Understanding low-level laser therapy
Low-level laser therapy, sometimes called photobiomodulation, delivers light at specific wavelengths to the scalp. It is used as a supportive measure in androgenetic hair loss rather than as a primary treatment.
Sessions are comfortable and involve no injections, needles or recovery time, which makes it a reasonable option for patients who cannot or prefer not to have injectable procedures.
As with other adjuncts, expectations are set carefully: it supports medical therapy, works gradually, and needs consistency over months to be worth doing at all.
This may suit you if
- Early to moderate pattern hair loss
- Patients who prefer a non-injectable adjunct
- Those already on medical treatment for hair loss
What happens at the clinic
- 1
Suitability check
Your hair loss type is confirmed and any scalp conditions are treated first.
- 2
Session
The device is positioned over the scalp for the prescribed duration. The session is painless and needs no preparation.
- 3
Schedule
Sessions are repeated at set intervals over several months, alongside your medical treatment.
- 4
Review
Response is reviewed with photographs at three-month intervals.
Aftercare
- Attend sessions consistently — irregular use limits any benefit
- Continue prescribed medical treatment
- Maintain scalp hygiene and treat dandruff or irritation promptly
Possible side effects
- Very few; occasional scalp warmth during the session
- No benefit in advanced hair loss where follicles are lost
- Time commitment without guaranteed response