LED, or light emitting diode, therapy is a form of light therapy that uses LED lights to promote healing.
LED, or light emitting diode, therapy is a form of light therapy that uses LED lights to promote healing. LED therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of conditions, including pain, inflammation, and skin conditions. LED therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that is suitable for all skin types.
Research suggests that LED light therapy can help reduce and improve some skin conditions and issues. To see improvement in your skin, though, you need to have regular treatments.
In-office LED light therapy uses more powerful strengths than at-home devices, which makes it more effective. With LED masks and other portable devices, you likely won’t see dramatic anti-aging or acne-reducing results. You might experience subtle improvements in your skin’s appearance, though.
LED therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or in combination with other treatments, such as massage or acupuncture.
Reduces Pain & Inflammation
Increases the production of endorphins, a natural painkiller. This has also been known to help eczema.
Increases cellular regeneration
Stimulates the mitochondria within the cell. This increases the production of ATP, which causes damaged cells to accept nutrients and eliminate toxins quicker.
Increases lymphatic drainage and circulation
Relaxes tight muscles and releases muscle spasms, and cramps! Also strengthens anti-viral properties by increasing antibody production in the bloodstream
Stimulates a strong heartbeat
Regulates serotonin levels. Serotonin helps to regulate inflammation and allergic reactions, as well as plays an important role in blood clotting, initiating sleep, and fighting depression. It also stimulates the smooth muscle in the intestinal wall, helping it to contract.
Improving natural production of collagen and fibroblasts
Important for your joints, skin, and digestive health. This repairs and restores damaged soft connective tissue, and stimulates or decreases inflammation, controlling our natural healing capabilities.
Lowering effects of oxidative stress/free radical damage
This is associated with the many effects of aging, reversing hair loss and stimulating follicle growth.
Eczema
Hair loss
Mild to moderate acne
Psoriasis
Rough, scaly, precancerous spots on the skin (actinic keratosis)
Rosacea
Sun damage
Wounds
Wrinkles
LED light therapy uses various wavelengths that correspond to different visible colors. Each color penetrates the skin at different depths.
Yellow light penetrates deeper.
Near-infrared light penetrates deepest.
Red LED light therapy may reduce inflammation and stimulate the production of collagen, a protein responsible for younger-looking skin that diminishes with age.
Blue LED light therapy may destroy acne-causing bacteria (P. acnes).
During treatment, skin specialists may use a combination of lights to treat your specific issue.
Research suggests that LED light therapy can help reduce and improve some skin conditions and issues. To see improvement in your skin, though, you need to have regular treatments.
To see significant benefits, you typically need to have a series of in-office treatments. You may need a treatment each week for about a month. Then you might need maintenance treatments every month or every few months.