HAIR TRANSPLANT BLOGLearn more about: Laser Therapy Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in hair restoration utilizes cool lasers to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. LLLT is based on the scientific principle of photo-biotherapy. Photo-biotherapy occurs when laser light is absorbed by cells and stimulates cell metabolism and protein synthesis. Although the exact mechanism by [...]
Laser Therapy
April 28th, 2010
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Topic: Hair Transplant
Tags: Cold Lasers, Cosmetic Laser, HairMax Laser Comb, Laser Comb, Laser Therapy, Laser Therapy at Home, Laser Therapy Helmet Unit, Laser Therapy in Women, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Revage Laser, Shedding at Start of Laser Therapy, X5 Laser
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 11:36 am
After Hair Transplant Can One Replace Hair Loss Medication with Laser Therapy, Herbs?
September 15th, 2008Q: I am interested in a hair transplant, but am turned off by the apparent side effects of follow up Propecia. Could herbs serve the purpose of Propecia? Regarding laser treatments, do they work on their own, or do you need drugs to supplement? Can laser damage in some cases, rather than benefit? It seems odd that laser therapy has been undertaken in Europe for 10 years, yet there are no published studies on the results. Might this be because it doesn’t work in the longer term?
A: Finasteride is the best medication. Herbs are not particularly effective for hair loss. You should consider trying finasteride.
If you are in the 2% group that has side effects with Propecia, just stop taking the medication. If you do not experience side effects, then there is no problem taking the medication long-term. Hair transplant surgery doesn’t prevent the progression of hair loss. That is why it is used in conjunction with medication.
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Topic: Post-op
Tags: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hair Loss Medication, Herbs, Laser Comb Long-term Results, Laser Therapy, Medication Side Effects, Propecia Side Effects, Propecia/Finasteride, Rogaine/Minoxidil, Shedding at Start of Laser Therapy, Shedding at Start of Treatment with Medication
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 7:00 am
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