Since the 1990s, researchers have been studying the effects of LED light therapy on tissue regeneration for wound treatments. LED light therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many skin concerns, including acne and anti-aging treatments. At Marmur Medical, we often team this amazing power of LED therapy with IV infusions to help enhance skin rejuvenation and overall health.
At Marmur Medical, our expert team, led by Dr. Ellen Marmur, is uniquely trained in LED light therapy to help revitalize the appearance and condition of your skin. Learn how LED light therapy can enhance your skin by scheduling your consultation.
Understanding LED Light Therapy: How Does It Work?
Photobiomodulation with LED light therapy caters to skin and mental wellness. With different wavelengths or colors, LED light therapy delivers energy to the cells and provides many benefits your skin needs and craves. LED light therapy can treat various skin concerns, such as acne, lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation, and encourages collagen production and tissue regeneration.
LED light therapy also promotes mental health benefits like improving alertness, memory, and mindfulness and enhancing mood to address depression or seasonal affective disorder. It can also help people fall asleep faster.
Reducing Acne and Blemishes
Blue LED light therapy is an effective acne treatment typically combined with topical or oral medications. It targets the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce sebaceous gland activity and eliminate bacteria that collect in the pores and cause breakouts. Most patients see results after 4 treatments.
Red LED light is often used with blue light to deliver energy deeply into the skin to reduce inflammation and redness and encourage collagen production to promote the overall health and appearance of the skin.
Enhancing Collagen Production
Collagen production declines as the skin ages, beginning in the mid-twenties. The effects of collagen loss include the signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin, and dry skin. Red LED light therapy penetrates deeply into the skin to increase skin cells called fibroblasts that stimulate collagen production to improve the skin’s infrastructure and resilience. These cells absorb the red LED light energy to help the body repair and rejuvenate skin.
Diminishing Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Red LED light therapy has been shown to tighten skin and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, making skin look smoother and softer. By stimulating fibroblast production, LED therapy helps restore the skin’s structure, strength, and elasticity.
Improving Skin Tone and Texture
With increased collagen production, your skin will look smoother, plumper, and more youthful by diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. By improving circulation, Red LED light therapy can help give your skin a healthier glow.
Blue LED light therapy treats acne by eliminating the bacteria that cause breakouts. This can help decrease the chance of developing acne scars.
Accelerating Wound Healing and Reducing Scars
Collagen is an important part of recovery. As red LED light stimulates collagen production, it is an effective treatment to promote tissue regeneration and help reduce inflammation, heal wounds, and minimize scarring. According to studies, LED light therapy can help reduce redness, bruising, and swelling, and even speed up the body’s natural healing process.
How to Incorporate LED Light Therapy into Your Skincare Routine
It is safe to use LED light therapy daily without side effects. Our experts recommend 20-minute sessions each day. To use multiple treatments or colors, we suggest 2 sessions—one in the morning and another in the evening but don’t exceed 2 sessions.
As your skin’s needs can change daily due to the environment or changes in your lifestyle, a device with multiple LED light colors is beneficial.
Those who have light sensitivity, take photosensitizing medicines, have an eye disorder, or have other medical conditions should consult their primary physician before beginning LED light therapy.
Choosing the Right LED Light Device for Your Skin Needs
At Marmur Medical, our experts constantly search for the most effective and innovative treatments to help our patients achieve healthy, radiant skin. With that goal in mind, Dr. Marmur developed the MMSphere and MMSphere2Go medical-grade LED devices for patients to continue their light therapy at home or on the go, treating the skin and mental well-being for the ultimate mind-body connection.
When choosing an LED light device for at-home use, here are some important features to look for.
- Versatility—Select a device that easily offers multiple colors of light.
- Easy to Use—Choose a device that works with your lifestyle. If being tethered to a device for 20 to 30 minutes isn’t in your schedule, look for a rechargeable, hands-free device to free up your hands for working, exercising, or checking your socials.
- Adjustable—Since your skin changes daily, it’s important to have an adjustable device that suits your skincare needs every day. Try the MMSkincare Skin Quiz to see what your skin needs!
- Coverage area—Choose a device that is large enough to suit your needs.
- Quality—Choose a high-quality device that is FDA-cleared, authenticated, and safe.
- Reviews—Read customer reviews about the device to see what people say.
What to Expect During and After LED Light Therapy Sessions
LED light therapy sessions are non-invasive, painless, and require no downtime. During an LED light therapy session, you can expect to:
- Wear protective goggles
- Sit back and relax during treatment
- Have serum applied to your skin
- Feel slight warmth, but no discomfort, during treatment
After LED light therapy treatment, you can resume all daily activities immediately. Be sure to apply sunscreen daily and avoid direct sun exposure for a few days.
Typically, LED therapy results take up to a month to realize. With continued treatment, you will see further improvements to the appearance of your skin.
Combining LED Light Therapy with Other Skincare Treatments
LED light therapy is often used to enhance the effectiveness of other skincare rejuvenation treatments. Our experts will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you address your unique skincare concerns.
We recommend trying our MMSkincare system that helps you harness the power of photodynamic therapy to transform your skin quickly and effectively for a healthy, resilient glow. The MMSphere and MMSphere2Go LED light therapy devices activate our light-responsive serums infused with powerful ingredients your skin needs.
At Marmur Medical, we offer combined LED light therapy and IV infusion therapy to help your body absorb essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to help strengthen the mind-body connection. Our IV + LED light therapy is available in many formulas to address your unique needs and boost your overall well-being.
Schedule Your LED Light Therapy Consultation at Marmur Medical Today!
At Marmur Medical, our expert team is passionate about improving our patients’ skin. We look forward to your consultation to help you discover how LED light therapy treatments can improve your skin and deliver optimal results.Contact Marmur Medical online or call (212) 996-6900 today to partner with one of New York’s best LED light therapy treatment providers.