Surgery versus Laser Treatment for Hair Loss Restoration
Laser hair combs are now considered the latest technology in the fight against hair loss. Is this taking the place of medications or hair loss restoration surgery? A little research shows that low level light therapy (LLLT) is a safer and more cost effective than surgery. What remains to be decided by the individual is whether or not they will obtain their expected results.
Who is a Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery versus a Laser Comb User?
Good surgery candidates will be able to see a dramatic improvement in their hair, and their own sense of self esteem, but to be a surgery candidate you can only be a male hair loss victim (unless a female has male pattern baldness or scarring). Male pattern baldness thins or diminishes the hair on the top of the head. The hair remaining on the sides and back is usually still thick and can be "harvested" to replant in the balding area. A female usually gets thinning hair all over the head. Therefore it would be too hard to fill in thinning spots with hair that is also thin and may fall out prematurely anyway. Laser hair combs [http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Great-Tips-for-Choosing-a-Laser-Brush/1067361] are perfect for a woman's thinning hair issues as well as a man's. The laser light is easily distributed to all areas of the scalp by up to 17 diode lasers that pass through conical shaped "bristles" that keep the laser at the optimum distance from the target hair follicles. It is light weight and simple to use.
Hair transplant surgery is usually performed all at once, and should not be repeated soon after the last one. Sometimes hair actually falls out due to the shock of the surgery itself, leaving hair thinner than before. As long as a laser hair brush or comb is used continually (15-20 minutes per day, three days a week is recommended) most users find hair growing in thicker, shinier and healthier in about 3 months.
The Cost of Surgery versus Using a Laser Comb in Dollars and Time
The cost of surgery varies according to technique and the time it takes to perform it, but the expense and downtime are far greater than the cost of a laser comb and any additional synergistic products (vitamins, shower water filter, pre-cleansing solution or amino acid nutrients) that you may choose to help you achieve your goal faster. Any shampoos or conditioners purchased that are low-sudsing or non-buildup are in the same price category as any other hair care products that you would purchase anyway.
Low level laser therapy is delivered by a simple to use laser brush in the privacy of your own home. Since it is portable it can be taken on business trips or on vacation. Surgery requires taking time off for doctor visits, surgery time and follow-up. One should also spend some time interviewing several surgeons about their techniques, success rates and credentials. It may seem like surgery would be a quicker solution to hair loss, but sometimes serious problems occur requiring more time to correct. If the latest surgical techniques and equipment are not used, such as in flap surgery, line grafts, plug grafts, scalp reduction or hair lifts then the possibility of problems such as infection, scarring, poor placement or shock loss increases. There are no side effects or health issues reported from laser comb use.
Hair restoration surgery falls under the category of (almost) instant gratification. Some people look for quick fixes in weight loss, exercise programs, veneers and cosmetic surgeries. Restoration surgery may be the only way to "grow" hair if the follicles have been dead for a long time and cannot possibly be rejuvenated by thelaser comb [http://www.nutrevehairloss.com/Hair-Loss-FAQs] process. Surgery can be beneficial for accident victims whose scalp tissue has been damaged in one area and intact in others. However, for the woman or man with thinning hair a hand-held laser device is a much safer and less costly. Sometimes the way to the best success is not the quickest, but it is more efficient in the end.
Who is a Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery versus a Laser Comb User?
Good surgery candidates will be able to see a dramatic improvement in their hair, and their own sense of self esteem, but to be a surgery candidate you can only be a male hair loss victim (unless a female has male pattern baldness or scarring). Male pattern baldness thins or diminishes the hair on the top of the head. The hair remaining on the sides and back is usually still thick and can be "harvested" to replant in the balding area. A female usually gets thinning hair all over the head. Therefore it would be too hard to fill in thinning spots with hair that is also thin and may fall out prematurely anyway. Laser hair combs [http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Great-Tips-for-Choosing-a-Laser-Brush/1067361] are perfect for a woman's thinning hair issues as well as a man's. The laser light is easily distributed to all areas of the scalp by up to 17 diode lasers that pass through conical shaped "bristles" that keep the laser at the optimum distance from the target hair follicles. It is light weight and simple to use.
Hair transplant surgery is usually performed all at once, and should not be repeated soon after the last one. Sometimes hair actually falls out due to the shock of the surgery itself, leaving hair thinner than before. As long as a laser hair brush or comb is used continually (15-20 minutes per day, three days a week is recommended) most users find hair growing in thicker, shinier and healthier in about 3 months.
The Cost of Surgery versus Using a Laser Comb in Dollars and Time
The cost of surgery varies according to technique and the time it takes to perform it, but the expense and downtime are far greater than the cost of a laser comb and any additional synergistic products (vitamins, shower water filter, pre-cleansing solution or amino acid nutrients) that you may choose to help you achieve your goal faster. Any shampoos or conditioners purchased that are low-sudsing or non-buildup are in the same price category as any other hair care products that you would purchase anyway.
Low level laser therapy is delivered by a simple to use laser brush in the privacy of your own home. Since it is portable it can be taken on business trips or on vacation. Surgery requires taking time off for doctor visits, surgery time and follow-up. One should also spend some time interviewing several surgeons about their techniques, success rates and credentials. It may seem like surgery would be a quicker solution to hair loss, but sometimes serious problems occur requiring more time to correct. If the latest surgical techniques and equipment are not used, such as in flap surgery, line grafts, plug grafts, scalp reduction or hair lifts then the possibility of problems such as infection, scarring, poor placement or shock loss increases. There are no side effects or health issues reported from laser comb use.
Hair restoration surgery falls under the category of (almost) instant gratification. Some people look for quick fixes in weight loss, exercise programs, veneers and cosmetic surgeries. Restoration surgery may be the only way to "grow" hair if the follicles have been dead for a long time and cannot possibly be rejuvenated by thelaser comb [http://www.nutrevehairloss.com/Hair-Loss-FAQs] process. Surgery can be beneficial for accident victims whose scalp tissue has been damaged in one area and intact in others. However, for the woman or man with thinning hair a hand-held laser device is a much safer and less costly. Sometimes the way to the best success is not the quickest, but it is more efficient in the end.
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