Medical hair solutions offers new business opportunities.

Through patented technology and an innovative master franchising program, Medical Hair Solutions of South Florida offers Latin American investors and entrepreneurs a unique business opportunity to address one of the most common cosmetic concerns--the problem of hair loss.

"We offer a turnkey solution that allows physicians, health care professionals or entrepreneurs to help Latin Americans suffering from hair loss enjoy all the benefits of a younger, more vibrant appearance," says C. Leo Smith, managing partner and COO of Medical Hair Solutions of South Florida. "This is an ideal way to build a successful business that caters to the cosmetic needs of tens of millions of Latin Americans."

The market opportunity is enticing. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, two out of three men develop some form of baldness later in life. About half as many women suffer from hair loss, and children being treated for cancer often lose their hair, as well. Other candidates for treatment include men or women experiencing illness-associated hair loss or scalp conditions and women with post-partum hair loss. The technology also can be used to treat dermatitis, psoriasis, itchy scalp and other skin conditions, opening the door to additional revenue-producing diagnostic and treatment services.

The Medical Hair Solutions of South Florida system uses proven hair growth activators and a patented Swedish technology called Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to treat baldness, thinning hair and scalp conditions. This noninvasive treatment stimulates the scalp and opens closed hair follicles. Health, moisture and nutrients are brought to the bottom of each hair follicle to stimulate hair growth.

LLLT was first used to treat diabetics with lower extremity ulcers due to poor blood supply. Researchers found that lasers improved blood flow, and body hair located within the radius of the laser beam grew thicker and longer than the surrounding hair.

Clinical studies in Europe have found that the use of low levels of laser light stops progression of hair loss in 85 percent of patients and encourages hair growth in almost 60 percent. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Low Level Laser Therapy as safe for cosmetic use to make hair thicker and healthier.

The program begins with an aggressive five-week regimen of two 15-minute treatments per week, followed by one treatment per week for six weeks. The next phase of treatment requires two visits per month of the year-long therapy program. Afterward, a maintenance program of one treatment every six months is recommended.

To bring the program to Latin America, Medical Hair Solutions of South Florida is offering a limited number of master franchises. Investors can open clinics in their region or sell subfranchises for specific markets.

"Our solution includes the patented LLLT technology and professional assistance with opening clinics, staff training, marketing programs and other support," says Smith. "We can have a new franchisee up and running between six to eight weeks after signing an agreement."

Founded in 2004, Medical Hair Solutions of South Florida has treatment centers in Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida, and is seeking entrepreneurs to open locations in Latin America. For more information, call 1.800.OKREGROW (in the US) or visit www.mhsfl.com. Outside the US, dial 954-332-6100. Fax: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail].