Can i use the LLLT device,IRestore, etc after my hair transplant surgery? Will it help promote faster healing and how long after the surgery can i start using it? I dont want to take any pills or other meds with side effects, so this LLLT seems to be a safe alternative to strenghthen and grow the hair. thanks
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November 3, 2017
Answer: The effectiveness of lasers is not clear and it is not normally recommended after surgery.
Thank you for your question. You state you’re 18-years-old with genetic pattern loss, and you tried minoxidil 5 months ago but you described that any hair might have regrown has been lost. You’re asking if a combination of minoxidil and low-level laser light therapy will help regrow your hai...
Although
we don’t know the exact long term effects on actual hair growth from using
LLLT, it is known to dilate blood vessels, increase circulation, and stimulate
follicles. This may give the hair the appearance of being fuller after being
used for at least 6 months. Because the
LLLT is u...
Laser
hair removal (LHR) is considered a hair reduction procedure. Thus, it may not
get every hair on the first or even the fifth pass because each individual hair
is in their own phase along the growth cycle. In other words, human hair growth
is not synchronized such as what is seen in your pet...
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