What is red light therapy?

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Red Light Therapy (RLT) uses low-level red light to treat a variety of health conditions, including skin, muscle, hair, and joint issues. 

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Our clinic uses the high-intensity SmartLux phototherapy device from Benev, which combines red, blue, and infrared light. 

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What are some of the benefits of red light therapy for skin?

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Red light therapy has many benefits for the skin, such as stimulating collagen production, improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing skin texture, reducing acne inflammation and bacteria, improving signs of sun damage, alleviating the side effects of psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema, reducing the size of stretch marks, and stimulating hair growth.

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What's the difference between at-home red light therapy devices and in-office treatments?

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At-home red light therapy devices are less powerful than in-office treatments. In-office treatments usually use 630 to 700 nm wavelengths, while at-home red light therapy devices use 600 to 900nm wavelengths. While the convenience is greater, overall results will be comparably less impressive.

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Are at-home devices effective? Could they be considered supplemental?

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Yes, at-home devices can be considered effective and act as a supplemental treatment to in-office red light therapy. When used consistently, at-home devices can provide more noticeable results, although the level of effectiveness is generally lower compared to professional treatments due to lower power settings and user limitations. 

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Learn more about red light therapy here.

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For personalized recommendations, schedule a consultation at SOM Aesthetics to see how red light therapy can restore your skin tone to a pristine state.

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