FAQs
Is it medically approved?
Laser Therapy is in the final stages of its FDA clinical trial investigation of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for a number of conditions and developing additional protocols as part of pretrial investigations. We are part of a clinical research trial that allows us to work to develop treatment protocols for the device for nicotine addiction.
Is it safe?
The soft laser is a medical laser but not a surgical laser. The device is classified a category IIIB nonsignificant risk device. However precautions should be taken not to point the laser light directly into the eyes. It has been used widely internationally for over 30 years with no known adverse side effects.
How effective is it?
International clinical studies have shown significant success rates for nicotine addiction.
Is it Guaranteed?
Smoking is an extremely complicated addiction and everyone deals with the addiction and quitting differently. Motivation and commitment level varies as well. Because of this, there are no guarantees in any smoking cessation program that we are aware of. We do believe however, that given a serious level of commitment to quitting, laser therapy is among the more effective methods of smoking cessation.
What are the Contraindications and precautions?
While there are no reported side effects to this low level laser therapy (LLLT), which is painless, non-invasive and drug free, it is always better to be cautious when treating clients in potential high-risk categories. Absolute contraindications for Laser therapy include the following:
- Pregnancy
- Carcinoma
- No treatment over thyroid gland
- No treatment over the epiphysis of children
- Immune suppressant drugs / transplant patients
- Photosensitive individuals
Considerations for Laser therapy include the following:
- Botox injection sites
- People using anti-inflammatory medication
- People undergoing steroid injections
- Topical/open wounds
- People using anti-coagulants
- No treatment over tattoos