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?
There are no absolute contraindications for (LT) laser therapy; however, it is always better to be cautious when treating patients in high-risk categories. Laser therapy should be given with special caution in the following cases:

1. Patients with pacemakers. Pacemakers are electronic devices that are well protected inside a cover and insensitive to light. All therapy lasers are approved medical devices and have an EMC approval (Electro Magnetic Compatibility); therefore, will not interact with pacemakers.

2. Patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias or unexplained chest pain.

3. Patients who are pregnant. Laser therapy should not be applied directly over the fetus. The same applies to the so-called forbidden acupuncture points (e.g. Hegu (LI4), Sanyinjiao (SP6) and points in lumbosacral region) to avoid uterine contractions.

4. Patients with labile epilepsy. As pulsing light (especially with 5-10 Hz frequency) can induce epileptic attacks, laser therapy using visible low frequency pulsed emission should be avoided when treating these patients. Note! Remember to use eye protective goggles!

5. Patients with solar eczema or hypersensitivity to sunlight may react to laser therapy when high photon densities are used. Avoid photosensitizers when laser therapy is given over the newly abrased skin: especially in the face. Note! Discoloration due to pigment reaction is possible. Radiation over dark skin or tattoos may cause thermal reactions.

6. Patients diagnosed with cancer

7. Patients on medications such as steroids.