Safety of Low Light Laser Hair Restoration for Women

Low level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as cold laser therapy, is used in the medical field for a variety of reasons. One of the more popular uses of LLLT is hair restoration. Many women use LLLT to restore hair lost by female pattern baldness or hair loss due to other medical conditions.

FDA Approved

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved LLLT as safe and effective for use within the medical community. Uses of LLLT include musculoskeletal pain relief, repair tissue, decrease inflammation and hair restoration.

How LLLT Works

LLLT uses ultra-low-energy laser beams, which are emitted from a handheld device or overhead panels, to simulate cells of the scalp. The laser stimulates the cells in the scalp to regenerate and function properly, which regenerates the hair follicles. The goal of LLLT is to prevent hair-shedding, thicken hair and restore hair growth.

LLLT Procedure

LLLT hair restoration procedures are painless and have no side effects. There is little to no recovery time after the procedure. The entire scalp is treated during the procedure, and the entire procedure takes about an hour. As of 2007, the FDA approved a LLLT energy-emitting comb for use at home. The comb is a compact version of the device use by LLLT professionals, and provides the same functions and purposes.

Benefits

A major benefit of LLLT is that it is chemical-free. Therefore it is safer to use than many products with chemicals in them. Shampoos and lotions that claim to assist with hair restoration have a variety of chemicals which can be harmful to you and the environment. Another benefit is the painless procedure and the lack of recovery time.