How Laser Hair Restoration Works
How It Works
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is sometimes referred to as low-power laser, soft laser, or therapeutic laser therapy. LLLT administered to the scalp has been shown to improve the health of existing hair, stimulate new hair growth and stop hair loss. LLLT does not break the skin.
The laser light absorbed by the hair follicles in the form of energy, stimulates cell metabolism, eliminates oxygen free radicals and improves blood flow resulting in thicker healthier looking hair and in many hair regrowth. LLLT is often used to stop hair loss in conjunction with hair restoration surgery as a healing method because of its skin repairing properties.
The comb is effective for stimulating live follicles only. If the follicle is dead, then the laser cannot stimulate it to reproduce.
The effects of laser is illustrated in these diagrams
- A - live root with growing hair - laser can stimulate more rapid growth
- B - live root in resting or shedding phase - laser treatment can stimulate the root to produce new healthier hair
- C - weakening root, where the hair is minaturising - laser can reverse the process and stimulate thicker, healthier hair
- D - dead root - laser will be ineffective
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Who is Dr. Craig Ziering?
Dr. Craig L. Ziering is one of the leading authorities in hair transplant surgery. With more than 20 years of experience as a preeminent hair transplant surgeon in Southern California, Dr. Ziering has provided help to countless men and women who suffered from hair loss.
