Low Level Light Therapy (LLT)
History of LLLT
In 1967, a few years after the first working laser was invented, Endre Mester in Semmelweis University in Hungary researched the concept that laser radiation might cause cancer in mice. He shaved the hair off their backs, divided them into two groups and rendered laser treatment with a low powered ruby laser (694-nm) to one group. His findings revealed the mice did not get cancer but the hair on the treated group grew back more quickly than the untreated group. Dr. Mester's work was the first demonstration of the positive effects of laser light or "laser biostimulation" positively increasing hair growth.
Currently, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as “cold laser”, “soft laser”, “biostimulation” or “photobiomodulation” is considered part of non-surgical approach to treating hair loss. LLLT does not cause pain and does not cause burning or scarring of the skin. The mechanism stimulating hair growth is the visible red light emitted from the cap's lasers diodes that is absorbed by the skin and hair cells.
LLLT is also thought to increase blood flow and stops hair loss in 85% of cases, while stimulating new hair growth in 55% of cases according to the medical literature. LLLT is FDA approved for use in the United States. It's safety and efficacy has been proven in Europe and Asia for decades. LLLT is a non surgical treatment option for restoration and stabilization of hair loss. It is an important part of medical therapy for those patients who are not candidates for surgery, or for men and women with thinning hair or hair loss. Some surgical patients desire laser therapy for additional hair stimulation after hair surgery.
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLHT)
- Stops the progression of hair loss in 93% of clients.
- Stimulates the rejuvenation of hair follicles promoting new growth
- Rehabilitates damaged hair follicles
- Increases volume by 25%
- For those who have undergone hair transplant surgery,the transplanted hair will grow faster and thicker with improved texture.
- Promotes thicker,stronger,and healthier hair
Traditional LLLT
Typically laser therapy was available by a laser comb or by in office therapy sessions at a physicians office. These earlier laser therapies caused much inconvenience for the patients because an appointment was required in a physicians office three times a week for twenty sessions. The therapy sessions although often successful, ceased giving the hair stimulation effect when the therapy sessions ended.
21st Century Technology- The Laser Cap
The newest technology available for the non-surgical treatment of hair loss is the Laser Cap. The Laser Cap is for men and women who want to use an easy outpatient laser device in the comfort of their home or office. At OC NeoGraft we don't believe you need to sit in our office for thirty minutes three times a week for twenty weeks. Our laser treatment program allows our patients to purchase their own laser system, and receive laser therapy at your own convenience. As an owner of the Laser Cap you administer LLLT on your own schedule.
The Laser Cap is only dispensed upon the written approval of a physician and is available after a physician evaluation and prescription. As regional distributors of the Laser Cap in southern California, we are excited to bring LLLT therapy to our community and patients. OC NeoGraft is the only facility in Southern california authorized to sell the revolutionary Laser Cap for the non surgical treatment of hair loss in men and women.
Click here to watch Dr. Ken Williams on FOX5 News talking about Low Level Light Therapy
