LED Light Therapy

Photobiomodulation was researched back in the 1960’s mainly for wound healing and was shown to produce changes in cells and tissue. Light therapies were derived from that research and have become increasingly popular in the esthetics industry.

LED light therapy is light emitting diode therapy used in facial treatments and post laser treatments to promote anti-aging and reduce acne or inflammation. The two most popular LED lights used are red and blue, however there are many colors of light used including white, purple, and amber. Red LED targets the epidermis and is best for anti-aging and stimulating collagen. It can also reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote healing; therefore, it is an amazing treatment to have when healing from bigger esthetic procedures such as ablative lasers. Blue LED targets and calms overactive sebaceous or oil glands, as well as kills bacteria, which helps reduce acne breakouts. The combination of red and blue LED together can be a successful treatment for acne. This would be purple light when combining both wavelengths or alternating red and blue. White LED has the longest wavelength; therefore it penetrates the deepest. It works to tighten, tone, and heal skin and reduce inflammation. Amber LED helps reduce redness in the skin (Rosacea as well). It is calming and soothing. It flushes waste from the skin, boosts lymphatic flow and increases cellular growth.

Before any facial treatments, always communicate any sensitivities or allergies to your Esthetician, as well as what products you have recently used. Adding the LED light treatment to the facial you choose will be a relaxing addition that will leave your skin glowing. You will lay under the light for approximately 20 minutes within the facial time (typically near the end, after all of the amazing products, serums and masques have been applied). This really drives those ingredients down deeper into the skin on a cellular level. You will see an improvement in your skin almost immediately. For a few days after your facial, it is usually recommended that you use gentle products. After a few days you can return to your normal regime. LED can also be used post laser treatments to promote healing and boost collagen.

Side effects from LED treatments are very rare. If there were any sensitivity to the treatment, it could be redness or rash, but it is very uncommon for that to occur and most likely would be due to a product reaction more so than the light treatment. As always, good communication with your provider is essential for a positive outcome. This treatment is very safe when performed in office, and it is a wonderful addition to your facial or laser treatment. LED lights are completely safe, as they do not contain UV rays. We do not recommend at home treatments, as the efficacy of the device would be in question.

The most known benefits to LED treatments are healing, stimulating collagen, reducing inflammation and acne breakouts. Generally LED treatments are most effective in a series.

LED treatments are safe for all skin types and can help most skin conditions.

Our Skin Boss experts have extensive experience with using LED treatments in combination with facials and lasers. We provide the highest quality combination treatments to suit your needs. We pride ourselves on educating our patients and customizing protocols that will help you meet your goals.