After hearing all the hype, are you wondering if LED (light emitting diode) Light therapy will give you flawless skin? Jessica Alba, Joanna Vargas, and the Kardashians have all touted the cosmetic procedure as the fountain of youth.  Over time, LED light therapy can and does eliminate fine lines and wrinkles plus reduce acne scarring for a smoother, rejuvenated appearance.

Why is LED Light Therapy so Great?

LED therapy is painless and non-invasive. Many who have undergone the treatment even say that they find it relaxing and soothing. The therapy effectively stimulates collagen and treats acne that ranges from mild to moderate.

What Exactly is LED Light Therapy?

The United States NASA developed LED technology. It is an array of brilliant light emitting diodes that have the capability of sending low-level light energy deep beneath the skin’s surface to the multiple layers. The LED is made up of several color lights that each target distinct parts of the skin. The most common light colors used for skin treatment is yellow, red, and blue.

• Yellow LED: The yellow LED improves your skin’s health and can promote healing. It also improves blood flow for skin rejuvenation. The renewed blood flow adds color to your cheeks, assists cellular turnover, and lessens fine lines.
• Red LED: The red LED effectively stimulates cellular activity in the skin such as the fibroblasts that produce collagen. Once stimulated, a youthful collagen regeneration takes place to give you younger, plumper skin. Collagen naturally depletes as you age which gives your skin a thin, sunken appearance that makes fine lines and wrinkles noticeable. The newly activated collagen starts to give you a more youthful look. In fact, many aesthetic professionals say that the light stimulates the collagen and elastin in the skin so effectively that the increased production can be compared to that of a person between the ages of 20-25 years old.  
• Blue LED: Propionibacterium acne is caused by the Propionibacterium that lives below the skin’s surface. The blue light effectively kills the bacteria to treat acne and prevent future blemishes. In addition, the blue rays also lessen redness, treats sun damage, and can reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

How Many LED Light Therapy Treatments are Needed?

It is usually suggested that you undergo six treatments one to two weeks apart. After the initial first treatments, you should undergo a maintenance treatment every month or two. LED treatments are fast and effective. They typically only take ten to twenty minutes. Many people choose to use them a standalone therapy or combine them with a facial. ‘

Is LED Therapy Good for Everyone?

The great news about LED light therapy is that it is suitable for all skin types and colors. It is even safe to be used around the eyes, so you don’t have to worry about having the delicate eye area covered during treatment.

If you want brighter, younger skin that is blemish free then LED therapy might be ideal. Please contact the aesthetic medical professionals at the Laser Skin & Vein Clinic to learn more about the innovative cosmetic method that everyone is talking about.