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Red Light Therapy

Light Therapy, Safe and Effective Skin Care Treatment

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The healing quality of light has been understood for centuries. The power of red LED light energy activates the body's own natural rejuvenation processes to counteract the signs of aging by activating local cellular metabolism, promoting circulation and stimulating the skin's fibroblasts which leads to a natural increase in collagen and elastin production. Many studies have shown that the cellular and metabolic effects of Facial Light Therapy can improve skin tone & texture, help to refine fine lines and wrinkles, reduce redness and inflammation and promote brighter, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

Red Light Therapy s a very gentle, non-invasive procedure, that only treats the needed areas while leaving the surrounding tissues unharmed. Treatment can be performed at home and does not result in downtime whereas more invasive procedures such as IPL or laser resurfacing do. These approaches to skin renewal rely on high-powered coherent light to create heat energy which can result in thermal injury to tissues. LED's signal the body to naturally convert light energy into cell energy without causing undue damage or discomfort.

Specific wavelengths stimulate specific responses in the body. Red wavelengths and certain infrared (non-visible) wavelengths increase cellular activity at the dermal level by targeting underlying hemoglobin. Cellular activity and energy levels fall as we age. With the delivery of the correct wavelengths of LED light, these dermal cells receive a rejuvenating, anti-aging boost from the light energy.

Red light therapy is safe for all skin types and ages, there is no down time or recovery time and it is quickly becoming known in the cosmetic industry as one of the most effective and non-invasive ways to help rejuvenate and repair the skin.

 

Q. How long will I have to use an LED light before I see results?

A. Some people see results in as little as a few days and others take a month or two to notice a change. Various physical conditions, age, skin condition, diet, alcohol consumption, prescription drug usage, smoking, exercise, and other factors influence the rate of improvement. The effects of LED light are often subtle at first, since unlike lasers, peels and other ablative treatments, LED light does not damage the skin to force it to regenerate. Your results will improve the longer you use the light; so though you should see improvement in 60 days, you should see a much more significant change after you've been using it for 6 months or a year.

Q. How do Red LED lights for home use compare to the photo rejuvenation light treatments performed in spas and salons?

A. The concept and technology are the same. The difference is in cost and convenience. One photo rejuvenation treatment in a spa or salon typically costs £50 - £80, and it's usually recommended that you get a series of 5 to 10 treatments several times a year. With the home-use photo rejuvenation lights you can enjoy unlimited treatments in the convenience of your own home.

 

 

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Andrea Patel Dermatology Nurse Practitioner & Director Author
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