low-dose laser treatments meant to invigorate circulation and stimulation to encourage hair follicles to grow hair. It helps to combat hair loss and improve the volume and appearance of hair. LLLT works by irradiating photons into the scalp tissues, encouraging the weak cells to promote hair growth.
Some of the benefits of LLLT are:
· There are no side effects.
· LLLT is non-invasive.
· It’s painless.
· LLLT is non-surgical.
· It’s safe and effective.
Some of the drawbacks to low-level laser therapy are:
· It’s pricey.
· It’s time consuming and can require several sessions a week for several months.
· LLLT is often ongoing.
· Long-term safety and effectiveness are not well researched.
· It can interact with some medications so inform your doctor of any medication you take.
· It may not work for everyone – especially those in advanced stages of hair loss.
The results for low-level laser therapy are sometimes inconsistent. The bottom line is it seems to work for some people and not for others. However, studies show it is effective for the majority of men and women who give it a try. In 2013, a study showed a 39% increase in hair growth over 16weeks for the 41 men who participated, ages 18-48.
If you want to reverse your hair loss, low-level laser therapy is a treatment option worth considering. Talk to your doctor or trichologist to see if LLLT is the right choice for you. Therapies can be administered in an in-office setting via hoods or overhead panels or with a variety of in-home devices. But be sure to ask your trichologist if the LLLT device you plan to purchase is legitimate and will give you the results you’re looking for.
Call Emerge Hair Restoration in Temple Terrace, FL at 813-820-0022 to learn more about your treatment options.
