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Laser Therapy and Hair Growth
Changes in hair growth after application of a laser was first noted by researcher Endre Mester in Hungary back in the 1960's. For more than ten years, dozens of various laser devices have been used to effect changes in hair follicles. Described in a prominent low level laser therapy textbook in just several sentences (literally, almost a footnote), the use of lasers in the field of hair restoration recently ‘hit the mainstream’ in January of 2007 when the United States Food and Drug Administration gave its ‘clearance’ to the first medical device to promote hair growth—taking its place amongst the other FDA-approved therapies (Propecia/finasteride and Rogaine/minoxidil) for the treatment of hair loss. While it took over eight years for this particular device to achieve this particular clearance, it is likely that many of the other hand-held laser devices will also seek this kind of 'approval' from the FDA in the coming months and years.
Since 1999, Dr. Bauman has researched and utilized numerous in-office clinical lasers as well as hand-held laser therapy devices in his hair restoration practice and has successfully performed thousands of treatments with this exciting modality which is non-chemical and non-invasive. Today, Dr. Bauman is proud to recommend devices manufactured by Sunetics International and Erchonia.
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January 2007--Boca Raton, FL
This month, the FDA gave 'clearance' for the first Low Level Laser Therapy device for the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (male pattern hair loss). After starting clinical trials years ago, this has been a long-awaited “clearance” and certainly a significant milestone for the manufacturer, as well as the entire laser therapy industry. At Bauman Medical, we've used laser therapy in the treatment of hair loss since 1999, initially with only in-office or “hood”-type treatments. We have prescribed and dispensed hand-held lasers 'for cosmetic use' dating back prior to 2002 and continue to do so. Recently, when our “Follicle Five” participated in Dateline NBC's 'hair-growth challenge,' we prescribed a hand-held laser to one of the patients--who was noted to have 'substantial hair growth' from the therapy by an independant, 'blinded' physician evaluator after six and twelve months. Over the years, we have added several different lasers to our practice (including a variety of hand-helds and in-office devices). For more information on Dr. Bauman's use of low level laser therapy for hair loss, hand-helds or in-office treatments, email doctorb@baumanmedical.com or call 1-561-394-0024. click the image below to play
VIDEO: CBS News/Dr. Sean reports on Low Level Laser Therapy
Download the FDA's 510(k) Summary of the first laser to recieve clearance for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). |
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The Erchonia® THL-1: “The Hair Laser“
 It is with great enthusiasm that Bauman Medical is able to offer a new, hand-held low level laser therapy device to its patients for at-home use by teaming up with Erchonia, an internationally-recognized leader in laser devices. The Erchonia THL-1 (The Hair Laser) offers the quality of a physician-based, medical device, but it is specifically designed for at-home use.
Bauman Medical is the first physician-based hair restoration practice to be able to offer the THL-1. Immediate delivery of the THL-1 is available directly from Bauman Medical Group.
The THL-1, because of Erchonia's patented line-beam laser configuration, does not require a 'comb' or 'brush' appendage to be effective. The laser light energy penetrates between existing hairs, delivering the energy directly to the scalp.
The Erchonia® THL1 laser is a hand-held single diode device, variable
hertz unit that is popular for its functionality, flexibility and ease of use. It
is a portable, self-contained, lightweight and battery operated unit.
The Erchonia® laser device has been classified by the FDA as a Class
IIIa Laser Product. This designation represents a current standard for use
in order to ensure the safety of the user.
THL Featured on ABC-Chicago WLS w/ Sylvia Perez: VIEW VIDEO
 The Erchonia® laser emits a 635 nanometer wave length with a tolerance of +5 nanometer. An internal battery that is recharged using an external electric source powers the laser. This configuration offers portability as well as consistency of power.
The internal battery initiates a specially created and patented electric diode that emits a <5milliWatt red laser beam.
The Erchonia® laser is manufactured in accordance to the Good Manufacturing Procedures set forth by the FDA. Per CE (Certified European) standards and testing results per Article 9, the device is a Class I Shock Protection and a Class II Medical device. The Erchonia® THL1 Laser device has been built to an ISO Certified Quality Assurance Program. 
Each of these governing agencies requires specific labeling. All required labels are affixed according to the relevant codes. Each label is pictured and described in this section. Additionally, the placement of each label, on the Erchonia® device, is communicated.
THL Featured on ABC-Chicago WLS w/ Sylvia Perez: VIEW VIDEO
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 Often, I am asked by patients and physicians the differences between treatments, medications, procedures, medical and cosmetic devices. As part of a recent lecture on Low Level Laser Therapy given at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's Annual Live Surgery Workshop in Orlando, Florida, I presented a small sampling of the features that several of the Low Level Laser Device companies distribute. The data was collected from each of the companies' various literature on their devices, including their FDA clearance status. Each patient and physician should decide for themselves which features, functions, classifications and clearances are important. Here is one of the charts presented.
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Low Level Laser Therapy / PhotoBioModulation
While most of the general public has been familiar with high-powered medical lasers (known for their ability to precisely burn or cut) and their ability to resurface skin, correct our vision, remove unwanted hair, etc., the benefits of low-powered lasers or “low level laser therapy” has been much less well known, until now.
The effect of light energy on biologic systems has been studied since man first realized that sunlight was a critical component for plant growth. With the invention of the first laser in the 1960’s, scientists have been studying the effects of non-burning, non-cutting lasers (low-level lasers) on cellular functions. Low level lasers have been noted to have up-regulating as well as down-regulating effects on various cell functions, depending on variables such as wavelength, power, treatment time, frequency of treatments, and others. The effect of low level laser light on cells is commonly referred to in the scientific literature as Photobiomodulation.
