Based on the same principle as acupuncture, soft laser treatment acts on the nervous system by micro-vibration rather than needles to work on the patient's brain and tobacco addiction.
The laser is intended for smokers who wish to stop smoking without taking a nicotine substitute.
The laser treatment lasts until the ex-smoker no longer feels the need. The number of sessions is to be agreed with the caregiver. The laser treatment is between 75 and 350 $ per session (one hour, usually).
The laser has certain advantages; you stop smoking effortlessly, without gaining weight. But the method remains unknown in the USA, and the price remains high. Moreover, laser treatment is not yet scientifically validated.
During laser sessions, it is essential to wear opaque glasses because the rays are harmful to human vision.