Natural Sunlight and Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth

Natural sunlight provides vitamin D which helps the body in many ways, and when it comes to hair growth, Vitamin D helps create new hair follicles. Heliosis or exposure to the sun also has applications for promoting hair growth. Experts recommend exposing yourself to midday rays of the sun for around 10-30 minutes a day. Of course during winter, the weather won’t exactly be sunny and most people will be indoors or wearing hats and caps to protect themselves from the cold. Thankfully, Red Light Therapy can provide the hair and scalp with the light it needs for healthy hair growth, even when natural sunlight is limited.

How Red Light Therapy Complements Hair Transplantation

Red Light Therapy or Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a non-surgical and non-invasive hair loss treatment method that uses photons to stimulate the scalp tissues. Your follicles absorb the photons, which promote hair growth. The procedure is safe, painless and can be paired with hair transplant surgery to speed healing and stimulate the transplanted hair to grow.

This works similarly to how natural sun exposure promotes hair growth. Research shows that LLLT stimulates circulation and encourages hair growth. Red light penetrates through the skin to reach the base of the hair follicles, enhancing the cellular respiration process which allows the cells to function with more ease and efficiency.

At Hair Restoration Centers, we recognize the value of complementary therapies alongside our surgical hair transplant procedures. While our primary focus is on providing permanent surgical hair restoration through FUT and FUE techniques, many of our patients benefit from incorporating LLLT into their post-procedure care regimen. The natural growth process begins at the cellular level, so it is very gradual. Just as hair loss doesn’t occur overnight, the hair regrowth process will also take some time. But the results are worth it!

If you are experiencing hair loss, a comprehensive approach including both surgical hair transplantation and supportive therapies may be the best option for restoring your hair. Reach out to us to schedule a consultation with one of our Patient Advisors!

Supporting Your Hair Transplant Results with At-Home Light Therapy

Many of our patients at Hair Restoration Centers choose to supplement their surgical hair restoration with at-home red light therapy devices. These devices work by stimulating inactive hair follicles with low-level laser therapy (LLLT), which can be particularly beneficial during the recovery and growth phases following a transplant procedure.

Home-based LLLT devices illuminate the hair follicles with monochromatic red laser light at a finely-tuned wavelength and intensity across a wide area of the patient’s scalp. This technology has advanced significantly in recent years, making it more accessible and convenient for patients to incorporate into their hair restoration journey.

Patients who combine surgical hair transplantation with consistent LLLT often report improved results. With regular and proper use of a quality LLLT device for hair growth, typically 30 minutes per day, 3 times per week, patients usually notice a difference in their thinning areas within 60 days. This complementary hair loss treatment is scientifically proven to increase hair strength and diameter, as well as improve the overall luster and appearance of hair quality.

Takeaway

Interested in learning more about comprehensive hair restoration approaches? While Hair Restoration Centers specializes in surgical hair transplantation through our 27 convenient locations across the United States, we understand that optimal results often come from a multi-faceted approach. Our board-certified surgeons and Patient Advisors can discuss how combining our expert FUT or FUE procedures with complementary therapies might enhance your hair restoration journey. Contact us today to begin your three-step consultation process and discover the permanent hair restoration solution that’s right for you.