grow in faster, the scalp to heal faster and the recovery time from the transplant to be greatly reduced. In fact, we have had patients who’ve used the laser for a few months prior to hair surgery who have reduced the area of baldness, making my work easier and the results even more impressive.”

Q: If stop using Laser Therapy will my hair deteriorate?

A: Dr. Kurgis points out that the hair shaft is a complex structure containing several elements which are important to its appearance. First, each hair or group of hairs is supported by a tiny muscle. That muscle give the hair the ‘body and lift’ that most of us have when we are young. The laser stimulates this muscle and it is often the first improvement patients notice who use the laser—especially women.

Each hair has a sebaceous gland that secrets an oily substance which allows the growing hair to exit the scalp and which give the hair its shine or “luster.” With time, this gland doesn’t work as well and the hair can get dull and brittle. Our experience shows the laser can

‘normalize’ the production of thesebaceous gland, giving the hair an approved appearance, typically in just 10-18 weeks.

The hair color comes from the production of Melanin in the hair structure. With laser therapy, we have seen weak, thin hair, begin to grow healthier looking with improved color production. Additonally, LLLT seems to help color retention in many individuals who use a hair color product.

Remember, just like working out the muscles in your body, if you stop stimulating the the complex structure of the hair root, it can weaken again and deteriorate.

Look at it this way, most people understand that to maintain strong teeth and healthy gums, you must brush them regularly.
“Use it, or lose it! hold true here as well.” Proper hygiene allows for a healthy body.

For most people, that simply means continuing to use a hand held laser device a couple times per week for 15 minutes will maintain proper cellular activity, helping to strengthen hair and maintain healthy growth.