Light therapy has been used for over 30 years to heal the skin and stimulate collagen and elastin. LED treatments were originally developed for astronauts to help with tissue healing and repair. In the clinical setting, LED treatment is offered as an acne, wrinkle-reducing and cellular repair treatment. LED has always been a treatment I have loved as an adjunct to in-office procedures including lasers, peels, and surgery.
LED phototherapy uses light from the visible spectrum to stimulate the cellular response to regenerate faster through a process called photo biomodulation. Shorter wavelengths target superficial skin while longer wavelengths penetrate more deeply. Results depend on the number of consecutive treatments done. Light therapy also helps skin cells absorb topical skincare products more effectively.