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Laser Hair Therapy
Wellness Programs for Hair Loss
Images Unlimited’s affiliate HLCC has been helping men and women with hair loss for over 23+ years,
and using Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as part of the treatment for the past 17 years.
They have researched, developed and manufactured products for use with Low Level Lasers, some of
which they've patented, others specifically designed to provide good scalp hygiene and DHT blockers
with “complete” hair nutrition.
Images Unlimited is affiliated with Hair Loss Control Clinic's 130+ clinics in 25 countries worldwide. This
distributor network includes hundreds of Hair Replacement Centers, Clinics and Wellness Centers.
Scripts is our premier line of hair loss products, and is defined as the Multi-Therapeutic Approach to
Hair Wellness.
Backed by an experienced medical staff of hair loss professionals, we are committed to providing our
clients with the best possible hair loss solutions.
Dr. S. Michael Fuhrman, D.O. - Medical Director
Dr. Santiago Alvarez, N.M.D. ~ Dr. Michael S. Albert, M.D.
Hair Shaft
The hair shaft is made of a hard
protein called keratin and is made in
three layers. This protein is actually
dead, so the hair that you see is not a
living structure.
The inner layer is the medulla.
The second layer is the cortex and
the outer layer is the cuticle.
The cortex makes up the majority of
the hair shaft.
The cuticle is a tightly formed
structure made of shingle-like
overlapping scales. It is both the
cortex and the medulla that holds the
hair's pigment, giving it its color.
Cycle of Hair Growth
Hair on the scalp grows about .3 to .4 mm/day or about 6 inches per year. Unlike other mammals,
human hair growth and shedding is random and not seasonal or cyclical. At any given time, a random
number of hairs will be in one of three stages of growth and shedding: anagen, catagen, and telogen:
Anagen is the active phase of the hair. The cells in the root of the hair are dividing rapidly. A new hair
is formed and pushes the club hair (a hair that has stopped growing or is no longer in the anagen
phase) up the follicle and eventually out. During this phase the hair grows about 1 cm every 28 days.
Scalp hair stays in this active phase of growth for two to six years.
The Catagen phase is a transitional stage and about 3% of all hairs are in this phase at any time. This
phase lasts for about two to three weeks. Growth stops and the outer root sheath shrinks and attaches
to the root of the hair. This is the formation of what is known as a club hair.
Telogen is the resting phase and usually accounts for 6% to 8% of all hairs. This phase lasts for about
100 days for hairs on the scalp and longer for hairs on the eyebrow, eyelash, arm, and leg. During this
phase, the hair follicle is completely at rest and the club hair is completely formed. Pulling out a hair in
this phase will reveal a solid, hard, dry, white material at the root. About 25 to 100 telogen hairs are
shed normally each day.
“Alopecia” is a medical term which simply
means “hair loss.” Alopecia does not refer
to one specific hair loss disease.
Androgenetic Alopecia, however, is the #1
cause of hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia can
cause an experience in hair loss as early teenage
years.
- For men, this type of baldness is typically
characterized by hair loss that begins at the
temples and crown. The end result may be
partial or complete baldness.
- Women with androgenetic alopecia usually
have hair loss limited to thinning at the front,
sides or crown. Complete baldness rarely occurs
in women.
The majority of women with androgenic alopecia have diffuse thinning on all areas of the scalp. Men, on the other
hand, rarely have diffuse thinning but instead have more distinct patterns of baldness. Some women may have a
combination of two pattern types. Androgenic alopecia in women is due to the action of androgens, male hormones
that are typically present in only small amounts.
Most Common Cause of Hair Loss is DHT
How DHT Shrinks and Kills your Hair!
Testosterone is converted to
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by
5 Alpha Reductase (5AR)
Enzyme.
DHT attaches to the androgen
receptors on the hair follicle.
DHT causes increased hair loss;
gradually miniaturizing the hair
follicle.
This miniaturized hair follicle
eventually dies and hair loss
occurs.
Multi-Therapeutic Approach
• The Best Laser Therapy
Laser Study showed 93%-100% success with one diode – we use 110-170 diodes.
• All Natural DHT Blockers with “Complete” Hair Nutrition
Blocking DHT showed 90% success. Hair nutrition is clinically proven to make
hair fuller and thicker.
• Topical Products to promote scalp hygiene and improving the scalp
environment. Scalp hygiene is clinically proven to make hair fuller and thicker.
• Minoxidil – enhanced 5 ways (by adding 5% saw palmetto a potent DHT
blocker) or using MGT, the best all natural topical treatment with 11 DHT
blockers. Minoxidil has a 85% success rate – we make it better 5 ways.
