LED Light Therapy
LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that enters the skin’s layers to improve the skin.
Recommended Sessions
6-10 sessions.
Duration
20-30 minutes per session at office and 5-10 minutes at home.
Pain Level
Zero discomfort.
Downtime
Zero downtime.
Frequency
Every 10-14 days with an office device and every day with at-home device.
Maintenance
Daily SPF sunscreen use and reapplication.
Procedure
Cleansing, eye protection, LED treatment, skin hydration and sun protection.
Makeup Application
Same-day makeup application available.
Skin Tone Note
Safe for all skin tones.
Price Range
Contraindications:
Epilepsy
Some Thyroid Conditions
Suspicious lesions or malignant tumors
Systemic Lupus erythematosus
The use of photosensitizing medications
Diseases that involve the retina of the eye (such as diabetes)
What is LED Light Therapy?
LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that enters the skin’s layers to improve the skin.
In the 1990s, NASA began studying LED’s effects in promoting wound healing in astronauts by helping cells and tissues grow.
Today, dermatologists and estheticians commonly use LED light therapy to treat a range of skin issues. Skin specialists often use LED light therapy together with other treatments, such as creams, ointments and facials, to give you the best results.
Are there different kinds of LED light therapy?
LED light therapy uses various wavelengths that correspond to different visible colors. Each color penetrates the skin at different depths.
Blue Light (465 nm):
Affects the uppermost layer of your skin. It reduces inflammation and stimulate the production of collagen, a protein responsible for younger-looking skin that diminishes with age.
Red Light (630 nm):
Travels further into your skin. It destroys acne-causing bacteria (C. acnes).
Infrared Light penetrates deepest (830 nm):
Provides deep tissue relaxation and improved circulation, enhancing overall skin health.
Benefits of LED Light Therapy
Different wavelengths of LED lights enter the skin at different depths, making this therapy useful to treat a variety of skin conditions, including:
Acne
Blue light is often used to treat acne. Studies show that blue light can kill the bacteria responsible for acne. It can also ease how much your oil glands make. This stops the hair follicle from becoming clogged and causing acne. Red light is also typically used in combination with blue light to help ease inflammation and redness.
Aging
Red light stimulates skin cells called fibroblasts. These help make collagen, which are important parts of skin recovery. Some studies have found that red LED light therapy tightens skin, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and makes skin smoother and softer.
Wound healing
Red LED light stimulates collagen, which is important for healing wounds. People who have had surgery for skin resurfacing have also had red LED light therapy after the procedure. Studies have found that this form of light therapy lowers redness, swelling, and bruising, and speeds up the healing process.
Psoriasis
Red and near-infrared LED light therapy can help lower redness and inflammation in psoriasis. One study showed that these light therapies also lowered psoriasis pimples and plaques, or red, itchy, scaly sores.
Skin cancers
Photodynamic therapy has been performed using both red and green LED lights to treat skin cancers. After the medication is applied to the skin, red and green lights have been used to treat Bowen’s disease and red light has been used to treat basal cell carcinoma lesions.
Hair loss
Red LED light therapy can help stimulate hair growth for those with male- or female-pattern hair loss.
Why We Like LED Light Therapy
at AcneClinicNYC:
We love incorporating LED light therapy into various treatments due to its powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and collagenstimulating properties. This relaxing, non-invasive treatment offers significant benefits, making it a favorite among both our team and clients!
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FAQ
To see significant benefits, you typically need to have a series of in-office treatments. You may need treatment each week for about a month. Then you might need maintenance treatments every month or every few months. Some at-home devices may also require a substantial time commitment. You might need to use your device twice a day for 30 to 60 minutes for four to five weeks. Other devices take just a few minutes a day.
It's generally recommended to avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours before and after the treatment to ensure optimal platelet function and hydration.
It's best to avoid strenuous activities for 24-48 hours after the procedure to allow the treatment area to heal properly.
Initial improvement might be noticed within a few weeks, but optimal results typically occur over a period of 2-3 months as the body continues to heal and regenerate tissue.
Initial improvement might be noticed within a few weeks, but optimal results typically occur over a period of 2-3 months as the body continues to heal and regenerate tissue.
Initial improvement might be noticed within a few weeks, but optimal results typically occur over a period of 2-3 months as the body continues to heal and regenerate tissue.
Initial improvement might be noticed within a few weeks, but optimal results typically occur over a period of 2-3 months as the body continues to heal and regenerate tissue.
Initial improvement might be noticed within a few weeks, but optimal results typically occur over a period of 2-3 months as the body continues to heal and regenerate tissue.
Multiple Combination Protocol for
LED Light Therapy
LED Therapy + BioRePeel/PRX-T33
Stimulates cell renewal (red light) and prevents inflamed acne (blue light) through targeted light therapy. This treatment reduces scars, lightens pigmentation, improves texture and revitalizes skin as well.
LED Therapy + PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Accelerates rejuvenation, improves scars and aging signs with natural healing factors faster and more effectively (for non-smokers only).
LED Therapy + Deep Pore Treatment
Deep cleansing and refinement of the skin’s surface, targeting dilated pores and texture.
LED Therapy + Microneedling
Enhances scars reduction and rejuvenation through natural collagen stimulation.
LED Therapy + Dermaplaning
Extra hydration, smoothness, and a glowing complexion through extra exfoliation and even better penetration.
LED Therapy + Microcurrent
Tightens and lifts the skin, enhancing facial muscle tone.
Our Expert Team
Veronika A.
Lead LE, Certified Acne Expert, International Educator
Alexandra K.
Lead LE, Certified Acne Expert and Laser Specialist
Sasha M.
LE, Certified Acne Expert, Laser Specialist and Electrologist
Phi N.
LE, Certified Acne Expert and Laser Specialist
Sabina R.
LE, Certified Acne Expert and Laser Specialist
Allie A.
LE, Certified Acne Expert and Laser Specialist
Oksana S.
LE, Certified Acne Expert and Laser Specialist
Anastasia K.
LE, Certified Acne Expert, Laser Specialist, Electrologist
Maria Cher
MD, Certified Acne Expert and Nutritionist
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