Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) in Hamburg – Flexible Support for Androgenetic Hair Loss

By converting light energy, we gently improve scalp health and stimulate cellular metabolism as well as hair growth – conveniently in the comfort of your own home.

Details of Your Light Therapy (LLLT) Treatment in Hamburg


Treatment	Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT / PBM)
Objective	Support of the anagen phase in androgenetic alopecia
Treatment duration	Approx. 10 minutes per session at home
Social downtime	Immediately
Aftercare	No downtime, continuous use
Treatment interval	3–4 times per week over 12–24 weeks
Initial effects	Usually after 8–12 weeks
Technology	CurrentBody LED Hair Regrowth Helmet (620–660 nm)
Combinations	Useful in combination with PRF, microneedling, or medication
Therapy concept	Part of a physician-led overall treatment concept

Attending Doctors

Dr. med. Bianca Arsene

Specialist in Dermatology

Dr. med. Eva Schramm

Specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Laser Medicine

Dr. med. Carina Borkowski

Specialist in Dermatology, Phlebology, and Laser Medicine

Dr. med. Annika Opitz

Specialist in Dermatology and Allergology

Dr. med. Anna Brandenburg

Specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) – Modern Light Therapy in Hamburg

Androgenetic hair loss is characterized by a chronic course. However, with our dermatological expertise and long-term treatment concepts that can be conveniently integrated into your daily routine, effective countermeasures are available.

With Low-Level Light Therapy, you receive a physician-led treatment that you can continue at home with minimal effort. Through regular use of the CurrentBody LED Hair Regrowth Helmet (wavelength: 620–660 nm), the energy of infrared light is converted into photobiomodulation and made usable to support and strengthen hair follicles.¹

During our hair consultation, we take the time for a thorough medical history, discuss suitable treatment approaches for your individual situation, set realistic expectations, and remain your points of contact throughout the entire process. Schedule your appointment online or by phone.

How Does Low-Level Light Therapy Work?

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, uses converted light energy to specifically support biological processes in the scalp. You receive the CurrentBody LED Hair Regrowth Helmet directly from us.²

Localized light therapy instead of systemic effects

Red light within a defined wavelength range acts locally on the scalp without affecting the entire body. This makes the method particularly suitable for regular use.

Activation of cellular energy in hair follicles

Through light absorption, among other mechanisms via cytochrome c oxidase, mitochondrial activity can be increased. This leads to enhanced ATP production and supports energy-dependent metabolic and regenerative processes.

Support of the hair cycle

Experimental and clinical data indicate that LLLT can influence signaling pathways relevant to the hair cycle, particularly in relation to the growth phase (anagen phase).

Improvement of the scalp environment

Described effects include enhanced blood circulation and modulation of inflammatory processes, which may help stabilize the follicular environment and create a foundation for recovery.

Targeted support rather than new formation

In androgenetic hair loss, LLLT does not aim to create new hair follicles, but rather to support existing, still active, and miniaturized follicles.

Consistency as a decisive factor

The therapeutic effect depends largely on consistent, long-term use. LED helmets designed for home use enable this continuity in everyday life.

Light Therapy and Other Treatments for Hair Loss

LLLT is particularly effective when used as a supportive combination with other treatment modalities. We recommend the following options from our dermatology practice:

LLLT + PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin)

LLLT + Microneedling + PRF

LLLT + Minoxidil + PRF

What Is PRF? What Is the Difference Between PRP and PRF?

Our practice has successfully relied on regenerative treatments for hair loss for many years. These include plasma therapy with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), which is rich in growth factors and can help alleviate various skin-related conditions. As we continuously follow the latest developments in medical research, we have expanded our therapeutic spectrum to include an advanced evolution of PRP: PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin). The key difference between these two approaches lies in their biological composition and duration of action:

PRF does not require anticoagulants, forms a natural fibrin matrix, and contains a higher population of stem cells. As a result, its regenerative effects tend to be more stable and longer-lasting than those of PRP, whose effects are more limited in duration.³

For our patients, this means:

We continue to draw on our extensive experience with PRP, while increasingly using PRF where it is medically appropriate. Especially when combined with treatments such as Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), PRF can demonstrate its strengths particularly well, as regenerative processes are supported on a continuous basis.

Biomodulation in Androgenetic Hair Loss – Low-Level Light Therapy in Hamburg

With LLLT, we can offer you a hair loss therapy that is well suited to everyday life, with its effectiveness based on modern technology and a long-term approach. Treatment of androgenetic hair loss in particular requires continuity, which is ensured through home use of the CurrentBody LED Hair Regrowth Helmet. This allows LLLT sufficient time to initiate regenerative processes in the scalp and support the growth of existing hair follicles.

As part of our hair consultation, we carefully assess your individual needs and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. We also take into account the option of combining LLLT with other therapeutic approaches where appropriate.

Schedule your non-binding consultation appointment. We look forward to supporting you on your path to healthier hair.

Frequently Asked Questions About Low-Level Light Therapy

What side effects can infrared or light therapy have?

Low-Level Light Therapy is considered very well tolerated, and systemic side effects generally do not occur, as the treatment acts locally on the scalp. Occasionally, mild and temporary reactions such as a sensation of warmth, minimal redness, or a feeling of tightness may occur. Serious side effects are rare when the therapy is used correctly. It is important to clarify known contraindications, such as photosensitivity, with a physician in advance.

What does light therapy (LLLT) do?

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses red light within a defined wavelength range to specifically support cellular processes in the tissue. At the cellular level, mitochondrial activity can be stimulated, which is associated with improved energy availability (ATP production). In addition, effects promoting blood circulation and modulation of inflammatory processes have been described, which may contribute to stabilization of the local tissue environment. In dermatology, LLLT is therefore used to support regenerative processes of the skin and its appendages, such as hair follicles.

Is LLLT therapy useful for hair loss?

LLLT can be a meaningful supportive therapy for non-scarring hair loss, particularly in early stages of androgenetic alopecia. It does not replace diagnostic evaluation of the underlying cause, but can be used as an adjunct to positively influence the hair cycle.⁴ The benefit depends largely on regular, long-term use. Assessment is always made during a medical consultation and tailored to the individual patient.

Which wavelength is most effective for light therapy?

In the treatment of hair loss, wavelengths in the red light spectrum are primarily used, typically between 620 and 660 nanometers. Within this range, the light can penetrate sufficiently deep into the scalp without causing thermal effects. Many studies on Low-Level Light Therapy for androgenetic alopecia focus on this specific wavelength range.

How often should Low-Level Light Therapy be used?

Regular application is essential for achieving a potential therapeutic effect. Light therapy is generally recommended several times per week over a period of several months, as initial changes often become apparent only after 8–12 weeks. The exact frequency of use is determined individually and medically supervised by us.

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