Whatever Happened to Lasers?

March 2003 in “ International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery ”

TLDR Lasers are now less popular for hair restoration.

The document discussed the decline in the prominence of lasers in hair restoration, despite previous enthusiasm. Dr. Beehner reached out to several doctors with extensive experience in laser technology to provide insights into the current state of its use in hair restoration. The article aimed to explore the reasons behind the reduced attention and application of lasers in this field.

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