Restoring Hair through Cold Laser Therapy

Oct 25
10:30

2012

Mariel Uy

Mariel Uy

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Hair loss is a typical problem nowadays, but it can now be easily prevented using cold laser therapy(leimo).

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We are all born with at least 100,000 hair follicles in our head. However,Restoring Hair through Cold Laser Therapy Articles not all of us are destined to retain them all as we grow old. Whether it is due to the ill-fated draw of genes or certain illnesses, hair follicles are actually prone to dying. And once they atrophy, it is impossible to regenerate them. In which case, permanent hair loss could take place.

On a lighter note, there are techniques to prevent or slow down the death of your hair follicles. One of the effective methods is through low-level laser therapy.

LLLT in a Nutshell

LLLT is the application of low-energy laser with therapeutic properties. It also doesn’t have the components to perform incisions, burning, or removing. Importantly, this type of laser is safe and do not put people at any significant risks.

Mechanisms of Action

LLLT has two mechanisms of action: photo-biostimulation and vasodilation. Through these processes, laser therapy can exhibit better hair growth stimulating potential than any other hair growth stimulation method.

Photo-biostimulation is the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy, thus increasing cellular energy. This would mean better cellular production, rejuvenating dormant hair follicles in the process.

Vasodilation, on the other hand, is the process of expanding the small blood vessels in the hair follicles to allow better entry of food and oxygen.

Conducting LLLT

There is no standard method of conducting LLLT.  Nevertheless, the lasers are typically used at approximately 650-830 nanometers. it can be done in clinics or, with the use of a handheld device, at home.

Therapy Without Dangers

    LLLT has been proven safe with no reported side effects. Additionally, laser therapy is suitable for men and women with mild hair loss or thinning. 

    One of the superior brands of at-home LLLT is the Leimo Personal Hair Laser. It is a ClassIIa device as listed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia. So restore your hair sans the pills and surgeries.