Laser Hair Loss Treatments

To better understand how laser hair loss treatments work, you should first understand the basics of human hair growth. Each hair on our head has a life cycle. It begins under the scalp in what is called the bulb. It then passes through the hair shaft growing out as a hair follicle. Each hair on our heads continues to grow for approximately three years and falls out. At this point, the root rests for several weeks before the cycle begins again. Unfortunately, for some of us, the life cycle is disrupted earlier than we would like. As we grow older, we begin to loose more hairs than we can replace. As this occurs, hair begins to thin and the balding process starts. Obviously, this is an unwelcome and much dreaded occurrence. Laser hair loss treatments can offer you the option of not only slowing down the process, but also stimulating your scalp to replace lost hair with new strong, healthy hair.

Laser hair loss treatments are most effective in the earlier stages of hair loss. Once the root has died, it is usually too late. So, just what is laser therapy and why does it work, you ask? Laser therapy uses the principle of photo biotherapy. Laser therapy uses a pure red light that stimulates the red blood supply to the scalp and bulb area. The cells absorb the laser light and they begin to repair themselves. The added supply of red blood cells then releases much needed oxygen and nutrients to the scalp area. The additional oxygen and nutrients helps to clear debris from the hair shafts, swells the cortex, and most importantly, closes the cuticle. When used in conjunction with regenerative ointments and shampoos, laser light therapy leaves hair stronger, healthier, and refreshed.

There are many benefits that using laser hair loss treatments will offer you. The laser therapy increases the blood supply to the scalp area by as much as 50% in just one treatment. It repairs and improves the quality of the hair shaft itself. Laser treatments allow healthier, softer, and thicker hair to grow in place of thin, fine, damaged hair. It can relieve some irritating scalp conditions and offer you longer lasting effects of coloring and permanents. Hair that has been damaged by years of over styling can suddenly look new and healthy again.

Laser hair loss treatments are safe when used on their own or in conjunction with other hair loss treatments. As a matter of fact, using laser therapy in addition to other treatments such as shampoos and conditioners will enhance the effects of both treatments. If started during the beginning stages of hair loss, laser hair loss treatments may provide you with all the results you will need. The cost of the treatments vary, so do some research. Don't, however, substitute experience for low cost. Only use a reputable technician that has prior experience in laser treatments to be safe. It will pay off in the end.