1. Who is a good candidate for treatment with a HairMax laser device?

The ideal candidate is one that has mild to moderate hair loss or thinning*, and wants to regrow lost hair, and help prevent further progression. It is best to start treatment at the first sign of hair loss because the earlier you start, the better your results will be.

2. How do the HairMax laser devices work to regrow hair?

HairMax laser devices utilize laser energy to stimulate the follicle to grow healthy new hair when you have androgenetic alopecia, also known as pattern baldness or thinning hair. The HairMax laser devices work directly on the hair follicle, to provide the energy needed to support healthy hair growth, by helping to increase blood circulation to the follicle, to increase circulation and remove waste products.

3. I am just starting to notice that my hair is beginning to thin. Should I start treatment with a HairMax laser device now?

You should start to treat thinning hair when you begin to notice thinning because the earlier you start, the better your results will be. The HairMax laser devices are easy and convenient to use, just three times a week for 90 seconds to 15 minutes depending on the model.

4. Can people of all ages with hair loss benefit from treatments with the HairMax laser devices?

Our clinical studies have shown that the HairMax laser devices are effective in both men and women 18 years or older, and that age is not a factor as to how they work. The devices are most effective for mild to moderate hair loss*. It is not intended for people who have severe hair loss. While the HairMax laser devices can ‘awaken’ dormant hair follicles, once the hair follicle is no longer functioning, it cannot be revitalized.

5. Will the HairMax laser devices regrow hair in both men and women?

The HairMax laser devices have been clinically proven to effectively and safely treat pattern hair loss and promote hair growth in both men and women*. The best time to use the devices is when you first notice hair loss or thinning hair.

6. What is the difference between FDA Cleared and FDA Approved?

The FDA “approves” drugs and generally “clears” medical devices. Cleared medical devices are those that FDA has determined to be substantially equivalent and safe to another similarly marketed device.

7. Can the HairMax laser device be used for overall thinning of hair after menopause?

Yes, while the HairMax was only studied in certain classifications of hair loss, “The majority of women with androgenic alopecia tend to have diffuse thinning on all areas of the scalp.”

8. How do I know if my hair follicles are dormant or no longer functioning?

It is not possible to know the difference unless you begin treatment with a HairMax laser device to see if they will ‘wake’ up and begin to produce hair. If no hair regrows, your hair follicles are no longer functioning.

9. Are HairMax laser devices effective treatment for all ethnicities, and skin tones?

All the HairMax laser devices are cleared by the FDA for treating hereditary hair loss in males and females with light to medium/dark skin tones.

10. If I have a thyroid condition, will the HairMax laser devices help me treat my hair loss?

If your thyroid is being successfully controlled with medication and your thyroid values are normalized, the HairMax laser devices can help to restore your hair condition.

11. Will the HairMax laser devices be effective if I have psoriasis?

No, the HairMax laser device will not be effective in treating psoriasis.

12. Can I use HairMax laser device if I am pregnant or nursing?

As with all drugs and medical devices, we recommend that you ask your healthcare provider as to whether to begin treatment with a HairMax laser device if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.

13. What are the differences in the various models of the HairMax laser devices?

All HairMax laser devices deliver the same energy which has been proven to effectively treat hair loss and thinning hair, and stimulate hair growth. The only difference is in the treatment times, i.e., the more lasers the shorter the treatment time.

14. How often do I have to use the HairMax laser devices?

HairMax laser device treatments only have to be used 3 times a week, such as every other day (for example, Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for optimal results.

15. Can HairMax laser devices be overused?

The healthy laser light provided by the devices is safe and gentle. Using the HairMax laser devices more often does not improve results or make them appear faster. The device should be used every other day to receive optimal benefit.

16. Do I need to use minoxidil and/or other hair care products for the HairMax laser devices to work?

No, the HairMax laser devices have been proven to work alone.

17. Can I use HairMax laser devices to treat my hair loss while I am using Hair Building Fibres?

Yes, you can use Hair Building Fibres to conceal hair loss while waiting for the benefits of the HairMax laser devices to occur. However, be sure to wash out the Hair Fibres before each laser treatment.

18. What are the side effects of HairMax laser devices?

There have never been any reports of harmful side effects occurring from using the HairMax laser devices, in the past 15 years that the devices have been on the market, nor from the clinical trials.

19. Can I get skin cancer from using the HairMax laser device?

No, the lasers in the HairMax laser devices have a completely different wavelength than UVA, so there is no relationship.

20. Can I use HairMax laser devices with other hair growth products?

HairMax laser devices are safe and gentle and can be used with other hair growth products.