They are different clinic appointments. High-frequency therapy uses an electrical device and glass electrode; LED treatment uses light. Evidence from one device should not be assumed to apply to another.
What is the practical difference in the clinic menu?
The clinic lists high-frequency scalp therapy at £18 for 15 minutes and LED red light therapy at £15 for 10 minutes. Those prices and durations describe appointments, not proof that either one is suitable for a particular cause of hair loss. Ask about the exact device and proposed purpose.
Does “red light” describe one standard treatment?
Light-based approaches vary by device, wavelength and schedule. Published work on a laser comb, cap or other system should not automatically be applied to an unrelated LED appointment. Ask which evidence is relevant to the equipment being used and what uncertainty remains.
Can I choose whichever session is cheaper?
Price is one part of a decision, but it should follow a discussion of suitability and purpose. Ask what the practitioner expects the session to address, what a complete course would involve and whether there are alternatives. A short appointment is still worth understanding before you book.
What should I mention before light or electrical therapy?
Tell the practitioner about relevant health conditions, medicines, sensitivities and implanted devices during a private consultation. Ask about the checks and precautions for the actual equipment. Do not use a general comparison article as clearance to proceed with either type of service.
What is a useful next step if I am unsure?
Use the guided journey to organise the issue you want to discuss, then ask Becky about a consultation. If the scalp is painful, inflamed or the loss is unexplained, medical assessment may come first. The aim is to clarify the appropriate next step rather than select a device by its name.
A conversation starts with you.
At our Hereford clinic, the consultation comes before treatment. We will talk through the appointment, suitability, risks, costs and the questions that matter to you. You do not need to arrive having already decided to go ahead.
Ask your questionSources & references
- DermNet: low-level light and laser therapy for hair loss
- Clinic treatment information and prices
This guide provides general information. It does not diagnose a hair or scalp condition or confirm suitability for treatment.