Laser Therapy

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Could Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Benefit Women?

April 17th, 2007

Q: I am a 33 year old woman and have been told my hair is too thin on the sides for me to have a hair transplant. Could I benefit from laser treatments?
A: Although the long-term benefits on hair growth are not known, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is able to stimulate hair to become [...]

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How Does Hair Loss Treatment with Laser Therapy Work?

April 16th, 2007

Q: I heard about the laser comb and other lasers for hair loss, how do they work?
A: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is based on the scientific principle of photobiotherapy.
Photobiotherapy occurs when laser light, absorbed by cells, causes stimulation of cell metabolism and improved blood flow.
Although the exact mechanism by which lasers promote hair growth [...]

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What is Origin of Laser Therapy for Hair Loss?

April 13th, 2007

Q: Is the use of Low Level Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair loss new?
A: These lasers have been used for hair loss in Europe for almost ten years. Classified as a cosmetic laser, they are safe for human cosmetic use.
The original research in this technology was carried out at the Wellman Labs for Photomedicine [...]

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What Are Cold Lasers and How Are They Used in Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)?

April 12th, 2007

Q: I have heard the term “cold lasers,” what exactly are they?
A: The low level light lasers used in Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are referred to a as “cold lasers” because they are able to alter tissue function without having to raise the temperature of the target tissue above 37 degrees C (body temp).

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Can One Do Laser Therapy with Laser Comb Unsupervised?

March 13th, 2007

Q: I’m nervous about using the LaserComb alone and unmonitored. Can I have the HairMax treatment done at a clinic or doctors office?
A: The LaserComb is a home treatment.

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