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Hair Restoration · Laser Hair Therapy

Laser hair therapy,
for thinning hair.

Laser hair therapy is a gentle option that's often part of a larger hair plan. Like every option here, it starts with knowing what's causing your hair loss.

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Low-level
light energy
Months
for regrowth to show
Consultation
to decide if it fits
In Short

Laser hair therapy, also called low-level laser therapy, uses gentle light energy to support hair follicles and help slow thinning. It doesn't cut or heat the skin, and most people feel little during treatment. It's one of several hair restoration options at PSRx, and whether it fits your hair loss is decided at consultation.

Who It May Help

Where laser therapy
may fit.

Laser hair therapy tends to suit some kinds of thinning better than others. Your provider looks at yours first.

Early pattern thinning
Gradual thinning at the crown, along the part or at the temples, especially when it's caught early and the follicles are still active. Your provider checks the area first.
Thinning edges
Edges thinned by tight styles may benefit once the styling cause is addressed, if the follicles are still active. Your provider checks your hairline first.
Part of a combined plan
Laser hair therapy is often one piece of a plan that may also include PRP and home scalp care. Your provider decides how the options fit together.
Not for every cause
Patchy hair loss, scarring hair loss, or loss from thyroid, iron or medication causes needs a different approach first. We screen for these before recommending laser therapy.

Laser hair therapy is different from laser hair removal. It supports hair growth instead of reducing hair.

Is It Right For You?

Who it's for —
and who it isn’t.

A good fit if you…
✓You have early thinning at the crown, part, temples or edges
✓Your hair loss has been screened for medical causes
✓You want a gentle option that doesn't break the skin
✓You can stay consistent over several months
Not the right fit if you…
—You take medications that make you sensitive to light (talk to us first)
—You have an active scalp infection or open sores
—You have scarring hair loss that needs a dermatologist
—You're pregnant (we'll discuss timing with you)

Your provider confirms what's right for you at your consultation.

Textured Hair Expertise

Hair loss care,
built for textured hair.

Tight styles, edges and scarring hair loss are more common in Black women, and they need a provider who understands textured hair. PSRx builds every hair plan around your hair, your scalp and your skin.

  • ✦Screening for causes that need a medical workup.
  • ✦Attention to edges, traction and styling history.
  • ✦Plans that fit your hair care routine.
  • ✦Every option is chosen at consultation after your scalp is examined.
What to Know

How laser hair therapy
fits your plan.

Your provider explains how it works and decides whether it fits your hair loss at consultation.

Gentle light energy
Low-level laser light is absorbed by the hair follicles and is thought to support their activity. It doesn't cut, burn or heat the skin, and there's no recovery time needed.
Consistency matters
Laser hair therapy works gradually and depends on regular use over months. Your provider explains the schedule that fits your plan and how progress will be tracked. Skipping sessions can slow results.
Pairing with other options
Laser hair therapy may be combined with PRP or home scalp care. Your provider decides which options work together for your hair loss at consultation. Many plans combine more than one option.
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Safe for textured hair
Laser hair therapy can be used with natural, relaxed and protective styles. Your provider talks through how treatment fits your hair care routine at consultation. Bring questions about your routine.
What To Expect

From consultation
to lasting results.

01
Consultation
We look at your scalp, your pattern of hair loss, your health history and your styling history, and screen for medical causes.
02
Your plan
If laser hair therapy fits, your provider explains the schedule, what to expect and what else may be part of your plan.
03
Consistent treatment
Results depend on staying consistent over several months, so your plan is built around a schedule you can realistically keep.
04
Track progress
We compare your progress at follow-ups and adjust your plan as your hair responds, including maintenance once you see results.
Common Questions

Laser Hair Therapy FAQ.

Does laser hair therapy work?

Laser hair therapy can help some people with early thinning, especially when used consistently and combined with other care. Results vary, and it doesn't work for every cause of hair loss. Your provider tells you honestly whether it's a good fit at consultation.

Is laser hair therapy the same as laser hair removal?

No. Laser hair removal uses heat to reduce unwanted hair. Laser hair therapy uses gentle, low-level light to support hair follicles. They're very different treatments with opposite goals, and laser hair therapy doesn't heat or damage the follicle. Your provider explains the difference at consultation.

Does laser hair therapy hurt?

Most people feel little or nothing during laser hair therapy. It doesn't cut or heat the skin, and there's no recovery time needed. Some people notice mild scalp warmth or tingling, which passes quickly. Your provider explains what to expect at consultation.

How long until I see results?

Hair grows slowly, so most people need several months of consistent treatment before they notice a change. Shedding may slow first, then thicker growth appears. Your provider tracks your progress at follow-ups. Photos help show changes that are hard to notice day to day, so we compare them over time.

Can I use laser hair therapy with braids or a protective style?

Often, yes, though how your hair is styled can affect how well light reaches the scalp. Your provider talks through how treatment fits your styling routine at consultation, so your plan works with your hair, not against it. Bring questions about your routine.

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