What is LED Light Therapy?

LED light therapy is a non-invasive technique that uses specific wavelengths of light to treat numerous skin and musculoskeletal conditions.

Its origins date back to 1903 when Niels Finsen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for its use. As research progressed, NASA experimented with it to grow plants in space and heal astronauts’ wounds.

Over the years, it has evolved into a popular skincare and wellness treatment due to its versatile benefits and minimal side effects.

Benefits of LED light therapy

By stimulating collagen production, LED light therapy aims to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It also improves skin tone and texture, resulting in a youthful look.

Additionally, it accelerates wound healing, making it ideal for post-surgical recovery and dermal injuries.

Finally, it helps alleviate muscle and joint pain by reducing inflammation and promoting cell repair.

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How is LED light therapy performed?

The therapy involves exposing the skin to low-level light energy, which is absorbed by the tissue cells.

It is performed using LED panel devices that emit specific wavelengths corresponding to 4 colors. Each color penetrates the skin at different depths, making it effective for a wide range of issues, such as wrinkles, wounds and musculoskeletal conditions.

More specifically:

  • Blue light reaches the epidermis layer of your skin

  • Yellow light travels further down

  • Red light affects your dermis

  • Near-infrared light gets into your subcutaneous tissue

For better therapeutic results, it is possible to combine the colors.
In fact, the Celluma PRO device we use at Soma Rei simultaneously emits blue, red and near-infrared light at 3 different wavelengths (465, 640 and 880 nm).

Detailed Process

LED Light Therapy

Preparation

  • Before the session, cleanse your skin thoroughly to remove any makeup or oils that could block the light from penetrating the tissue.
  • Specialized eyewear is provided to protect the eyes.

Application

  • Your therapist positions the LED panel device over the treatment area.
  • Celluma Pro is lightweight and flexible, allowing it to be wrapped around or placed directly on the skin, ensuring even exposure to the light.

Treatment

  • Depending on the condition, your therapist selects the most suitable program.
  • The session lasts for 30 minutes.

Post-therapy

  • After the treatment, you can immediately return to your everyday life.
  • For the next 48 hours, it is best to avoid excessive sun exposure.

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