Does Laser Therapy Work?

For patients looking for alternatives to surgical hair transplant procedures such as FUE or MDEE, formerly known as FUT, Ziering Medical offers a variety of non-surgical hair restoration procedures. Laser therapy is among these, it is a standard option that is effective, non-invasive, painless, and has no known side effects. Another added advantage is that it does not have the side effects of various hair loss medications that cannot be prescribed to women. This makes it a good option for female hair loss patients. With this treatment, patients experience a slowing down of hair loss and new hair growth as a result of laser treatments. This article will explain the science behind the procedure and address the questions of those wondering “how does laser therapy work?”

Laser Therapy in Clinic at Ziering Medical

With in-clinic laser therapy sessions, Dr. Craig Ziering usually prescribes 50 sessions for patients seeking to restore their hair to its former thickness and fullness. These non-invasive and painless laser treatments last about 20 minutes each and the sessions are spread over a period of 6 months.

As the laser therapy progresses, the frequency of treatments decreases. Of course, this treatment plan is personalized to meet each patient’s unique needs – as each patient’s response to laser therapy varies on an individual basis. The course of the treatment will depend on the amount of hair loss, their hair condition, genetic history and how the results turn out over time. With laser therapy at Ziering, some patients begin to see results in as few as 6 to 8 weeks.

In this report from NBC affiliate KNBC of Los Angeles, Dr. Ziering discussing various uses of laser therapy for hair regrowth.

Cold Laser Technology

Ziering Medical utilizes a cold laser that gives off no heat so it cannot harm the skin. What it does is promote thicker hair by stimulating the follicles of the scalp. It helps increase energy production of the cells and reduce the effects of protein-blocking DHT enzymes.

The Science Behind Low-Level Laser Therapy

With Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), patients not only experience a slowing down of hair loss, but also new hair growth. LLLT works by slowing and in some cases reversing miniaturization, which is the process by which hair follicles begin to shrink as the typical hair growth phase becomes shorter and shorter. As a result, each hair cycle produces hair that is shorter and thinner than the previous cycle. When the scalp is illuminated by red laser, light energy is absorbed by stem cells in the dermal papilla, a specialized region of the follicle near its base. These cells, which play a central role in controlling the hair cycle, and promoting hair growth, are energized as they absorb the red laser light enhancing their ability to perform cellular respiration.

Red laser light energizes cytochrome c oxidase, a specialized molecule within the mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell. Due to this, cellular respiration is enhanced, allowing cells to function more efficiently.

Due to the increased activity brought about by red light energization and complex series of cellular and biochemical interactions resulting from this, the hair follicle spends a greater amount of time in the growth phase of the hair cycle, thereby slowing or reversing miniaturization and the progression of thinning and balding. Blood flow is increased as well via these interactions, delivering much needed nourishment to sustain the follicle.

Moreover, red laser light energizes stem cells in the dermal papilla, deep within the hair follicle. As a result the length of the follicle’s growth phase is increased, and it produces a thicker, healthier hair.

Laser Therapy At Home

Ziering Medical is always at the forefront of hair restoration technology. The same goes for laser hair restoration treatments. Dr. Ziering was an early adopter of laser therapy, offering it to patients in the early 2000s. The technology has developed to the point where the treatment can be done at home with the Ziering LaserCap. This is a clinically proven and FDA-cleared method to promote hair regrowth for men and women with pattern hair loss. The Ziering LaserCap is a prescription-strength, portable hair growth device with 304 laser diodes, delivering 3.93 J/cm2 energy dose to your hair follicles.

Available by prescription only for Ziering patients, the LaserCap works by stimulating inactive hair follicles with low-level laser therapy (LLLT). This is a safe and all-natural painless hair regrowth treatment. LLLT illuminates the hair follicles with monochromatic red laser light at a finely-tuned wavelength and intensity across a wide area of the patient’s scalp.

With the Ziering LaserCap patients can now treat their hair loss with prescription-strength laser therapy in the comfort of their own homes or as they go about their daily lives. The Ziering LaserCap is so convenient that people can wear it even as they are on the move. It literally fits within a cap.

With regular and proper use of this laser cap for hair growth, 30 minutes per day/3 times per week, patients usually notice a difference in their thinning areas within 60 days. This hair loss treatment is scientifically proven to increase hair strength and diameter as well as improve the overall luster and appearance of hair quality.

The Ziering LaserCap Kit Includes:

The Ziering LaserCap with the Ziering baseball cap
Portable battery pack case
Leather battery pack case
AC wall charger
User instruction manual
Lifetime warranty policy

Stand Alone or Combined Treatment

For men and women battling hair loss, Ziering physicians often recommend prescription strength LLLT as a stand-alone treatment and also in combination with other medical and topical therapies. It is prescribed postoperatively to promote faster healing and recovery for surgical hair restoration patients.