HairStart®
Laser Hair Therapy™
What Concerns You the Most?
The Hair You Have Lost or the Hair You May lose?
Depending on the circumstances a HairStart® Laser
Hair Therapy™ program may be the answer for you.
Many long term clinical research programs at laser institutes
internationally have shown that bio-stimulation of "cold Beam" laser gives
numerous positive effects to the hair and skin.
Laser hair
therapy bathes your hair root with a nourishing light and is designed to
energize your hair. At New England Associates® our hair laser has 135 laser
diodes, more then any other clinical laser in New England we know of!
Light is energy. Living cells "like" light and your hair is no different. The
most common example of light converting into chemical energy is photosynthesis,
where plants are fed via light converted into chemical energy.
Scientific studies on cell cultures have shown that laser penetrates into soft
tissue and increases the action of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that
is a major carrier of energy from one reaction site to another in all living
cells.
According
to the eminent scientist Popp*, living
cells actually give out ultra-weak photons (light) with a coherence
characteristic to laser.
He
theorised that soft tissue and fluids in our bodies actually vibrate! And they
do this within a frequency range similar to that of low-level laser.
Popp postulated that "sick" cells are "light-starved" and when irradiated with
low level laser in the correct frequency range they become "light-restored" and
healthy.*
Popp FA. On the coherence of ultraweak photon emission from living tissues.
Kilmister CW (ed), Disequilibrium and Self-Organisation, 207-230. 1986 Reidel
Another theory* is that cells are largely
dependant for healthy function on an exchange of energy and 'information' with
surrounding cells. This is achieved via individual wave systems by which cells
'communicate' through inter-connective plasma which is affected by low level
laser working at quantum level.
*Wolbarsht
ML. Ed: Clinical aspects of laser research.
Plenum Press New York p116 1977
Recent Clinical
Trials by a hair laser company suggests that more than 90% of users achieve
some positive benefits and results. "In general, about 45% of users
see noticeable indications of benefits from use of the laser
within the first 6 weeks," according to Dr. Martin Unger, the company's
Medical Director "Another 45% realize indications from 6 to 12 weeks and
5% see subtle improvements after 12 weeks.
In March 2001 a
hair laser like ours received wide public and press attention. This laser was
named one of TIME Magazine's "Inventions of the
Year", and is receiving favorable press from numerous national
magazines, newspapers and television news programs.
BACKGROUND
Since the late
1700s, scientific studies have shown that sunlight- or the lack of it-
definitely affects our body’s biochemistry. Light also affects our hair,
including how fast it grows. We have all experienced how our hair grows quicker
during the summer, and this increased growth is due to improved blood supply to
the hair follicles stimulated by the red light in sunlight.
The Helium-Neon
(He-Ne) Laser was first used in some countries of Eastern Europe about eighteen
years ago for very different diseases to speed up the healing process. A He-Ne
laser produces light measured at a wavelength of 632.8 nanometers, a pure wave-
length at the peak of red light in the visible light spectrum. Laser devices
utilized at NEA provide the essential boost of pure red light at precisely the
right frequency to revitalize and repair hair.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LASER
Q:
Does laser work for everyone?
A:
Laser
hair therapy
is good
for hair. It works in varying degrees on everyone, from slowing, arresting or
reversing hair loss to increasing the shine, body and elasticity of hair.
Nothing is more detrimental to your personal appearance than thin-looking
lifeless hair. Lasers are recommended for either men or women who are in the
early stages of hair loss or who demonstrate sufficient hair follicles capable
of being rehabilitated by the laser hair therapy program. To maintain a healthy
head of hair, especially if there is a history of baldness in your family, the
sooner you start, the better.
Usually
noticeable improvement is achieved in 4 to 6 months. However, if you have heavy
hair fall-out, you may notice a reduced rate of fall-out after only a few
treatments. Results vary per individual, and compliance is necessary to achieve
the best results. Unlike many treatments, the laser hair therapy's energy works
on all areas of the scalp: front, top, back, and sides.
Q: How does laser
work?
A:
To appreciate
how it works, you need to understand the basics of how hair grows and replaces
itself in its natural cycle. Every hair on one’s head usually grows for several
years and then falls out. The root then rests for some weeks before starting to
re-grow a new hair. This cycle continues throughout our lives. Unfortunately, as
we age, some people replace fewer hairs than are shed (and/or thinner, lighter
hair) resulting in thinner hair and gradually baldness occurs. You don’t go bald
or thin out because your hair falls out – it’s meant to do so. You go bald or
thin out if it doesn’t grow back! Laser used on a regular basis strengthens and
regenerates the hair roots. This slows or arrests, and in some cases, reverses
the degenerative cycle as previously described.
Once the hair roots are dead, nothing can be done to restore them, so the sooner
treatment is started, the better your results are.
Therapeutic
pure red light stimulates blood supply to the hair bulb and scalp, increasing
the number of red blood cells that deliver vital oxygen and nutrients. The
result is a restorative and reparative chain reaction that clears debris from
the hair shafts, swells the cortex and closes the cuticle leading to a healthier
scalp and hair that looks and feels softer, thicker and shinier, and is more
easily managed. Used in conjunction with our exclusive line of HairStart®
hair and scalp care products, laser light therapy delivers even more benefits.
