If you’re seeking ways to regrow hair, you’re likely overwhelmed by the abundance of options on the market. Creams, ointments, prescription drugs, dietary changes, and hair transplant surgeries are just a few choices available. You probably have heard about Low-Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) too.

As scientists and medical researchers gain a better understanding of the causes of hair loss, existing technologies improve. Laser treatments have become popular as an option for hair regrowth. The question is, what are the good and the bad that need attention?

What is Low-Light Laser Therapy?

LLLT (Low-Light Laser Therapy) is a painless, non-invasive procedure that uses infra-red laser diodes to stimulate the hair follicles in areas of the body (usually the scalp) where more hair growth is desired. When you use laser treatment for hair loss, no drugs are necessary, and there are no side effects. In addition, it’s widely accepted that LLLT is safer and more tolerable than surgical hair replacement procedures.

How Does LLLT Work?

Also known as cold laser therapy or red-light therapy, low-dose laser treatments radiate photons into the weak cells deep inside the hair follicles to heal them and promote hair growth.

Depending on the level of hair loss, sessions can take from 20-60 minutes and can be performed in a doctor’s office or with a take-home helmet or laser brush.

Benefits

• Increases the flow of blood to the hair follicles
• Encourages the acquisition of nutrients into the cells
• It helps remove harmful DHT (a sex hormone that makes you lose your hair faster) from the scalp
• Promotes more oxygen to the hair cells and stimulates the production of calcium ion
• Steps up the body’s natural production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), an organic compound that provides energy for cellular processes

LLLT, along with the correct use of topical hair restoration products such as Rogaine, acts as a catalyst that can help bring back natural hair growth with: