Laser Treatment for Hair Loss, LLLT, or Low-Level Laser Therapy, also referred to as Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBM Therapy), is used to heal soft tissue, improve wound healing, relieve acute and chronic pain, reduce inflammation and stimulate hair growth in the hair follicle.

It was developed in the late 1960s when it was discovered that the application of red and near-infrared laser therapy proved effective medically. LLLT increases the speed and quality of healing in the areas mentioned above.

One of the main differences between LLLT and thermal lasers is the no heating effect. LLLT lasers are not as intense as surgical lasers like the Alexandrite laser. Similar to photosynthesis in plants, the results of LLLT are photochemical. Cell metabolism and reduced inflammation occur when the proper intensity of red and near-infrared light and specific treatment times are applied. A few popular treatments with LLLT are neuropathic pain, non-healing leg and pressure ulcers, joint conditions, and soft tissue injuries.

In recent years, LLLT, also referred to as cold laser therapy or red light therapy, has been used to stimulate hair growth in the hair follicle. When applied to the hair follicle, it irradiates photons into scalp tissues. The photons encourage hair growth when they are absorbed by weak cells. This hair restoration treatment method is safe, less invasive than surgery for hair transplantation, and tolerable for the client. The theory behind this treatment involves low-dose laser treatments that stimulate circulation, which helps promote hair growth in the hair follicles.

Although more research is being done, studies have shown very encouraging results. Some people have better results than others. The good news is that this treatment is safe and effective in men and women. A study (National Library of Medicine, 2013) found a 39% increase in hair growth over 16 weeks with 41 males ages 18 to 48. In recent years, the LLLT devices have been approved for sale to the public by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) without the need for a prescription.

There are many positive reasons to consider laser treatment for hair loss. Among them are the following: noninvasive, painless, no known side effects, increased hair strength, etc.

Ultimately, receiving LLLT therapy to stimulate hair growth becomes a choice of weighing the benefits of other hair regrowth methods. If you have questions about LLLT therapy, please do not hesitate to reach out to our experts and book your personal hair consultation session today!

Source: the hair society