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Red Light Therapy at Roc Aesthetics is an innovative and effective wellness and skincare solution to our clients, This non-invasive treatment has gained popularity for its broad range of health and aesthetic benefits. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about red light therapy, from how it works to its potential risks and benefits.
LED light therapy for the face is commonly added as an add-on to our facial treatments rather than being used as a standalone service. This is because for the LED light to be most effective, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed and free from makeup, oils, or other residues. Clean skin allows the light wavelengths to penetrate more effectively, enhancing the therapy’s ability to target issues like acne, inflammation, or signs of aging.
Adding LED light therapy to a facial is ideal because facials include a deep cleanse, exfoliation, and possibly extractions, which prepare the skin and clear away impurities. When LED therapy follows these steps, it can better penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen, reduce bacteria, or calm redness based on the chosen light color (red, blue, green, etc.). This combination can make a facial more comprehensive, offering both the immediate benefits of traditional facial techniques and the deeper, targeted results from LED light therapy.
Offering LED therapy as an add-on also enhances the overall effectiveness of a facial without disrupting the skin’s balance, making it a valuable upgrade for clients seeking more intensive results from their skincare routine.
Red light therapy (RLT) is a therapeutic technique that uses low-level red wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and promote cellular activity. Originally developed by NASA to promote wound healing in astronauts, RLT has since been found to have a variety of potential health and beauty applications. Unlike more invasive treatments, this therapy doesn’t damage the skin surface, making it a safe option for most people.
RLT uses wavelengths between 630-700 nanometers to reach different layers of the skin. When these wavelengths penetrate the skin, they stimulate mitochondria (the powerhouse of cells), encouraging cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the energy currency of cells. This process helps boost cell regeneration, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing, making it a valuable tool in skincare and wellness.
LED light therapy has been shown to provide several potential health and aesthetic benefits, making it popular for a range of applications.
Research indicates that LED light therapy is effective for several uses, particularly in skin health, anti-aging, and pain reduction. The efficacy of LED therapy depends on factors such as the type of device, wavelength, and duration of exposure. Light therapy is generally considered safe and effective for certain conditions.
Many clients experience visible results from LED light therapy, including smoother skin, reduced wrinkles, and decreased signs of inflammation. Viewing LED light therapy before and after photos can give you an idea of the potential improvements achievable through consistent treatment.
Red light therapy is a type of LED (light-emitting diode) therapy, but LED therapy can encompass multiple colors, each with unique benefits.
LED light therapy promotes facial rejuvenation. Whether it is a treatment for the symptoms of acne, rosacea, wrinkles, or spots, light therapy offers in-depth results thanks to the wavelength of different lights that will target different skin cell problems as it stimulates, strengthens, and repairs them. The micro-currents stimulate the production of collagen for a lifting effect without surgery. The treatment can be done once, but it is recommended to be done in series, such as twice a week, to obtain cumulative and sustainable results.
Red light therapy’s anti-inflammatory properties make it also an effective option for pain relief, particularly for arthritis, muscle soreness, and other inflammatory conditions. By penetrating the skin to reduce oxidative stress, red light therapy can help reduce pain and support healing.
(400-500nm)
Often used for acne treatment as it targets bacteria that causes acne.
(500-570nm)
Helps reduce pigmentation, age spots, dark circles, and skin discoloration.
(580-590nm)
It helps redness, such as spider veins, dilated capillaries, rosacea, etc. and is an ideal treatment for sensitive skin.
(630-700nm)
Like a laser Targets collagen production, skin rejuvenation, and inflammation, like acne and rosacea.
Bacteria spreads quickly on the face, and more so with the use of phones and external aggressions related to the climate as well as pollution. Despite good hygiene measures, acne bacteria can multiply very quickly. With known causes such as stress, hormones, and poor lifestyle, acne is most often a real ordeal for those affected. However, now with light therapy, it is possible to take care of your skin in a better way. It aims to fight against acne-causing bacteria as well as spots and even the lightest scars. It also brings anti-aging, calming, and anti-inflammatory benefits for all skin tones and skin types.
The light therapy is therefore suitable for all people who suffer from skin problems, pigmentation, spots, and scars, both teenagers and adults.
While light therapy is non-invasive and generally well-tolerated, some users may experience mild side effects, including:
LED light therapy is non-ionizing, meaning it doesn’t carry enough energy to cause damage to DNA or induce cancer. Unlike ultraviolet (UV) light, which has a higher potential to damage skin cells and cause cancer, red light wavelengths, which are the most longest, are much safer. There’s no conclusive evidence to suggest that LED light therapy causes cancer.
Although generally safe, LED light therapy may not be suitable for everyone. Individuals who should avoid RLT include:
Phototherapy is a medical treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to treat a variety of skin conditions.
Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB, 311-313 nm) light therapy is the smaller, more intense part of UVB most widely recommended and effective skin treatment. It’s the most common type of phototherapy used today. This type of light therapy has been shown to promote re-pigmentation in the skin by stimulating melanocyte activity (cells responsible for pigment) in areas affected by Eczema, Itchy skin, Psoriasis and Vitiligo.
In a clinical setting, a single LED therapy session can cost between $50-$100. for a session that lasts 10 to 20 minutes.
At Roc Aesthetics, we offer a competitive, affordable price.
Before starting LED light therapy, we cleanse your skin thoroughly. After treatment, apply a moisturizer to help with hydration and avoid any products with strong acids or retinoids that could irritate the skin. Using a sunscreen is also essential, as treated skin may be more sensitive to the sun exposure..
Light therapy can improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles, and help manage conditions like acne by promoting collagen production and reducing inflammation.
For red light therapy, treatment sessions usually last between 10 to 20 minutes, with a recommended frequency of 2-3 times per week.
Rather than being employed as a stand-alone service, LED light therapy for the face should frequently be incorporated as an add-on to our facial treatments. This is because the skin needs to be completely washed and clear of oils, cosmetics, and other residues in order for the LED light to work as best it can. Clean skin makes it easier for the light wavelengths to penetrate, improving the therapy’s capacity to address problems including inflammation, acne, and aging symptoms.
At Roc Aesthetics, we provide professional-grade treatments tailored to your individual needs, helping you achieve glowing, youthful, and healthy skin.
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