How soon can the results be visible?

The skin will look different after the very first treatment. IT will appear smoother, better hydrated and acquires a naturally radiant glow. One will need three to five sessions for long-lasting results on areas treated. More so, the severity of the skin conditions and one's skin type will foretell how long results will take.

Are maintenance treatments needed?

Yes, maintenance treatments are significant in preserving visible results. Typically, these are necessarily done once or twice a month unless your current situation requires otherwise.

Is Red Light Therapy safe?

This treatment is clinically proven to treat various skin and pain management conditions. Red Light Therapy is non-toxic, non-invasive, and an affordable alternative to prescription drugs, and harsh topical treatments. Like other types of LED Light Treatment, Red Light does not contain UV rays, so it does not hold any risk to cancer-causing damage to skin tissue.

LED Light Treatment (Light Therapy) | Dermatologist in Singapore

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LED Light Treatment (Light Therapy)

LED treatment is an efficient skin treatment to combat, inflammation, anti-aging, and acne. Light waves are penetrated into the skin to diminish the aging signs such as wrinkles, crow’s feet and fine lines. LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes are one of kind technology to generate consistent light frequencies also known as lasers to treat the skin without harming any tissue. The lights created are uniformed and easily targets the specific areas.

The doctor particularly uses red and blue frequencies when conducting this skincare treatment. Red is basically used for anti-aging. At the same time, blue is utilized for acne treatment.

This treatment was derived from an array of bright LED lights originally developed by NASA. LED light treatment sends low-level light energy into deeper layers of the skin to facilitate in regenerating the skin from aging and fighting acne-causing bacteria.

Benefits of LED Light Treatment

The entire technique is quick, painless and effective. One can resume to their routines right away this treatment and results are instant. Not only the aging signs are reduced but the skin is more taut, firmer and smoother and skin’s pigmentation becomes even. When one is being treated to LED, the skin cells grow 150 – 200% faster as LED infrared light is beneficial and therapeutic to the skin. This treatment is also successful in treating scars, cuts and wounds as skin absorb red light quickly due to the high substance of water and blood. The absorption of the light then encourages a reaction from the body to heal.

LED Light Treatment Safety

This skin-cell activation method uses low intensity power which is harmless and thus safe for those who seek this treatment. In fact, LED is much safer than Intense Pulse Light and laser which can have unpleasant outcomes and is painful. Basically, light energy in the skin cells is converted into ATP which feeds the life on a cellular stage. Once ATP is created, the body’s system will then proceed to heal, revitalize and rejuvenate.

Moreover, LED does not involve ultraviolet rays, unlike other types of light therapy, which is why they are safe to use regularly. This therapy does not also cause burns compared to other anti-aging treatments such as chemical peels and laser therapy. More so, it can also be safe for various skin colours and types.

Results of LED Light Treatment

LED basically increases the body’s collagen and regenerates the tissue and improves the body’s circulation and lymphatic routine in our bodies. Other than eliminating the aging signs, LED improves one’s appearance as it also lifts and tones the treated area. In addition, youthfulness is restored naturally without side effects. However, it is important to note that results are also dependent with a person’s age, skin tone, lifestyle, skin color and diet. Nevertheless, all treatments are cumulative and one just needs to do as many treatments necessary to achieve the desired results.

Risks and Side Effects of LED Light Treatment

Side effects of this treatment are rare, but during clinical trials, there side effects noted, which includes:

Increased redness
Pain
Inflammation
Tenderness
Rashes
Hives

Nevertheless, this treatment is FDA approved, and the American Academy of Dermatology considers this procedure as safe. More so, this treatment is non-invasive and have few risks.

However, one must be cautious when using any other treatments or products alongside this treatment. In particular, note that Accutane is not to be used alongside LED light therapy, especially for acne and skin rashes.

Derived from Vitamin A, Accutane is a powerful drug that increases your skin’s sensitivity to light, and in some instances, can even cause scarring. With this, you may also want to consider not having this treatment if you have an active rash or psoriasis, or if you are using anything on your skin that makes you sensitive to sunlight.

Furthermore, you must consider talking to your doctor first before undergoing therapy, especially if you are pregnant, taking steroid or cortisone injections, or have epilepsy.

LED Light Treatment in Singapore

Moreover, an article published by AsiaOne mentions seven colours of LED light, with each having specific skin benefits. These are:

Blue light – kills bacteria and treats acne.
Red light – stimulates collagen and helps in healing damaged or irritated skin.
Green light – fights hyperpigmentation while brightening the skin.
Yellow light – promotes skin revitalization.
Purple light – for cellular repair
Light Blue light – skin energizer
White light – skin booster

When it comes to the best facial treatments, some clinics in Singapore apply LED Light Therapy, particularly to enhance facial features.

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