Painless light sessions to support thinning hair

LLLT, also called red light therapy or photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light at low power. The light does not burn or cut. It is thought to boost energy production in follicle cells and improve blood flow in the scalp, which may help follicles stay in the growth phase longer and produce thicker hair. Sessions are calm, and you can rest or read during them.

It works best for early to moderate pattern hair loss in men and women. It cannot regrow hair on completely bald areas. Evidence suggests modest improvement in hair density for many users, and the effect depends on regular sessions over several months. Stopping treatment usually means any benefit gradually fades. Progress is slow, so photos taken every few months are the best way to judge whether it is helping.

Because LLLT is gentle and painless, it is a good add-on for people who want to avoid injections, or who are already using lotions, tablets, PRP or GFC. It is sometimes used after a hair transplant to support the scalp and existing hair, once the surgeon agrees. Dr. Shilpa will tell you whether it makes sense in your plan and how often to come in.