Multi-Therapeutic Approach for Hair Wellness
Our first step is to block
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT),
named as the most common
cause of hair loss.
All Natural Program w/Laser:
Complete Saw Program w/Laser:
Most common program for male and female
pattern hair loss.
Alopecia Areata /
Traction Alopecia
For those who do not want to use
Minoxidil.
Comprehensive Saw:
For aggressive treatment.
Each program is designed to
block DHT internally and
externally with 8 natural
ingredients that promote
healthy hair growth.
A medical questionnaire is
used to discover causes of
hair loss and the individual
program for treatment. All
programs are supervised by
the doctors and medical staff
that engineered them.
Scripts Complete Stops DHT
from Killing your Hair
Scripts Complete harmlessly
binds to Androgen Receptors
on your hair and stops DHT
from binding to hair follicles
and shrinking/killing your
hair.
With less DHT binding to
your Androgen Receptors,
your hair starts to grow and
resumes the normal cycle
of hair growth.
As less and less DHT binds to
your hair, it has the chance to
grow into a strong healthy
hair. Small hairs can grow
bigger and your dormant hair
can start to grow again.
The Scalp Is The Foundation Of Hair Health
Scalp Therapy breaks up and dissolves sebum. After Scalp Therapy has
hydrated the outer layer and dissolved the sebum, growth serums like MGT
(Maximum Growth Therapy) and Minoxidil penetrate down to the dermal
papilla. Remember, growth serums only work at the dermal papilla level, not
on the scalp, so if it can’t penetrate it can’t work to re-grow hair.
Before Scalp Therapy
After Scalp Therapy
Shampoos and conditioner are free from harmful SLS & DEA, reducing
inflammation that is associated with thinning hair, building hair with body
and brilliant shine.
Because of the improved delivery system, the amount of MGT or Minoxidil
needed was significantly reduced (by 50%) to 1ml daily.
How Did We Improve Minoxidil?
In the market place Minoxidil is 70% alcohol,
causing irritation and 3 to 5% in strength.
Our treatment is improved with carrier lotion and
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract, known as the natural
DHT blocker.
5% Minoxidil w/Carrier Lotion
5% Minoxidil w/5% Saw
10% Minoxidil w/5% Saw
MGT is the natural alternative to
Minoxidil, the best natural topical
treatment with 11 DHT blockers
15% Minoxidil w/5% Saw
Double-blind clinical studies on the Saw Palmetto
Berry Extract have shown it to be effective in
nearly 90% of the patients usually in 4-6 weeks.
Detailed toxicity studies from clinical trials,
indicate the saw palmetto extract is without side
effects.
What is Laser Hair Therapy or LLLT?
LLLT is defined as “a cool laser that effectively stimulates the
area and causes an increase in blood flow and causes
Photobiostimulation.”.
Photobiostimulation (PBS) is the biochemical, non-thermal
effect that results from the exposure of living tissue to various
dosage of energy at varying wavelengths emitted from low
level lasers.
Five distinct effects are known to occur:
1. An increase in ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) and protein
synthesis – causing an increase in osmotic cellular function
2. Improved cell proliferation (growth)
3. Increase in protein synthesis, causing a change in cell
membrane permeability
All 5 of these reactions affect
hair growth!!
4. Increased blood circulation by 54% after only one
treatment, providing a supply of nutrients to the hair
follicle
5. Clinically proven to increase the size of the capillaries
under the hair follicle
Before and After
Before
Month # 1
Notice: Thickness of new
growth
Month # 6
Month # 3
Notice: Note more hairs
per field and thickness of
new growth
Month #9
new growth
Notice: Continues to have
new growth
Notice: Stable, with most
hairs the same thickness
Before Treatment
4 Months
8 Months
55 Year Old Female
Started on a full
year’s complete
treatment program
with 5% saw + laser
two times weekly
Treatment continues.
Before and After Laser Treatment
One year complete Rx Minoxidil + laser two times weekly for 8 months
Four months out of the winter he uses his hand-held laser brush while at
his winter home in Florida. We ship his product and prescriptions to him.
Consultation
Two Years
Before and After Laser Treatment
Day 1
Day 360
Day 120
Dave Parise – Hamden, CT - Pictures he sent to us
35% increase
in hair in
120 days
Hair Count Day 1-22
Hair Count Day 120 -34
Before and After Laser Treatment
Before Treatment
Result with Product and
Laser Treatment
Before and After Laser Treatment
Aggressive Female Pattern
Consultation
6 Months
(product only)
2 Years
Before and After Laser Treatment
Before and After Laser Treatment
Before and After Laser Treatment
3 Month Check Up:
Complete Treatment Program with Hand Held Laser Brush Only
Before and After Laser Treatment
6 Month Results
We Chart Your Progress!
