You may be familiar with the benefits of blue or red LED light. Well, it turns out that this therapy was developed by NASA, who began experimenting with LED light to speed wound healing in zero gravity scenarios, because wounds do not heal as quickly as they would in normal conditions on our planet. The tests were successful, and research into skin cancer therapy and cosmetic medicine started.
What is the mechanism of action of LED light treatment on the skin?
LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a non-invasive skin therapy that use LED light bulbs to emit light waves that directly affect our skin cells. Multiple advantages are obtained on a cellular and cosmetic level, making this the ideal anti-aging therapy. It’s also a painless and soothing treatment with astonishing and safe outcomes that works for all skin types.
With the right wavelength of light, cells in the dermis layer of the skin will be able to convert that energy into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the fuel that the cell needs to function.
Collagen (which provides the skin fullness, flexibility, and brightness) and elastin (which offers the skin more elasticity and capacity to heal) are produced in the dermis layer of the skin.
We collaborate with a team of LEDS at Celluma UK who consistently deliver exceptional results. We will be able to bio stimulate the skin and enhance blood flow in the facial area, as well as have anti-inflammatory, bacteriological, regenerative, and depigmenting qualities, using a mask put on the face.
Green, red, and blue LEDs are the most often utilised in skin care. Each colour is utilised for a certain sort of goal and is customised to the skin and patient’s demands.
- Acne-causing microorganisms are destroyed by blue light (430–450nm). Specific wavelengths of blue light encourage the creation of oxygen radicals, which destroy acne germs without damaging the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Green (525–550nm): Aids in the relaxation of the neural system, reducing stress and anxiety. Its capacity to produce collagen and elastin aids in the reduction of fine lines of expression. Promotes tissue regeneration.
- Reduces inflammation and improves circulation. Red colour (650–730nm) It increases the development of collagen and elastin, making it an excellent anti-aging therapy. Red light is also thought to lower cytokines, which promote inflammation and play a role in persistent acne, by targeting the sebaceous glands.
LED photodynamic treatment can be coupled with other medical-aesthetic treatments (such as hyaluronic acid injections or peels) to provide a more fulfilling experience and better outcomes, or they can be used solely to fix and treat a specific issue.
LEDs emit light waves to the lowest layers of the epidermis, triggering intracellular responses in the same manner that plants employ chlorophyll to transform sunlight into plant tissue. This implies that the skin will develop, strengthen, and maximise its cellular structure in response to the wavelengths.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of LED phototherapy?
LED phototherapy is mostly focused on two areas:
- Therapeutic treatment: To aid in the healing of wounds and scars, such as acne scars.
- Medical-aesthetic treatment: Aims to rejuvenate the skin and minimise indications of ageing such as fine lines of expression by stimulating the creation of elastin and collagen.
Treatments using LEDs to slow down the ageing of the skin
LED-based photodynamic treatment is an excellent ally in the battle against skin ageing. Because the fibroblasts are activated by the wavelength of red light, it is possible to renew the collagen fibres of the skin.
The skin regains tone, colour homogeneity, and brightness after using the LED mask for a few sessions. It also enhances cell regeneration and metabolic responses that improve skin quality by promoting oxygenation and blood circulation in the treated region. Dyschromias stains, and fine wrinkles are all repaired in the same way.
Phototherapy for acne using LED lights
The LED therapy is particularly helpful in treating acne because, as previously said, it kills the bacteria that cause acne. Blue light stimulates the creation of oxygen radicals, which activates one of the bacteria’s internal photo-sensitizers, Coproporphyrin III, and kills it.
Furthermore, this form of light produces a natural bio-stimulation of cellular healing processes, which improves the overall tone and flexibility of the skin.
In this situation, we will utilise a form of laser cap or helmet that can be adjusted to fit the head of any patient.
LED helmets have been found to offer a variety of advantages in clinical studies, including:
- Hair growth stimulation: Both on top of the head and along the forehead hairline.
- It expands the current hair follicle to double its original size (ie it reverses miniaturization).
- Hair loss can be slowed (and even stopped).
- After the first 12 to 26 weeks of usage, the benefits are obvious, with a considerable rise in hair growth and a reduction in already reduced hair loss.
