LED Phototherapy
The Dermalux™ LED Phototherapy is a non-invasive hand and facial treatment that uses LED light energy to trigger your body’s natural cell processes to accelerate rejuvenation and repair of the skin.
Your questions answered
Your doctor may recommend light therapy for skin rejuvenation, sun damage, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, sensitive and inflammatory conditions, wound healing and scarring as well as anyone looking to restore the skin’s radiance.
LED Phototherapy is also often used as a standalone treatment in conjunction with skin treatments that have some downtime, as it helps reduce redness and bruising, and can speed up skin recovery and enhance results.
Light exposure is often associated with negative aspects such as skin aging, but in fact, exposure to certain parts of the light spectrum can be highly beneficial.
We need light exposure for production of Vitamin D, and it can also influence energy and serotonin levels in the body. In the field of skin science, controlled exposure to blue, red and near-red light plays an important role in accelerating the skin’s natural repair processes. Skin cells that have been energised with light function more effectively and can regenerate faster which can lead to healthier, younger looking and more radiant skin.
In order to achieve optimal results, the recommendation is to do up to 3 treatments a week to start with. This means that a course of treatments can be quite intensive. Courses of treatment are completely personalised, and will be discussed with you during your consultation with your doctor.
Our three bands of light
The Dermalux® Flex combines 3 clinically proven bands of light into 7 highly researched protocols:
Red Light
This light is highly anti-inflammatory and helps to heal irritated and damaged skin, making it a useful component of acne management, in combination with blue and infra-red light. It is also used in anti-ageing treatments as it helps with:
- Increasing production of fibroblasts and collagen
- Improvements in fine lines and wrinkles
- Increasing circulation between blood and tissue cells
- Protecting cells from damage
Blue Light
Blue light is often included as one of the modalities to help treat acne. It helps to kill the bacteria (P.acnes) and reduce the inflammation associated with acne.
Near Infrared light
Near infrared light is very calming, and helps the body to produce serotonin. It is often used to combat seasonal affective disorder in those who feel down during the grey winter months.