Hair Loss
What causes excess hair loss?
We experience hair loss because our hair follicles weaken. Everyone’s hair follicles weaken at a different pace and for different reasons. Excessive hair loss is usually genetic, but it can also be the result of a change in the body’s hormones or the effect of the use of certain medications.
Hair follicle weakening can occur in the scalp’s vascular network when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT disrupts the binding of essential proteins and nutrients to cells in the follicle. In time, this lack of nutrients leads to a weakening of the hair in the follicular site.
How does laser bio-stimulation for work to improve hair growth?
The Sunetics Bio-stimulation Laser for Hair Rejuvenation is a non-surgical hair treatment.
Regeneration of new and healthier cells in the scalp can increase hair quality, hair thickness and hair growth. Bio-stimulation using a laser at 650nm is reported to increase nutrient transport and cellular ATP production of cells in the inter-membrane space of the scalp.
Clinical studies have shown that low-level laser light is effective both cosmetically and physiologically in hair restoration. The cosmetic effects include improvements in hair sheen and strength, characteristics that enhance the perception of “fullness” in overall hair appearance. Physiologic effects on hair follicles observed in both men and women include prevention of hair loss, and stimulation of hair regrowth in areas of hair loss.
Who is this treatment for?
This treatment is suited to those who: suffer from excessive hair loss, have a family history of hair loss, desire thicker, fuller and healthier looking hair. The treatment can be performed on males or females of any age with any hair colour.
What are the risks and benefits?
According to research and numerous clinical trials, there are no risks associated with laser hair rejuvenation treatments. The benefits to the client go beyond hair rejuvenation, because hair improves in texture and thickness and will lay more uniformly on the scalp.
What does the treatment feel like?
The client’s head might feel a little warm during the procedure, but the laser itself is cool. The experience is similar to sitting under a dryer at the salon.
How many treatments are needed?
To start, the client will come in twice a week, for several weeks. After the first few weeks, treatments will be reduced to once a week for about eight weeks. Then it is up to the client to decide how many treatments will be needed for maintenance, but we recommend once every two to four weeks.
For those who are using the treatment as a preventative measure against hair loss, once every two to four weeks is recommended.
A Nu Image success!
Nu Image Medi-Spa has been achieving remarkable results in hair rejuvenation with the Sunetics Bio-Stimulation Laser. One of our success stories is Brad Grass of Big Dog 92.7 FM radio. He was so pleased that he talked about the transformation in his video blog.