Q&A: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) – Does It Work for Hair Loss?
Name: Kimmy
Question: Has anyone tried Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)? I’ve tried a few different things but I am curious about this. I’ve been reading www.laserhairgrowthfacts.com/How-It-Actually-Works.html and it presents some good arguments but I don’t want to pay for anything until I have some unbiased thoughts on this.
Answer: Laser treatment for hair loss aims to stimulate blood flow to the root of the hair follicle which delivers nutrition to the follicle helping it stay strong and encouraging a healthy hair growth cycle. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that suggests that laser therapy for hair loss does produce the desired results. The only product (other than Minoxidil and Propecia) that shows significant evidence of preventing hair loss is the FDA-cleared HairMax Lasercomb.
The HairMax Lasercomb is FDA-cleared which means that it has undergone clinical testing that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the medical regulatory body in the USA. The Lasercomb has shown evidence to be effective for clients at the Belgravia Centre when used as part of a combined hair loss treatment programme and we are pleased to be able to offer the Lasercomb free with most treatment plans.
Don’t think that all forms of low-power laser will be as effective as the LaserComb however. It is only the HairMax LaserComb that has been cleared for hair loss prevention by the FDA. It has a patented mechanism where the combs are specially designed to part the hair so that the light can shine directly on the scalp without hair getting in the way. Many hoods and other forms of ‘hair laser’ do not sufficiently reach the scalp because hair gets in the way.
Belgravia doesn’t usually recommend the LaserComb as an individual solution for hair loss, but mostly advises it to be used as a ‘hair growth booster’ alongside the licensed medications. Our combination treatment courses based around these medications – minoxidil + MPG or Azelaic Acid, and Propecia show the highest rate of regrowth. You can get an idea of results from specially tailored combinations by visiting our hair loss success stories.
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