Red Light Therapy

What is red light therapy?

During red light therapy, the Cosmedoctor team uses low levels of red light to stimulate your body’s cells. The noninvasive light rays aim to improve skin health, promote healing, and support cellular repair.

Red light therapy’s key mechanism involves increasing the production of mitochondria in your cells, helping them generate more energy and enhancing their ability to function and repair. 

You may also hear red light therapy referred to as low-level laser therapy, photobiomodulation, or low-power laser therapy. 

How does red light therapy work? 

Red light therapy exposes your skin to a device that emits red light at specific wavelengths.

Unlike blue light therapy, which addresses surface conditions, red light penetrates deeper into the skin. The mitochondria absorb this light, boosting energy production and accelerating cellular repair. 

Red light therapy is gentle on the skin, using low heat levels that don’t burn or cause discomfort. It also doesn’t involve harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, making it a safe option for various applications. 

What can red light therapy do for me? 

Red light therapy has both medical and aesthetic applications. The Cosmedoctor team uses red light therapy to help patients with the following concerns:

Wrinkles

Red light therapy stimulates collagen production, which enhances skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles.

Sun damage

Red light therapy improves the appearance of sun damage, promoting smoother, healthier-looking skin. 

Stretch marks

Stretch marks are silvery, red, or purplish lines that appear when skin stretches too far. They’re common after pregnancy and in people who’ve lost a lot of weight. Red light therapy reduces stretch mark severity.

Scars

Red light therapy can minimize scarring, so it’s far less noticeable.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin darkens or changes color because of excess pigment in the cells. A common example is melasma — light or dark brown, sometimes blue-gray, flat patches or freckling.

Acne 

Acne is a frequent problem for young people but can affect anyone, causing rashes of painful red pimples. Red light therapy helps reduce acne and its associated inflammation. It’s also effective for treating acne scars, thanks to its ability to support cellular repair and minimize redness. 

Red light therapy could also be helpful for body contouring and promoting hair growth.

If you’re curious how red light therapy could work for you, call Cosmedoctor today to explore your options. You can also get in touch via the online inquiry form.