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Low level laser hair therapy (LLLT) is a
revolutionary, non-invasive breakthrough for both
men and women suffering the devastating effects of
hair loss. With laser hair therapy, you can achieve
thicker, fuller, shinier, and healthier looking
hair.
At IHRS in
Jacksonville, we are recognized experts in the
practice and administration of Laser Hair Therapy
and can advise you if low level laser therapy is a
viable option for your current state and type of
hair loss.
The low level lasers are "soft" lasers often
referred to as "cold" lasers, and do not have the
thermal-component to cut, burn or vaporize.
Low Level Laser Hair Therapy treatments utilize a
device containing therapeutic soft low level light
lasers which delivers light energy directly to the
scalp.
Laser hair therapy was developed in Europe and used
for improving hair volume and hair shaft quality and
prolonging the life of hair color and improving hair
colors and perms.
The Benefits of Laser Hair Therapy Treatment
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 Increases
the blood supply to the scalp by 54% after only
one treatment.
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Stimulates
hair follicles.
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Stops the
progression of hair loss in 85% of patients.
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Increased
hair strength and elasticity.
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Fuller,
shinier, softer, thicker hair.
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For Post
Operative Transplant surgery, laser treatments
have been shown to help newly transplanted hair
to thrive and increases the healing process.
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Repairs
damage normally caused by chemical services.
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Delivers
light energy directly from different positions
without loss of light properties to insure
appropriate dosage.
 In
1964, Professor Andre Mester began experimenting
with the use of low-power laser energy in Budapest,
Hungary.
In his
experiments with wound treatment on mice, he noticed
rapid healing due to microcirculation of blood
supply. This healing was also obvious in Laser Hair
Rejuvenation treatment of diabetic patients
suffering with dystrophic sores.
This theory through its evolution has since been
refined and is widely becoming one of the most
popular non-invasive hair loss treatments.
Until very
recently, the use of low level laser treatment has
been relatively underutilized in North America.
Today, however, there is increasing awareness and
acceptance of low level laser therapy.
What is
Low Level Laser Light?
Low level laser
light is compressed light of a wavelength from the
cold, red part of the spectrum of electromagnetic
radiation. It is different from natural light in
that it is one precise color; it is coherent (it
travels in a straight line), monochromatic (a single
wavelength) and columnated (it concentrates its beam
in a defined location or spot).
 High
Power vs. Low Level Lasers
There are two
types of lasers: high power and low power. High
power lasers are used to cut through tissue and give
off heat. Low level laser on the other hand does not
give off heat and uses photo energy.
For many years,
leading hair restoration clinics and salons around
the world have been using ‘cold-beam’ laser
technology for individuals suffering from problem
hair conditions. The Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
works by increasing blood flow to the scalp and hair
follicles, encouraging hair volume and healthier
looking hair.
"Will I
benefit from Laser Hair Therapy?"
Both men and
women experiencing early stages of hair loss
(Norwood 1-3), may benefit from and see results from
low level laser hair therapy.
Is Laser
Hair Therapy Safe?
Yes. The type of
laser light used in low level laser therapy (LLLT)
meets all international safety standards and
legislative specifications of a “non-significant
risk” product, and is classified as a Class IIIA
cosmetic laser.
How Soon
Can I Expect to See Results?
The appearance of
reduction of hair loss usually occurs after five to
six treatments. Some patients and clients have also
indicated that they have also experienced hair
growth after 10-12 treatments.
Laser hair
therapy has also been shown to be especially
effective in many women and men when used in
combination with a hair loss control program such as
ROSS Hair Loss Control and Prevention programs.
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