09 · Hair and scalp
Capellux®: LED therapy for hair loss
Capellux® is an LED helmet used in hair LED therapy, also called photobiomodulation. LED light, at specific wavelengths, stimulates follicle activity and scalp circulation and is used as a complement in the treatment of hair loss, with no needles, no pain and no downtime. At Yamagata Dermatologia, in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, it is indicated by dermatologists after a medical evaluation.
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Needles
- None
- Sensation
- Painless
- Recovery
- No downtime
How it works
LED light, at the wavelengths used in hair therapy, is absorbed by follicle cells and stimulates cellular energy production and local circulation. This effect, called photobiomodulation, favors the growth phase of the hair and reduces hair loss.
Capellux® is a helmet with LEDs distributed across its whole surface, which allows the scalp to be treated evenly, with no needles and no significant heat.
Indications
- Hair lossPersistent hair loss, as a complement to treatment.
- Hair thinning and baldnessAndrogenetic alopecia, combined with medical treatment.
Treated areas
ScalpThe whole scalp
What a session is like
The patient sits with the helmet positioned over the head for the time defined for the session. The application is painless and requires no preparation. A session lasts about 1 hour.
Recovery
There is no recovery: you can return to your activities right after the session.
Sessions and results
The number of sessions and the interval between them depend on the dermatologist's individual evaluation and on each patient's clinical concern. The improvement is gradual and depends on the combination with medical treatment.
Contraindications
Hair LED therapy is not recommended for people with diseases that cause light sensitivity, for those taking photosensitizing medications, or over suspicious lesions on the scalp, which must be evaluated first. Pregnancy requires evaluation.
At the evaluation, the dermatologist reviews your health history, current medications and previous procedures to confirm the indication.
All procedures are recommended and performed after an individual medical evaluation. Results vary from person to person.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does hair LED therapy work on its own?
LED therapy is a complement and is indicated in combination with the medical treatment of hair loss and, when indicated, procedures such as MMP and hair mesotherapy.
Does the LED heat or burn the skin?
No. The LED used in hair therapy does not produce significant heat or burn the skin. The session is painless.
Is any aftercare needed?
There is no recovery. You can return to your normal activities right after the session.
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