We are all for trying new skincare treatments, it’s our favourite part of the job really. And this treatment sure is killer. Not only in LED Phototherapy non-invasive and non-thermal, but it can treat several conditions, making a perfect treatment for everyone.
What is it?
LED stands for light emitting diode. These are very small semiconductors that emit light when a current is passed through it. In the past few years, specialised therapeutic LEDs that have extra luminescence emitted through a very specific wavelength band, have been used for the purpose of skin rejuvenation. Unlike laser or IPL, LED phototherapy is non-invasive and non-thermal, and hence requires no recovery time after treatments. Also LED phototherapy involves the use of continuous light rather than pulses of light.
LED phototherapy should be differentiated from photodynamic therapy. Although both use LED light on the skin, photodynamic therapy requires pre-treatment of the skin with aminolevulenic acid (ALA) and this significantly changes the light reaction in the skin, and its uses. Photodynamic therapy and has significant recovery periods, unlike LED phototherapy which requires no downtime.
Why do I need it?
LED phototherapy is used for a multitude of skin conditions. The red light (620nm) can be used for skin rejuvenation, to reduce inflammation, and to improve healing, for example post-laser treatment, while the blue light is primarily used for acne treatment.
Both lights can be used as a part of photodynamic therapy, which is a much more invasive treatment due to the pre-application of a substance called ALA on the skin. Photodynamic therapy is usually used for the treatment of various skin cancers and acne. Once again, photodynamic therapy is a vastly different treatment to LED phototherapy, and requires significant downtime/recovery period.
Where can I get it?
LED phototherapy is available at salons across Australia. Dermalux has just won the “Treatment of the Year” Award for the 4th consecutive year as part of The Aesthetics Awards. To make sure you’re getting the best treatment, use their Clinic Locator to find the closest salon to you.
