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Dr Tyng Tan Bsc (Hons), MBBS (London), Grad. Dip. Dermatology (UK),

Dip. AAAM (USA)

Member of International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)

Asia Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (AAHRS)

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for

Hair Restoration in Singapore

Low-Level Laser Therapy has given impressive results.

Completely painless, it's much milder than aesthetic

lasers and penetrates only to a superficial level. By

stimulating the hair follicles, it "wakes up" those that

are in their hibernation stages; simultaneously, it

increases blood supply to encourage hair growth. See

photo below.

Further, laser therapy is the only FDA approved

method for hair growth that is not a drug/medication,

and it has no side effects.

Figure 1.1 How Low-Level Laser Therapy for Hair Regrowth Works?

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Further, laser therapy is the only FDA approved

method for hair growth that is not a drug/medication,

and it has no side effects.

If you are interested about this hair regrowth

treatment, here are basic facts that you need to know

before getting Low Level Laser Therapy.

1. What is Low Level Laser Therapy?

Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT is a treatment that

makes use of a series of laser diodes that can deliver

cool laser energy to the scalp tissue. It is used in skin

rejuvenation treatments but it can also aid in the

improvement of hair loss. What makes this particular

laser treatment different from other is that it does not

produce any heat because it only delivers a spectrum of

light from the red part of the light range which is

actually cooler. This same property also allows the laser

to penetrate up to the follicular level to stimulate a

better microcirculation, cellular metabolism, and

protein synthesis.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

2. Does LLLT really work?

This hair loss treatment is actually an FDA approved

treatment which is a result of various research and

studies. It has been proven that the red light spectrum

can effectively stop hair loss, stabilize it, and regrow

hair.

3. Who is a good candidate for this treatment?

This treatment is recommended for men and women

who are in the early stages of hair loss. Please see

illustration below. Both Type 1 and Type 2 for male and

female pattern baldness may characterize as early

stages of hair loss (Please refer to the images below).

However, it is recommended that you confirm this

information with your doctor, every hair loss stages

may differ for different patients.

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Figure 1.2 Female Pattern Baldness based on Ludwig

Classification

Figure 1.3 Male Pattern Baldness based on Norwood Classification

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LLLT may not recommend for pregnant women, those

who have active skin cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, and

retinal detachment. It is not also advisable to those are

extremely sensitive to light, and for individuals who

have an active herpes infection or cold sores on the

area to be treated.

4. Is the treatment painful?

What makes this treatment appealing to many is the

fact that it is virtually painless. Many people may

cringe at the thought of having laser lights directed

towards the head with searing heat, but LLLT does not

provide this type of action. It uses a very low energy

wavelength which is actually non-thermal.

5. Are there any side effects to this treatment?

After the years of research that are performed by

doctors it has been found that LLLT does not pose any

negative effects.

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FDA classifies this type of

treatment to require minimum

safety precautions or what is

also called a “non-significant

risk” product. But if there is any

important instruction it’s that

one should not stare directly

into the laser beam.

6. If I am already using

Propecia or Rogaine, can I

still use LLLT?

Yes, it is actually safe to still use LLLT even if you are

already taking oral medications for hair loss. In fact

this can even improve the results.

7. Is LLLT also effective for women?

Yes, LLLT can be used for both sexes. Since hair loss

in women takes on a more diffused nature, the precise

action of the laser can target the problem areas even

better.

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8. How soon can one experience results?

There are many factors that can determine how

soon a person will notice the results. This includes

the degree of hair loss and how long they have been

experiencing it. But generally, a reduction in the

progress of hair loss can be visible in two to three

weeks’ time. Some may take 6 weeks comprising

10-12 treatments before they see any improvement.

9. Can I still use LLLT even if I already had a hair

transplant?

Many doctors actually promote the use of LLLT

after a hair transplant. The improvement in

circulation allows for better recovery and hair

growth. It is indeed a good adjunct treatment for

hair loss.

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10. Where can I get low-level laser therapy in

Singapore?

Dr Tyng Tan of Hair and Laser Clinic is certified in

performing low-level laser therapy in Singapore.

She generally recommend one or two 20-minute

sessions per week for a period of two months. One

of her delighted patients is a 62-year-old

Australian woman who is very active, a great

swimmer and tennis player. After a series of

sessions last year, she could stop hiding her hair

under a cap. Now she comes in once or twice a

month for maintenance sessions.

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Committed to Excellence

Dr Tyng Tan is the Clinic Director of The Hair & Laser Clinic in

Singapore, a clinic with special interest in Hair Transplants, Hair

Regrowth and Medical Aesthetics. She is one of the few Medical

Practitioners who are able to perform Hair Transplants using

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplant

(FUT) techniques.

Dr Tan's The Hair & Laser Clinic is affiliated to the renown Cole

Hair Transplant Group based in the USA. Led by Dr John Cole, one

of the pioneering doctors in Hair Transplantation (FUE), he has

clinics both in Florida and Georgia. You can find out more about Dr

John Cole and his special FUE technique- known as the CIT. She

has also trained overseas under famous plastic surgeons both in

Asia and in the USA in Hair Transplantation before returning to

start her practice in Singapore.

These Transplant techniques are similar to those used by famous

celebrities like Elton John, Wayne Rooney and Nicholas Cage to

battle Male Pattern Baldness. She also administers Low-Level

Laser Therapy (LLLT) to stimulate the scalp for Hair Regrowth.

The Hair & Laser Clinic is a one-stop Clinic for effective Medical

solutions for Hair Loss, using both Surgical and non-surgical

treatments.

The Hair and Laser Clinic 391B Orchard Road Ngee Ann City Tower B, #08-04

Singapore 238873

Contact Dr Tyng Tan: +65 6235 0010

www.hairandlaserclinic.com

Resources

1. www.hairandlaserclinic.com

2. drtyngtan.blogspot.com/2013/07/8-truths-about-

post-hair-transplant.html

3. www.ishrs.org

Disclaimer

The material in this booklet provides general

information about hair loss and hair transplants.

General information is not a substitute for

professional medical advice and treatment, and

should not be accepted in place or in preference to a

consultation with a doctor.