What is low-level laser therapy (LLLT)?
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that uses low-intensity lasers or LEDs to stimulate cellular activity without heating tissues.
LLLT operates on the principles of Photobiomodulation (PBMT), using red or near-infrared light to promote mitochondrial function, enhance ATP production, and trigger biological repair processes.
For hair growth applications, LLLT devices target the scalp with specific wavelengths like 650 nm to support hair follicle health, stimulate dormant follicles, and extend the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle.
Related terms
Laser Diode
Light & Technology
A laser diode is a semiconductor device that emits light at a specific wavelength.
Photoreceptors
Light & Technology
Photoreceptors are specialized molecules or proteins that detect and respond to light energy.
Melanin
Light & Technology
Melanin is the pigment responsible for hair, skin, and eye color.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Light & Technology
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a broad-spectrum light therapy that emits multiple wavelengths.
