led light therapy
We are proud to provide our clients with LIGHTWAVE Red, Infrared, and Blue light therapy to dramatically revitalize your skin without any discomfort or downtime. LED (Light Emitting Diode) therapy is a non-invasive technology that delivers low-level pulses of light to the skin to counteract years of sun damage, environmental damage, aging, acne, and acne scarring. LED therapy has been documented in more that 2,500 research papers, and more than 100 double blind studies. It is even used by NASA to prevent muscle atrophy and bone loss in astronauts. LIGHTWAVE is the first light therapy system specifically designed and approved by the FDA for aesthetic application to the entire body. LIGHTWAVE LED therapy provides noticeable results, often in just a few treatments, without the high cost and downtime of other more expensive treatment options.
LED treatments are safe, simple, and easy. The amount of time under the LED panel varies depending on the protocol, but usually under 30 minutes. Clients seem to enjoy adding on LED to one of the many treatments we offer such as dermaplaning, hydrofacial, chemicals peels, and microneedling.
Treatment Protocols
Anti Aging
This LIGHTWAVE proprietary LED light therapy session uses Red and IR light to re-hydrated the face and increase collagen and elastin formation, resulting in a reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. It aids in decreasing flaccidity, lifting sagging tissue, and restoring skin tone and texture; resulting in an overall improvement and youthful glow. We recommend ten treatments to rejuvenate the skin, along with maintenance once a month or as needed to prolong your new youthful appearance.
Acne
Designed to repair damaged skin and significantly reduces P.acnes, the bacteria responsible for causing inflammatory acne vulgarism. First, 15 minutes of Blue light enters the sebaceous glands and singlet oxygen is created. Singlet oxygen in turns kills the bacteria. Next, the client is exposed to 15 minutes of Red light, which aids in the healing of the skin and prevents infection and scarring from occurring.
Pigmentation
This protocol utilizes Red and IR light to improve discolorations on the face. This process normalizes the melanin (pigment producing cells) within the skin. The number of treatments needed will vary depending on the amount of damage to the skin, thickness of the skin, and the age of the client. More severe conditions must be treated with a combination of light therapy and topical ointments such as hydroquinone and a series of chemical peels.
Preventive Care
This program utilizes Red and IR light to increase blood circulation and bring more nutrients to the skins surface. This helps to keep the skin from breaking down and aging. It also helps to normalize dry or oily skin; achieving an overall improvement in skin tone and texture.
Flaccid Skin
Focusing on skin retraction through increased circulation, this program uses Red and IR light to help deliver nutrition to damaged tissue and is particularly effective over the abdomen, neck, and upper chest. Treatments should be applied twice per week and may require between 10-15 treatments.
Scars
Powerful Red and IR light stimulates the reduction of fibrotic tissue and the replacement of normal tissue to help soften, flatten, and widen scar tissue. This is a normal sequence in scar reduction and will continue to improve with treatments. Unfortunately hypertrophic or keloid scars are resistant to this program, so it is recommend to seek further guidance from a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Discomfort/Pain
Specifically designed to address inflammation associated with trauma and/or an allergic reactions, as well as any discomfort associated with persistent joint and muscular concerns. This protocol is also very effective when used within 72 hours of a traumatic event including post-surgical interventions to reduce scarring and encourage normal tissue formation through the use of Red and IR light.
Light Classificiations
Blue light has a wavelength of 405nm-450nm and provides a very superficial penetration of light. It is primarily absorbed by the epidermis of the skin. Once it is absorbed, blue light targets P. acnes (bacteria responsible for acne) by stimulating porphyrins which then produce intracellular singlet oxygen and thus killing bacteria.
Red light has a wavelength of 625nm-660nm and only penetrates human tissue very superficially, with approximately 80% of the energy being absorbed in the first 2cm of skin. It has a significant effect on mitochondrial stimulation, which increases the production of ATP and in turn boosts fibroblast activity. This leads to an increase in cell turnover, superficial circulation, and an anti-inflammatory emission.
Infrared (IR) light has a wavelength of 800nm-900nm. It penetrates tissue at a greater depth than Blue or Red light. According to a NASA study, approximately 50% of the energy this wavelength creates penetrates 8cm into the skin and decreases to less than 1% at 20cm. Infrared energy is known to heat tissue and its effects are well documented for therapeutic pain management. For cosmetic applications, IR stimulates the NaK+ pump which increases cell membrane permeability; facilitating equilibrium of cellular pH, which increases nutritional absorption and elimination of toxins.