Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => Advantages and Disadvantages to being Bald => Topic started by: Sooner Steve on July 19, 2007, 12:15:06 PM
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I was at home during the lunch hour watching the local news. They had a piece on there called Health Watch and they were previewing a new laser hair regrowth technique. It seems the report centered on a new laser treatment that was applied to the thinning area, usually the crown of the head, and exposed to laser beams for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Somehow, the laser beams were absorbed partially by the hair follicles which stimulated growth.
The doctor being interviewed said there previously was a comb that did the same thing but you had to comb the thinning spot for a minimum of 20 minutes daily to get any positive effect. Patients were complaining about stiff arms and did not do it daily.
Now the procedure involves multiple visits on a weekly basis to the dermatologist to sit under a laser for 30 minute sessions. You sit in a dentist chair and the laser surrounds the top of your head. According to the doctor, this lasts about 48 to 52 weeks. Then you are reduced to once a week.
However, other doctors interviewed were very skeptical about the success because they presented no scientific data to support the regrowth.
I just found it interesting and thought I would put this procedure up for discussion. Someone on here may have tried it - if so, I would love to hear your story either good or bad.
I am not being critical of anyone who wants to stop hair loss. That option is one anyone can take. However, as I enjoying my 41st day of slyness. I am happy with the road I took.
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They must have been doing a review on the Hairmax Laser Comb. There's been a discussion on this a while back (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=80 (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=80)), but it would be interesting to hear everyones thoughts on this thing.
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Tyler: Now that you mentioned it, I think they did call it the Hairmax Laser Comb. Most people supposedly complained that it was too heavy to use for 20 minutes. I had never heard of it. Just thought it was interesting.
Not long ago I was one of those people who was not happy with my look. Now I am. :@`
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I'm not nukin' my scalp for hair. Who knows, the laser may give you brain cancer for all we know. :/O
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I'm not nukin' my scalp for hair. Who knows, the laser may give you brain cancer for all we know. :/O
possible brain cancer???? just another reason 2 keep it sly.
WARHAWK O0
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Just goes to show the lengths some companies (and doctors) will go to try and keep up the myth that hair is good...
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Just goes to show the lengths some companies (and doctors) will go to try and keep up the myth that hair is good...
I think the myth is that companies making this crap want you to believe that the absence of hair is bad.
Sorry, I'm just splitting hairs.. :*))
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Just goes to show the lengths some companies (and doctors) will go to try and keep up the myth that hair is good...
I think the myth is that companies making this crap want you to believe that the absence of hair is bad.
Sorry, I'm just splitting hairs.. :*))
Punny
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Just goes to show the lengths some companies (and doctors) will go to try and keep up the myth that hair is good...
I think the myth is that companies making this crap want you to believe that the absence of hair is bad.
Sorry, I'm just splitting hairs.. :*))
Punny
groooooaaaan!!
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Just goes to show the lengths some companies (and doctors) will go to try and keep up the myth that hair is good...
I think the myth is that companies making this crap want you to believe that the absence of hair is bad.
Sorry, I'm just splitting hairs.. :*))
Punny
groooooaaaan!!
Double grooooaaaaan!!! :*)) J/K I have to agree with what all of you have said. It's just a way for, just like any company like that, to make money off of someone else's insecurities.
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The Laser Comb is dubious and has not been approved by the FDA for hair loss. It has only been approved for sale in the US.
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Hey guys,if any of you are intersted, I made a huge post about my disdain for hair loss prevention companies on my blog http://concreteriver.blogspot.com/2007/07/being-bald-is-okay.html (http://concreteriver.blogspot.com/2007/07/being-bald-is-okay.html)
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Hey Jesse, that's an awesome post! I'm going to put that in the links section.
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Hey Jesse,
I've got to second what Tyler said - great stuff ! YR*(k
Thing is though ... I totally agree with everything you wrote ... but what I don't fully understand is, from your pics & how you describe yourself - you are totally bbc ... which is great just wondered why those ads bother you so much though since it seems not to be an issue for you personally? I am not criticizing you at all .... far from it ... I think it's really cool ... was just intrigued that's all??
Anyway .... whatever the reason .... GREAT STUFF bro!
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Hey guys,if any of you are intersted, I made a huge post about my disdain for hair loss prevention companies on my blog http://concreteriver.blogspot.com/2007/07/being-bald-is-okay.html (http://concreteriver.blogspot.com/2007/07/being-bald-is-okay.html)
As usual Jesse, a thoughtful and articulate post. Very well said. O0
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I really enjoyed the article. Great job Jesse O0
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jdog.... i just read your post. thanks 4 sharing & very well said. jesse... u represent the sly brahs well. glad that u r a member of the sly fraternity. O0 YR*(k
WARHAWK O0
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Hey Jesse,
I've got to second what Tyler said - great stuff ! YR*(k
Thing is though ... I totally agree with everything you wrote ... but what I don't fully understand is, from your pics & how you describe yourself - you are totally bbc ... which is great just wondered why those ads bother you so much though since it seems not to be an issue for you personally? I am not criticizing you at all .... far from it ... I think it's really cool ... was just intrigued that's all??
Anyway .... whatever the reason .... GREAT STUFF bro!
Hey Jon, Although you are right I am BBC and I am not bald due to MPB I still found these ads to be of horrible character and misleading. I have wanted to be bald since the late 90's but due in large part of these ads did I always hesitate in taking the next step because I thought girls wouldnt want to date me and people would think of me in a different light. and many of my sly mates were heavily affected by these deceptive practices. I see through the lies because I made the decision to be bald and my life has GOTTEN EVEN BETTER and given me more confidence and freedom that I always lacked with hair.
Your point does have merit but I hope you understand where I am coming from.
Shine on brother.
Jesse
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save your money man. i been bald for a long time and i just go with the flow. its all about genitics. after a while, you get use to it.
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one of the oldest stories on earth ... how to make money off of people's insecurities.
I think one of the most positive things about headshaving being so 'mainstream' now is tht more and more guys will try it as an alternative to these costly; time comsumming and it seems, ultimately useless 'hair restoration' gimmicks. ... but hey; I'm preaching to the converted, aren't I ?
John
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I still have most of my hair and of course, have been shaving my head daily for years. I want an invention that inexpensively and painlessly CAUSES permanent baldness, NOT prevent it! LOL
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I read a while back about these laser combs, they give you minimal results at best. The downer is that they are way over priced and you have to use them alot. I prefer the 2 minute Sly ritual over that comb anyday ! Have a great evening fellow Sly Guys !
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Hey guys,if any of you are intersted, I made a huge post about my disdain for hair loss prevention companies on my blog http://concreteriver.blogspot.com/2007/07/being-bald-is-okay.html (http://concreteriver.blogspot.com/2007/07/being-bald-is-okay.html)
As usual Jesse, a thoughtful and articulate post. Very well said. O0
Yes, that's a very awesome post! I just featured it on the blog - http://www.slybaldguys.com/serendipity/archives/99-Being-Bald-is-OK!.html (http://www.slybaldguys.com/serendipity/archives/99-Being-Bald-is-OK!.html)
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http://www.emersonww.com/LaserComb.htm More info. I would note that a lot of information on the laser comb is contradictory.