What is Lumenis FoLix Laser Treatment?

• FoLix is the first FDA-cleared non-ablative fractional laser designed to improve the appearance of hair loss and enhance hair count and density, suitable for both women and men.
• No drugs, no needles, no anesthesia, no surgery; each session takes about 10–30 minutes with no downtime.
• Intended for adult patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I–IV.

How does Lumenis FoLix Laser Treatment work?

• Fractional laser × natural healing: Evenly distributed micro-beams target the scalp dermis to create controlled dermal coagulation without damaging the epidermis, activating the body’s natural healing processes.
• Triple biological benefits:
  • Increases blood flow: Improves microcirculation to supply oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles.
  • Boosts cytokine activity: Helps shift follicles from the resting phase into the growth phase.
  • Stimulates hair follicles: Increases follicular units and hair shaft density.
• Comfort and safety:
  • FoLix-specific algorithm: Optimizes energy density and coverage to balance efficacy and comfort.
  • FoliCool™ cooling tip: Provides continuous cooling and parts the hair for reducing discomfort and better contact.
  • Intuitive interface with FDA-cleared settings: Ensures consistent and reproducible treatments.

What is Lumenis FoLix Laser Treatment best suited for?

• Improving the appearance of diffuse thinning, decreased density at the crown or hairline, M-shaped recession, and post-partum or stress-related thinning.
• Individuals who prefer to avoid or are not suitable for medications (e.g., limited response or sensitivity to minoxidil or finasteride/dutasteride) and are seeking a non-drug, non-injection option.

What to expect during treatment?

• Standard flow: Cleanse the scalp → treat with the FoliCool™ cooling tip delivering fractional laser passes → resume normal activities immediately after.
• Duration: Approximately 10–30 minutes per session.
• Recommended plan: One session every 4 weeks for a total of 4–6 sessions; thereafter 2–3 maintenance sessions per year to consolidate and enhance results.

What are the treatment areas?

• Thinning scalp regions such as the crown, frontal hairline, temporal areas, and vertex. The physician will personalize sectional treatment based on individual needs.

Is the treatment painful?

• Most people feel only mild warmth or a slight prickling sensation. The FoliCool™ cooling technology continuously cools the area to improve comfort. Anesthesia is generally not required.

How many sessions are needed to see results?

• An initial course of 4–6 sessions, one every 4 weeks, is recommended. Most patients enter the improvement phase after completing the initial course, followed by 2–3 maintenance sessions per year.

How soon can I see results from?

• Typically within 1–3 months after the first treatment, improvements compared with baseline can be observed in hair count, follicular unit density, and scalp hair appearance; some individuals may notice visual density changes earlier.

What to avoid after the treatment?

• You can usually return to normal activities on the same day. Your physician may advise avoiding high heat/steam, intense sun exposure, or scalp irritants for a short period of time. Keeping the scalp clean and protected from the sun helps stabilize results.

Are there any side effects?

• Common and temporary: Mild redness, swelling/warmth, and short-term shedding, which is usually self-limiting.
• Rare: Pigmentation changes and scarring.