Laser Light Therapy

Lasers are the new gold standard for hair and skin treatments. Low level laser light therapy  (LLLT) for hair regrowth has helped thousands of men and women worldwide to get rid of light to moderate hair fall and regain hair. Human hair provides protection to the scalp, regulates body temperature and helps with evaporation and perspiration but more than that hair are valued as an indication of aesthetics and youth in both males and females. The presence or absence of hair is directly proportional to the emotional wellbeing of a person. Most people recover the daily hair loss of 50-10 hair but for many hair fall becomes a nightmare. This is evident in the increasing number of people reaching out to hair treatment specialist in India for hair regrowth treatments.

Apart from pattern hair loss, which causes the hair follicles to shrink and eventually stop producing hair because of genetic predisposition and androgens like 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the skin, there are other conditions that cause hair loss such as

• Telogen effluvium in which hair goes into a resting phase for a prolonged time resulting in global shedding.
• Age
• Hormonal changes
• Poor nutrition and diet
• Side effects of medical treatments such chemotherapy
• Stress
• Poor hair care and styling habits
• Pregnancy
• Medical conditions and medications

Laser hair therapy is a hair regrowth treatment in India which is fast becoming one of the most popular hair fall treatments because of its ease of use. Discovered by Endre Mester in 1967, the low level laser hair therapy for hair rejuvenation was approved by FDA in 2007 for men and 2011 for women. LLLT devices fit in four basic categories

• Hood
• Hand held brushes and combs
• Head bands
• Helmets or caps

How does laser hair therapy for hair regrowth work?

The LLLT devices use coherent diode laser and incoherent LEDs or a combination of both. Laser hair therapy is also known as red light therapy or cold laser therapy. LLLT for hair regrowth in India uses red light or near infrared laser light of wavelength 500-1,100 nm and it works by

• Irradiating photos into scalp tissues, which are absorbed by weak cells resulting in improved hair growth.
• Stimulating the telogen hair follicles into anagen phase .
• Increasing the anagen growth phase of hair.
• Improving microvascular circulation leading to better cytokine and growth factor induction.
• Increasing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, which is essential for stimulating the metabolic processes necessary for hair growth.
• Reducing inflammation.
• Preventing premature catagen development.
• Releasing nitric oxide from cells, which helps in better distribution of nutrients and oxygen to the hair roots
• Preventing excessive build-up of DHT.

The medical grade lasers used in Laser light therapy for hair growth in India is suitable for people who are suffering from hair shedding, thinning, or balding. Hair treatment specialists in Mumbai recommend this non-surgical hair regrowth treatment for

• Women who are noticing widening of the part while style hair and noticeable thinning and shedding of hair
• Teens and adults who are suffering from minor pattern baldness
• Adults having pattern baldness

Hair regrowth specialist in India use Norwood Hamilton classification and Ludwig classification to examine the pattern of hair loss. The hair density, skin colour, hair thickness are other important considerations in the suitability of laser light therapy for hair fall treatment.

Benefits of Laser light therapy  for hair fall treatment:

The use of LLLT improves the circulation in the scalp and stimulates hair follicles to grow hair. There are many benefits of this hair regrowth therapy in India. These include

• It is non-invasive which means there is no scarring and pain.
• Completely safe and has no side effects.
• Can be used with other treatments such as Minoxidil to improve the results.
• LLLT can be successfully used post hair transplant treatments to aid the healing of hair follicles and faster hair growth.
• Can be used on both men and women.
• Requires minimal time commitment.
• Hair regrowth can be seen on top of the head and along the hairline.
• Increases hair strength preventing further breakage.
• Is easy to use.

How is low level laser light therapy administered

Laser light therapy for hair loss treatment in Mumbai can be done at a dermatologist office or in saloon or you can use home devices for the same. Depending on your hair fall, the hair specialist will discuss the time and length of the therapy. Usually two to three weekly treatments are prescribed with each session consisting of about 8-15 minutes of exposure to the laser light. Top hair treatment experts in India also combine this treatment with scalp treatments and massages to promote blood circulation in the scalp.

It is important that you adhere to the hair fall treatment schedule and consult only the best hair specialists in India to know which laser therapy device and duration will suit your skin and hair type the best. The recommended time for the LLLT therapy as suggest by top hair specialist in India is right after you take a head bath or after a shower. Wet and clean your hair with a town. A wet scalp is more visible and therefore better treatment is delivered. However make sure that you have towel dried your hair before using the treatment.

The Results

The results of laser light therapy for hair loss in India  can be seen after 12-26 weeks of continued treatment with reduced hair fall and increased hair growth. The results of laser light therapy for hair loss treatment in Mumbai are visible in three phases

• In the first phase the regular treatments focus on minimizing hair loss. (4-18 weeks)
• In the second phase hair miniaturization is reversed and hair start to growth thicker and fuller . (18-126 weeks)
• In the third phase of this treatment the focus is on maintaining  the hair growth and you will notice renewed hair growth until the time you continue taking the treatment.

Disadvantages of laser treatment for hair loss

Laser light therapy might not work for you if you have advanced hair loss or if your hair follicles are permanently scarred. The treatment takes several months to appear and you will have to adhere to the treatment for your lifetime. LLLT is not suitable for people taking photosensitizing medications. Do consult your doctor and inform the hair specialist in India about the medications that you are taking before beginning laser light therapy for hair loss treatment in India.

The portable and at home laser light for hair fall treatment devices need to be selected with caution as many have not undergone FDA clearance. It is a better idea to start the hair regrowth treatment in India in a clinical setting under a hair restoration specialist. The idea time to start LLLT is as soon as possible i.e. when you start worry about hair fall.

Laser light therapy cost

The cost of low lever laser light therapy for hair loss treatment in India depends on the type of devices you are using. Home based devices have a lower price  and the ones in the dermatological setup cost higher. The price of this type of hair fall treatment in India also varies with the treatments that are given with it such as oral treatments, PRP, QR678 hair regrowth therapy, and hair transplant.

Why Choose The Esthetic Clinics

The Esthetic Clinics, India has a team of dedicated specialist to each procedure unlike other clinics where all procedures are done by one consultant. At The Esthetic Clinics, we have one trained and experienced consultant leading a skilled team of plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons for every speciality.  Our team believes in treating each patient with problem specific and customized treatment. For example you might think that an intrusive surgery can only solve your hair and skin problem but in reality the modern treatments used by our consultants can help get rid of the problem in a non-surgical and easy manner as well.  If you too have been suffering from the crippling problem of uncontrollable hair fall the expert hair specialist at The Esthetic Clinics, India can help you solve this problem in a simple and effective manner.  You too can now enjoy a healthy mane of hair with our holistic hair restoration treatments done by expert hair transplant surgeons.