Laser Hair Therapy

Laser Hair Therapy — a treatment using low-intensity laser light — is a non-chemical method for treating hair loss that is gaining increasing popularity worldwide. The current standard of care for baldness is treatment with medications containing minoxidil or finasteride, as well as hair transplantation as a surgical option. However, laser therapy is widely used as an adjunctive treatment or as a completely safe alternative. It is believed that low-intensity radiation of a specific wavelength stimulates cellular functions. It has a beneficial effect on all cells in the body, including hair follicles.

A typical device for laser hair therapy resembles a helmet with a built-in panel of laser light sources. The procedure is completely safe; during the session, the patient may feel only a slight sensation of warmth. The light energy from the lasers penetrates the scalp cells, is absorbed by them, and triggers the regeneration process. According to several studies, the therapeutic effect is linked to the stimulation of energy production in the mitochondria of the cells. Additionally, the heat increases blood flow to the scalp, which also contributes to improved cellular function.

A course of laser treatment consists of 10–15-minute sessions, two to three times a week. Improvements in hair condition are noticeable after 12–26 weeks. Sometimes the procedures are supplemented with a scalp massage to promote better blood circulation. As with other types of hair loss therapy, treatment results vary among patients. However, the method has proven its effectiveness and is officially approved by medical authorities for use.