Published on February 14, by
Sumit Bapna
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive form of alternative therapy approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for a prescribed list of ailments and medical conditions, including hair loss.
It is also referred to as cold laser therapy, photobiomodulation, soft laser biostimulation, and low-power laser therapy (LPLT).
In low-level laser therapy, low-intensity lasers are administered on the affected area(s) of the body in order to stimulate hair follicles, improve healing, or aid in pain relief for the affected area. The lasers do not cause any destruction or inflammation of the body&#;s tissues. They also do not cause breakage of the skin or come in direct contact with internal tissues.
The lasers consist of red or near-infrared light that is directed onto damaged cells. The tissues absorb the light, and the physiological reaction helps regenerate the cells.
When LLLT is used on the scalp, the laser targets the hair follicles and stimulates the cells, which aids in hair growth. Low-level laser therapy has a multitude of benefits. It&#;s painless and non-invasive, and it has no side effects when performed by Dr. Bapna. LLLT may also make hair stronger, thicker, and softer following regular treatments.
The procedure for low-level laser therapy is quite simple. LLLT requires no preparation, and each treatment typically takes a short amount of time &#; less than twenty minutes &#; to complete.
During the procedure, Dr. Bapna will apply the laser over the affected areas. Since low-level laser therapy is painless, the patient should not experience any uncomfortable heat sensations or vibrations.
After your treatment, you may return to your normal daily activities. No downtime or recovery time will be required after the procedure, and healing time is minimal.
Low-level laser therapy can be beneficial to those who suffer from mild to moderate male or female pattern hair loss. It is also a good option for those who are looking to maintain their hair-transplant results.
Although LLLT is a viable option for those looking to combat hair loss, it is important to note that this treatment can take time and can also interact with certain medications. Patients who take medications that increase their sensitivity to light should not use low-level laser therapy. Women who are pregnant should not be treated with LLLT.
Talk to Dr. Bapna about any questions or concerns you may have before you start treatment.
Doctors, physical therapists, dentists, dermatologists, and other medical practitioners usually prescribe low-level laser therapy for the following ailments:
&#; Inflammation
&#; Minor Injuries and Slight Sprains
&#; Skin Rejuvenation
&#; Acupuncture Alternative
&#; Aches and Pains
&#; Difficult-to-Heal Wounds
If you think you are a good candidate and would benefit from low-level laser therapy for hair loss, contact the office of Dr. Sumit Bapna for a consultation today. Dr. Bapna, a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon, will be happy to get you started with your LLLT treatments.
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The Science Of Low Level Laser Therapy &#; How does it work?
How does Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Work?
Laser therapy aims to biostimulate the cells in the body. Because of the low power nature of low level lasers, the effects are photochemical (like photosynthesis in plants) and biochemical, not thermal and do not cause heating. There is no damage to living tissue. Three distinct effects are known to occur when using low level laser therapy:
A) Growth factor response within cells and tissue as a result of increased ATP and protein synthesis;
Improved cell proliferation; Change in cell membrane permeability to calcium up-take.
B) Pain relief as a result of increased endorphin release; increased serotonin; suppression of nociceptor
action.
C) Strengthening the immune system response via increasing levels of lymphocyte activity and through
a newly researched mechanism termed photomodulation of blood.
One of the main mechanisms of action occurs in the mitochondria, the cellular power plant inside every cell. The primary effect occurs when light is absorbed in cytochrome c oxidase, a protein within the mitochondria.
When cells get stressed (e.g. due to disease, injury or ageing) the mitochondria produces nitric oxide (NO). This competitively displaces oxygen from cytochrome c oxidase consequently reducing ATP (an essential intracellular cellular energy and extracellular signalling molecule) and causing an over production of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) and leading to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is well known to lead to inflammation and cell death via the gene transcription factor NF-Kb.
Lack of Side Effects
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) works of the correct wavelength and density, dissociates NO allowing oxygen back in, so ATP is restored and oxidative stress reduced. Once normal mitochondrial function is restored by LLLT then cell metabolism is improved, and the patient gets better more quickly. This improves cell metabolism and reduce inflammation. The effect on normal tissue is not significant.
Light will only stimulate cell proliferation if the cells are growing poorly at the time of the irradiation. If a cell is fully functional, there is nothing for radiation to stimulate, and no therapeutic benefit will be observed. An analogy is that patients will not show a beneficial effect of vitamin therapy if they already receive an adequate supply of vitamins in their daily diet.
LLLT Video on How it works
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