When laser is used with quality conditioners, damaged hair, split ends, and even
dry, matted hair begin to show improvement. Even the negative effects of
chemical perms can be reversed with Laser treatments because each strand of hair
is nourished and repaired; making perms look more natural and waves and curls
last longer. This is because the laser not only bonds the conditioner to the
hair, leaving each strand repaired and shining, it also bonds moisture,
invaluable for repairing damaged hair.
Mechanisms
of Action
Laser light
uses the scientific principle of photobiotherapy. This process occurs when cells
absorb light and repair themselves. Laser light penetrates deep into the tissues
of the scalp, stimulating micro-circulation of blood supply, cell metabolism and
protein synthesizes. Clinical studies suggest that this cellular and
sub-cellular activity breaks down the collection of DHT helping to stop hair
loss.
Many long-term
international clinical research programs have shown that bio-stimulation of
‘cold-beam’ low-level laser gives numerous positive effects to the skin and
hair. Research suggests that laser works by three mechanisms
v
Energization
--Transforming
laser energy into cellular energy. Laser light increases the energy available to
cells so they take in nutrients faster and get rid of waste products. Not
surprisingly many, scientists and physicians have been using low level laser
over the past 30 years to speed wound healing and produce new tissue.
v Circulation
–
Increasing blood and lymph circulation through vasodilatation. Microscopic
studies have shown laser increases circulation and oxygenation of the blood to
the scalp and hair bulb. Laser also removes calcification and blockages around
the hair bulb; as well as increases cell replacement or regenerative activity.
Laser helps hair to improve in fullness, shine, body and elasticity; therefore
problems such as excessively oily or dry scalp, dandruff and itchiness can also
be reduced. In 1986 the International Laser Research Group Association included
in their trial report on ‘cold beam’ laser:
“ If we start
from a normal quantity of hair bulbs per square cm of the various subjects
involved, we can state that there was strengthening of hair bulbs…hair growth
could be actually ascertained – also its being darker than before”.
v Vibration
– Bringing cells into harmonious oscillation patterns. The soft tissue and
fluids in our bodies actually vibrate! They do this within a frequency range
similar to that of cold-beam, red-light laser. When its vibrations become
irregular or out-of-step, it can be brought back into “synchronization” by being
irradiated with low level laser working at quantum level.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes! Laser's
utilized at NEA are non-surgical therapeutic laser. It is the most powerful
laser that is safe for cosmetic purposes. It fully complies with the European
standard EN60825, for laser safety and have been evaluated by UL, CSA, IMQ, TUV,
NEMCO, International Laser Research Group Association, and the National
Institute of Radiation. The FDA states that this type of laser complies with the
USA FDA CDRH safety regulations Section 21 for cosmetic use in the United States
as a Certified Class 11A cosmetic laser. Hair lasers utilized at NEA have many
years of research behind it, both experimental and clinical.
‘Cold-beam’
laser technology of the type in the lasers utilized at NEA has been used
internationally in hair clinics for many years, in a broad range of hair care
and skin care applications. The power level is so low that it is virtually a
mere vibration, harmless but effective.
One should not
stare at the laser light source directly, to do so, one would have to
intentionally stare upward. Safety glasses are provided, which fit over regular
eyeglasses should you care to read while undergoing treatment.
Products
utilized at NEA have not been tested on animals and have not
been tested or approved for use on minors or persons under the age of 18. All
products, lasers and services provided through NEA are not intended for use on
minors or persons under the age of 18.
Q: What are the
benefits?
A: There are
several benefits:
Ø
Delivers
light energy directly from different laser positions without loss of light
properties to insure appropriate dosage.
Ø
Increases
blood supply to the scalp by 54% after only one treatment.
Ø
Slows or
stops excessive hair loss.
Ø
Stimulates
hair follicle
Ø
Repairs
and improves hair shaft quality.
Ø
Relieves
irritating scalp conditions.
Ø
Enhances
the lasting effects of hair color and perms by closing the hair cuticle.
Q: Have the
benefits been scientifically measured?
A: Yes! A double
blind placebo controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of laser
light therapy by comparing it with a placebo laser. Here are the results:
Ø
All
patients with the exception of one in the laser treated group showed a complete
stop of hair loss.
Ø
All
patients, except three, showed a clear re-growth of hair with a reduction of at
least one category in the Hamilton Classification.
Out of 18
patients, 14 showed an increase in hair thickness and all 18 showed improvement
in the general hair shaft quality. The results showed no improvement in the
placebo group or any adverse effect of the treatment.
Q: Can I use a
laser with transplants?
A: Yes. In fact,
it is used post operatively to promote healing, reduce scarring, and ensure a
higher rate of success for transplanted units by many physicians nationwide. It
has been proven very helpful when used before and after transplant procedures to
help establish new grafts and minimize shedding of transplanted hair. Treatment
should cease two weeks prior to surgery and resume two weeks after surgery.
Q: Can I use it
with other treatments?
A: Yes. Used in
conjunction with oral and topical therapy, one may achieve faster and better
results than these treatments alone. If started early enough, it alone may be
all the treatment that is needed to maintain your hair.
Q: How
long do treatments last and what are the costs? 
A: Programs very to match your needs including rate and degree of hair loss
which are determined during a progressive scalp and hair examination . We'll
perform a $395.00 scalp and hair microscopic computer examination FREE if you
mention our website! "Add Laser to your current treatment today for maximum
benefit" New England Associates®
Hair Industry experts since 1982.
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