One of the earliest scientists, Endre Mester, observed accelerated wound healing effects from treatment with low level laser therapy in rats. In the past forty years, there have been over 3000 scientific articles published in the field of low level laser therapy, and low level lasers have been used worldwide in many fields of medicine, including pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, veterinary medicine, wound care, dentistry, cosmetic/plastic surgery, and others.
As the cost of semiconductor laser diodes has dropped, their use in medical devices has exponentially increased, in addition to their therapeutic applications. Both health professionals and patients alike appreciate the benefits that low level laser therapy is a non-chemical, non-invasive treatment with no side effects.
 Judging from our own patients’ results, LLLT seems to have had a noticeably positive effect on the quality of hair growth with both our surgical and non surgical patients.
We have also applied LLLT as a healing accelerator for our post-operative surgical hair restoration patients and found this therapy to aid the healing process. |
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 Dr. Alan Bauman is proud to be working closely with Erchonia Medical with the further development and testing of low level lasers in the treatment of hair loss. Erchonia Medical, Inc. was founded in 1996 with the purpose of advancing the art and science of health through the development and distribution of technologically superior biomedical products. As a manufacturer, they maintain impeccable quality standards for their product. This is primarily accomplished by performing research, development, and fabrication of components as well as assembly of finished goods, almost entirely and exclusively in-house.
In January 2001, after more than three years of clinical research and IRB studies, Erchonia Medical became the first company in the world to receive FDA market clearance for the Erchonia Laser in the treatment of chronic pain.
Erchonia Medical is a family owned and operated enterprise committed to superior quality and customer support, enabling the company to achieve its preeminent position in the medical laser field.
All Erchonia Medical products are manufactured and assembled in the United States. As part of their commitment to Total Quality Management, Erchonia Medical Complies with all FDA, ISO 9001:94 and ISO 13485, State of Arizona, and international regulations concerning laser and medical devices.
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Erchonia THL-1: “The Hair Laser” was featured in Robb Report's Luxury Home magazine in the Fall of 2007. For more information on how to purchase or use the THL-1 for thicker, fuller and healthier looking hair, please call 561-394-0024 or email doctorb@baumanmedical.com |
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Laser Therapy at Bauman Medical Group
Here at Bauman Medical Group, we were hardly surprised at the FDA-clearance this past January—except to say, “What took so long?” Since 1999, when we began using in-office laser treatments (initially, with some healthy skepticism, I might add), we’ve treated hundreds of hair loss patients with laser therapy. In fact, for well over one year, we did so without collecting any fees for the treatments. It was during this time, which we refined our protocols and ‘patient selection’ as well as tracked our results with density measurements and photos. Soon after, we were prescribing and dispensing low level laser therapy hand-held devices to our patients. We noticed that each patient responded slightly differently to the therapy, but we got progressively better at judging who would have a better hair growth response, and where on the scalp it would occur. Today at Bauman Medical Group, we own five in-office laser therapy units and we prescribe and dispense several different hand-held laser therapy devices. Laser therapy, like other non-invasive hair growth treatments, is no ‘miracle cure,’ but it is an important tool in the treatment of damaged hair, thinning hair and hair loss. For more information on what kind of results you might achieve with laser therapy or how laser therapy can be added to your 'multi-therapy' hair restoration regimen, please call our office at 561-394-0024.
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 Sunetics International, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a manufacturer of multiple low level laser products geared toward the cosmetic, beauty and healthcare industry. Sunetics International was established by Dr. Charles Maricle and has patents pending in the US and around the world. Sunetics manufactures under strict quality assurance guidelines and is a registered manufacturer with the US FDA / CDRH as required by applicable laws. Sunetics is also incorporated and registered as a device manufacturer with the Chinese SFDA as applicable.
Sunetics International is committed to the highest quality of manufacturing and customer service available. Dr. Charles Maricle, is a leader in the cosmetic laser industry and is a foremost expert in the use and protocol of Low Level Laser Therapy. He is well respected among his peers in the Engineering and Cosmetic Enhancement professions.
Sunetics is a strong financial supporter of the ISHRS Annual Giving Fund and its Operation Restore program, which provides financial assistance to patients who have suffered hair loss due to injury or trauma and cannot afford to travel to physicians who provide reconstructive hair restoration procedures 'pro bono' (free of charge).
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Sunetics 12-Diode LaserBrush
Now Bigger and Better... After extensive research and developement, the long-awaited arrival of the 12 (twelve) laser-diode Sunetics "PaddleBrush" is here. Superior coverage is achieved with 12 divergent (non-collimated) laser diodes--a significant improvement over the 5-diode LaserBrush. The new design includes a removable, rechargeable battery for maximum portability, convenience and reliability for use at-home or while travelling. It also has over 75 soft, gentle scalp-massaging bristles.
The "PaddleBrush" is considered a Class 1M laser "cosmetic device" by the FDA and complies with all FDA manufacturing standards and safety regulations for personal use. Contains 12 divergent/non-collimated diodes, 4.5 mw CW max output @ 655nm +/- 5nm. Complies with IEC 60825 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 11 FDA performance standards for Laser Products. |
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Please see “Erchonia THL-1” as a suggested replacement for this item
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FOR WOMEN |
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Yes, hair loss does not only happen to men.
If you are a woman experiencing shedding or thinning hair, you are in the company of an estimated 20 million American women who also suffer from hair loss. Unfortunately, many women mistakenly believe they are the only female with this condition...
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