The Development of Hair Loss Lasers
In the mid 1990's laser technology for hair loss conditions started to manifest.
These were large clinic hood lasers that cost over $40,000.
00 USD for a hair loss clinic to purchase.
As such, the companies were charging $3,000.
00 plus for 6 month treatment sessions.
Many of these companies were also using a topical minoxidil as well.
Results were evident with the overall opinion being that laser was assisting the minoxidil and that by themselves they were effective in improving the cosmetic condition of the hair.
These laser machines generally had around 100 diodes running at 635Nm wave length producing a 5mW energy output.
The next development was of laser combs.
A laser comb (shaped like a hair brush) is the same technology except they started with 1 laser using a mirror which broke the beam into 5 separate beams (the first Hairmax).
They sold for around the $1,500.
00 mark.
As the popularity of these combs increased so did the amount of competitors.
Presently there would be over 50 suppliers in the world, with some even using LED lights and calling them lasers.
A general laser comb of today has 7 separate laser diodes each producing a 5mW output.
They cost between $200.
00 to $700.
00 USD, depending on the manufacturer.
Most have a rechargeable battery system which does make them prone to malfunction due to the batteries losing the ability to hold a charge.
Many different studies have been produced by the manufacturers of these laser combs, but to date nothing has been seriously proven.
Some hair transplant surgeons think that they a waste of time whilst some believe in the technology.
They have been presented at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) generally by the hair transplant surgeons who have a financial relationship with the manufactures.
Some companies have received FDA approval for the device so that they are listed as a hair loss treatment option, the same as Minoxidil or Finasteride.
This does not prove efficacy though.
The difference between the clinic lasers and the laser combs is the overall spread of laser energy.
A clinic laser bathes the whole scalp, whilst the laser comb only covers around the size of half a pencil.
Whilst you can move the laser comb, to get the same energy absorption as the clinic lasers, you would need to use a laser comb for around 3 hours for each session.
The very latest hair loss laser system is by far the best design.
It has 224 laser diodes and is a very thin device which fits inside a normal hat or cap.
It means the best function of the clinic lasers (covering the whole scalp) has now joined with the best function of the laser comb (can use it at home).
As it has 224 laser diodes it actually surpasses the clinic lasers with energy output.
Another appealing factor is that the laser cap must be prescribed by a medical doctor.
This is very important as many consumers who have purchased laser combs over the internet have done so by self-diagnoses which is plainly dangerous.
Presently in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore they are being prescribed by the doctors at Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Loss Centres.
These were large clinic hood lasers that cost over $40,000.
00 USD for a hair loss clinic to purchase.
As such, the companies were charging $3,000.
00 plus for 6 month treatment sessions.
Many of these companies were also using a topical minoxidil as well.
Results were evident with the overall opinion being that laser was assisting the minoxidil and that by themselves they were effective in improving the cosmetic condition of the hair.
These laser machines generally had around 100 diodes running at 635Nm wave length producing a 5mW energy output.
The next development was of laser combs.
A laser comb (shaped like a hair brush) is the same technology except they started with 1 laser using a mirror which broke the beam into 5 separate beams (the first Hairmax).
They sold for around the $1,500.
00 mark.
As the popularity of these combs increased so did the amount of competitors.
Presently there would be over 50 suppliers in the world, with some even using LED lights and calling them lasers.
A general laser comb of today has 7 separate laser diodes each producing a 5mW output.
They cost between $200.
00 to $700.
00 USD, depending on the manufacturer.
Most have a rechargeable battery system which does make them prone to malfunction due to the batteries losing the ability to hold a charge.
Many different studies have been produced by the manufacturers of these laser combs, but to date nothing has been seriously proven.
Some hair transplant surgeons think that they a waste of time whilst some believe in the technology.
They have been presented at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) generally by the hair transplant surgeons who have a financial relationship with the manufactures.
Some companies have received FDA approval for the device so that they are listed as a hair loss treatment option, the same as Minoxidil or Finasteride.
This does not prove efficacy though.
The difference between the clinic lasers and the laser combs is the overall spread of laser energy.
A clinic laser bathes the whole scalp, whilst the laser comb only covers around the size of half a pencil.
Whilst you can move the laser comb, to get the same energy absorption as the clinic lasers, you would need to use a laser comb for around 3 hours for each session.
The very latest hair loss laser system is by far the best design.
It has 224 laser diodes and is a very thin device which fits inside a normal hat or cap.
It means the best function of the clinic lasers (covering the whole scalp) has now joined with the best function of the laser comb (can use it at home).
As it has 224 laser diodes it actually surpasses the clinic lasers with energy output.
Another appealing factor is that the laser cap must be prescribed by a medical doctor.
This is very important as many consumers who have purchased laser combs over the internet have done so by self-diagnoses which is plainly dangerous.
Presently in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore they are being prescribed by the doctors at Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Loss Centres.
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