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Does anyone on here use led light therapy in treatments? It's something I've been interested in for a long time but know little about.

I can only find old threads, so it would be interesting to know if those geeks went on to use them.

Thanks

Vic x
 
Hello hun,

I haven't got a qualification in it, but have done a lot of self learning.

For my chakra balance massage I use colour changing lights, they slowly change through the different colours as I move my way through the massage.

So no actual direct light in applied to the body.

Not sure it that was any help and it's not really proper light therapy. But thought I would reply anyway.

X
 
Thanks for that @K~Anne. I'm thinking more of treatment for acne and ageing but right now I could do with your treatment. Sounds SO relaxing x
 
I have the Carlton LED. I use it after most of my facials as a little extra. It has blue, green, yellow & red, so can be used on most skin conditions.
 
Thanks @ukbeauty. That's the one I just saw. Do you get better results? Is it straightforward to use etc?
 
Hi I use the dermaco machine with the led light therapy and get amazing results

The main one I notice is for acne or blemishes I have clients that come with a blemish on a Friday for it to be almost gone when they wake up on the Saturday it truly is brilliant

I don't tend to use the yellow very often the red I use with every anti aging but also usually use the micro current so I think it's the combination :)
 
Thanks for that @K~Anne. I'm thinking more of treatment for acne and ageing but right now I could do with your treatment. Sounds SO relaxing x

Doh! Of course you were!

Haha yeah its a lovely treatment. X
 
Thanks @ukbeauty. That's the one I just saw. Do you get better results? Is it straightforward to use etc?
Very easy to use.
To be honest, not 100% sure if there is a huge difference whether I use it or not, so probably would not offer it as a stand alone treatment. However the skin always looks nice at the end and the clients probably get further results over the following days. For example any spots should clear up sooner - although I also do high frequency during a facial for spots/acne. Collagen production takes several weeks to see the benefit.
I think it works in synergy with other treatments, increasing effectiveness overall.
Remembered whilst typing, the green light is very good at reducing redness and calming the skin immediately. Brilliant after peels or on highly stimulated red skin.
Overall a good add on or extra treatment benefit, with no real cost after you have purchased the equipment.
 
Thanks @ukbeauty. That's exactly what I was thinking, to add to existing facials. I have a few clients with stubborn skin concerns and think it will just add to what we already offer. Thanks for your help x
 
have heard that bio therapuetics do a great led light therapy range which can be hand held or free standing. want to add this to my facials but waiting for the money to pay for it x
 
Thanks @smallandcute. I've found it hard to find prices for BT. I've found a really reasonably priced one from carlton which I'm looking at buying x
 
I have red and blue LED in my CACI Ultra wrinkle comb (combined with microcurrent) and its in the wand of the SkinBreeze and CACI Ultra orbital microdermabrasion hand piece. I'm not entirely sure how much difference it makes on its own as it's always being combined with other technologies!
 
Thanks for your reply. I'm looking at buying a stand alone machine - very reasonably priced - to add to my existing facials. I'm actually looking forward to trying it as it looks extremely relaxing! I'll let you know how I get on x
 
Bio therapeutics no longer have a UK distributor yet their EU distributor (Spain) can ship to the UK - they have done for my BT gear. Here's the link you can email Carlos [email protected] [emoji4]
 
Hi Vic,

Great to know you're interested in LED therapy. If you need any help we specialise in this area, our LED products are used in Harley Street and have been in the Daily Mail recently. They're also quite affordable, easy to use and they're standalone devices.
Pop us an email on [email protected] or 01332 986969

Happy to help!

Mel x
 
I was just wondering is the led therapy same as red light therapy? Or are they two different things?
 
I was just wondering is the led therapy same as red light therapy? Or are they two different things?


Hi Blair,

LED therapy is the overall treatment because the products for the therapy are made from LED technology, which is safer than laser diode technology.
Under LED therapy there are various wavelengths of light and the different wavelengths are seen are different colours by our eyes.
So red is a wavelength of LED light which is about 630nm. What the different wavelengths mean is that the skin reacts differently to each colour because of the penetration levels.

So Red and near infrared light 630nm to 900nm can penetrate the skin upto 2-3mm therefore reaching important structures like fibroblast cells to boost collagen production, hence Red light therapy is the best for antiageing treatments.

Some others also refer to LED therapy as photon therapy, photo-dynamic therapy or light therapy. But not all products are LED technology based, they may be laser diodes or some cheaper products sold online are just normal lights which can heat up and harm the skin. Always check the underlying technology in any light products.

Hope this helps Blair!

Best Regards
Mel
 
Hi Blair,

LED therapy is the overall treatment because the products for the therapy are made from LED technology, which is safer than laser diode technology.
Under LED therapy there are various wavelengths of light and the different wavelengths are seen are different colours by our eyes.
So red is a wavelength of LED light which is about 630nm. What the different wavelengths mean is that the skin reacts differently to each colour because of the penetration levels.

So Red and near infrared light 630nm to 900nm can penetrate the skin upto 2-3mm therefore reaching important structures like fibroblast cells to boost collagen production, hence Red light therapy is the best for antiageing treatments.

Some others also refer to LED therapy as photon therapy, photo-dynamic therapy or light therapy. But not all products are LED technology based, they may be laser diodes or some cheaper products sold online are just normal lights which can heat up and harm the skin. Always check the underlying technology in any light products.

Hope this helps Blair!

Best Regards
Mel
Thanks for the information Mel!
Just wasn't sure as I've tried a red light therapy, but just assumed it was the same as LED therapy. Guess not tho.
 
I know this thread is from a few years ago, but I’m looking to get an LED Facial unto. I’m looking at the neo and DermaluxLED. Does anyone have any experience of these ?
Xx
 

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