LED light therapy is noninvasive, so no recovery time is
required. You should be able to continue with your everyday
activities once your treatment is over.
In-office LED light therapy requires up to 10 sessions or more,
each spaced out about a week apart. You may start to see minor
results after your first session. Results will be more dramatic
and noticeable once you’ve finished all of your
treatments.
Even after you’ve achieved the recommended number of sessions,
your results aren’t permanent.
As your skin cells turn over, you may lose some collagen and
start to see signs of aging again. You may also start to see
acne breakouts. This is why it’s recommended that you go back
for maintenance treatments every few months or as recommended by
your provider.
Home LED light therapy treatments aren’t as dramatic because the
light frequencies aren’t as high. You should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Each in-office LED light therapy session takes about 20 minutes
at a time. You’ll need to wear protective goggles so that the
light doesn’t cause any damage to your eyes.
Whether you’re using LED lights at home or seeing a provider for
treatment, you should not wear any makeup during your session.
Since LEDs don’t contain UV rays, this is considered a safer
form of light therapy that won’t cause long-term damage to your
skin. The procedure is also noninvasive and has few risks.
Light emitting diode (LED) light therapy is growing in popularity in both aesthetician offices and at home. Using varying LED wavelengths, this skincare technique purportedly helps:
- treat acne
- reduce inflammation
- promote anti-aging effects
You may be a candidate for LED light therapy if you have these types of skincare concerns and haven’t gotten the results you want from over-the-counter (OTC) skin products. LED therapy is also safe for all skin colors, and it doesn’t cause any burning. However, there are a few potential drawbacks. Here are several:
- LED therapy can be expensive.
- The results aren’t guaranteed.
- It’s also not safe if you take certain medications or have an active skin disorder.
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