Check-Ups Are Critical:
Every month we would like to see you, but it is very important on months 1, 3
and 6.
Month 1 – we need to see that the program is working – we should notice a
cleaner scalp.
Month 3 is important, because if treatment is not working as aggressively as
you would like, we can modify your program to get you quicker results.
You are going to see results under the scope before you see them in the mirror,
and seeing results keeps momentum high, which keeps compliancy high.
We will take digital photographs every 3 months.
How Long Will It Take To See Results?
Everyone is different! That is why each client’s individual needs are
determined during our medical consultation.
Most people see hair loss slow or stop in the first few months and then
some hair regrowth in the first 2-4-6 months. However, some people
require between 6 months to 1 year to see results.
Best result are generally seen in the first 12 to 24 months, therefore, we
recommend 1 year programs for most people.
If you are not seeing the results you want at 3 or 6 months, we can easily
adjust your program to include other treatments like higher strength
Minoxidil and/or added laser.
Treatment Upgrades:
If at any time during your check-ups, typically at the 3-6 month mark, you
feel like you would like to upgrade your treatment program for better
results, a consultation can be scheduled with our doctor.
The following unique prescription compounds are available:
Increase Minoxidil to 5% with Saw
Minoxidil 10% and 10% with Saw
Minoxidil 15% Liquid or Gel
Increase the Number of Laser Visits
Add MGT Topical DHT BLOCKER, Nutrients and Conditioner
Men can add Propecia or 1.25 mg Finasteride
Laser Hair Therapy Studies
The latest LLLT study released in 2009 at ISHRS (International Society for Hair Restoration
Surgeons) showed:
–100% of the subjects saw an increase in hair growth
– 97% saw an increase in hair count > 20%
– 77% saw an increase in hair count > 51%
PROVEN 2007 FDA cleared device – laser proven to regrow hair – in a multi-center double blind,
sham-device controlled clinical study – 93% of people got an average of 19 new thick hairs per
centimeter in 6 months (most clinics find best results in 12 to 24 months).
A new study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology
showed a 93% increase in hair among the respondents using laser in the study!
SAFE – LLLT has been used clinically for numerous ailments in Europe for over 30 years and has been
the subject of over 3,500 scientific papers, published worldwide. LLLT is approved for safety by the
FDA. There are no reported side effects to the therapy, which is painless, non-toxic and complements
many traditional therapies.**
*King, P.R. Low Level Laser Therapy: A Review, Laser Med. Sci. 4: 141, 1999.
Laser Hair Therapy Studies
More Studies on Laser Hair Loss Therapy*
2003, A LLLT hand-held device (hair loss laser) was recognized as a medical device by Heath Canada
A double blind study accepted by the FDA showed 135 new hairs per inch with Laser Treatment that compares to the
best previous FDA study result of Propecia at 55 new hair per inch
Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University) demonstrated development of healthy hair follicles through
Laser Bio-Stimulation.
Dr. Unger's Studies 94.4% increase in Hair
Physician study proved increase in hair count after 3 months using Laser Bio-Stimulation.
93% increase in hair among the respondents using Laser in Intl Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic
Dermatology study.
40% increase in hair growth after using Laser Bio-Stimulation according to a US Study.
86% of patients regrowing hair, while another 11 per cent stopped losing hair, Canadian Study
100% retention of hairs and a 20% improvement in thickness and density of hair follicles using Laser Bio-Stimulation
according to a European Study.
American study proved 100% retention of hairs and near 38% hair regrowth after using Laser Bio-Stimulation.
*Supporting Research References
JL Satino M Markou (2003), Intl Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology, Vol.5, No 2.
Karu, T (1998) The science of low power laser therapy. Gordon and Breach Science Publishers.
Tuner, J and Hode, L (2002) Laser therapy clinical practice and scientific background. Prima Books.
King, P.R. Low Level Laser Therapy: A Review, Laser Med. Sci. 4: 141, 1999
Dr. Roy Geronemus, Dr. Martin Unger, The Toronto Star - Your health - Salon offers balding men a cool zap. 6/6 (2008)
Waiz, M, Saleh, A Z, Hayani, R and Jubory, S O (2006) Use of the pulsed infrared diode laser (904 nm) in the treatment of alopecia areata. J Cosmet Laser Therapy 8, pp. 27-30.
Study submitted by Lexington International to the US FDA for which the HairMax lasercomb was cleared as a medical dive by the FDA. 19 new hair per inch converted to per inch which is approximately 135 per inch.
Yu. A. Vladimirov, A N Osipov, G I Klebanov (2003) Photobiological Principles of Therapeutic Applications of Laser Radiation.
See additional information and citations on our Website www.hlcconline.com