Laser Hair Restoration in Burbank

At Advanced Dermatology Center, we can stimulate hair growth with laser hair restoration to increase the quantity and quality of your hair. Lower level laser therapy (LLLT) from a Fotona PS03 handpiece effectively makes hair restoration simple and convenient. This handpiece is placed on the scalp and moved in a crosshatch pattern as you lie back and relax. These lasers are called “soft” or “cold” lasers, as they do not emit any heat, vibration, or sound, in contrast to other lasers that either burn or vaporize tissues. The cells absorb the laser light and repairs them by invigorating circulation and encouraging hair regrowth. It doesn’t turn dead hair follicles back to life; rather, it stimulates those follicles in a state of decline to make the existing hair thicker and fuller.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Hair Restoration?

Much has changed in the field of hair restoration in recent years. In the past, those experiencing hair loss who wanted to restore their hair needed painful surgical hair transplantation procedures. Not only did it leave permanent scars, it also took significant downtime to heal, and in those who had “hair plugs,” it was extremely obvious that the person had undergone hair transplant surgery. The way we do laser hair restoration in the new millennium is a much quicker process, not to mention it is painless. Laser hair restoration has even shown to be more effective at re-growing hair in areas of the scalp where hair regrowth drugs have proven less effective. Advanced Dermatology Center uses an in-office system to make hair restoration simple and convenient.

Am I a Candidate for LLLT Hair Restoration?

Both men and women experiencing mild to moderate degrees of thinning hair often make excellent candidates for laser hair restoration. LLLT is not effective for those whose hair loss is advanced, where the scalp is smooth and no hair follicles are present. As long as the patient has residual hair left, there is still a good chance of reversing hair loss and stopping the progression of hair loss. During your in-person consultation with our board-certified dermatologist, we will review your medical history and conduct a physical exam to determine if you are a good candidate for LLLT therapy.

Another thing to keep in mind is the time commitment. Each treatment session takes about 30 minutes, and most patients need about 6 sessions spaced out every 2-4 weeks. After their treatments are complete, most people need to come in every 6 months for one additional treatment session to maintain your results.