The power of red LED (light emitting diodes) light energy activates the body's own natural rejuvenation processes to counteract the signs of aging by activating local cellular metabolism, promoting circulation, and stimulating the skin's fibroblasts which leads to a natural increase in collagen and elastin production. The cellular and metabolic effects of facial light therapy can fade age spots and freckles, help to soften fine lines and wrinkles, reduce redness and inflammation, and promote brighter, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
Other benefits of LED light therapy are:
· Long-term facial contouring
· Faster healing of inflammatory acne and rosacea
· Reduction of dark under-eye circles
· Enhanced skin firmness
Specific wavelengths stimulate specific responses in the body. Red wavelengths and certain infrared (non-visible) wavelengths increase cellular activity at the dermal level by targeting underlying hemoglobin. Cellular activity and energy levels fall as we age. With the delivery of the correct wavelengths of LED light, these dermal cells receive a rejuvenating, anti-aging boost from the light energy. This safe, painless, natural healing process converts light energy within skin cells, very similar to the way photosynthesis takes sunlight and turns it into food energy in plants.
The thermal (heat) activity generated by LED's enhances blood circulation, helping bring nutrients and cellular growth factors to the treated areas. Red and infrared light stimulate fibroblast and collagen production to strengthen sagging, wrinkled skin. Red light therapy is safe for all skin types and ages, there is no down time or recovery time, and it is one of the most effective and non-invasive ways to help rejuvenate and repair the skin.
Originally discovered by NASA 40 years ago to stimulate plant growth, red LED therapy was also found to encourage cell repair and healing of injuries incurred by astronauts while in space. Even in a zero gravity environment, where cell growth is normally very slow, this red light energy was shown to stimulate the metabolism in muscle and bone as well as skin and subcutaneous tissue.
After much research, biologists have discovered that cells exposed to LED light grow an overwhelming "150 to 200 percent faster than those cells not stimulated by such light". LED's have the ability to increase energy inside cells, which helps to speed up the healing process.
Results can vary by individual and skin type, and are gradual. Most clients notice improvement after one treatment but nothing happens overnight and continued use will provide more cumulative long-term, lasting results.
Contraindications are: pregnancy, epilepsy, use of cortisone or steroid injections, use of light sensitive topical medications such as Retin-A, Renova, and Differin, and use of oral antibiotics such as Minocycline, Doxycycline, and Tetracycline.