A Look at Laser Therapy Hair Restoration Treatment

Posted Jul 18, 2010

Using lasers to restore hair, not remove it? Yes, this is a recent entrant into the field of surgery-free hair loss treatments. While it may sound foreign to anyone familiar with the concept of laser technology being used for hair removal, the core principals involved are not that drastically different. By emitting a specific wavelength of light, the blood flow to the scalp can be increased, resulting in improved cell growth among other activities. Enhanced amounts of bodily nutrients make it to the follicles, further improving scalp health and hair-shaft girth. The preliminary studies show a lot of promise, especially when complimented by other hair loss treatment products that are already out on the market.

There are a few basic kinds of laser treatments available for those experiencing hair loss. Consult a specialist to determine which one suits your needs the best.

The Laser Luce LDS 100 treatment has shown effectiveness in nearly three quarters of hair in the resting phase. A patient undergoing this treatment sits beneath a dome-looking machine whose interior is filled with low-level laser illuminators. The emitted beams are taken in by the skin, exciting the blood vessels beneath your skin. This is not a one time treatment, and the patient must do a series of sessions for optimal results.

Soft laser therapy similarly improves and stimulates the hair environment. The non-invasive procedure expands skin pores with heat as low level infrared radiation increases scalp cell metabolism. Oxygen supply is increased and circulation is improved as well, further adding to its effect.

Home therapy anyone? A device called a "laser comb" answers the call. Laser combs administer phototherapy as they pass over the scalp, through the hair. This last method of laser hair therapy restoration that we'll mention is often used in conjunction with the last two methods. It is also worth using if you simply plan on taking other standalone solutions such as a Rogaine type therapy.