LED Light Therapy in San Diego
Medical LED light therapy calms redness, supports acne-prone skin, and boosts collagen, a gentle, relaxing add-on with no downtime. At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, part of a dermatologist-led plan.
How much does LED light therapy cost in San Diego?
LED light therapy at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas typically costs about $75–$150 per session, or less as an add-on, confirmed in consultation. Medical LED uses specific wavelengths, red light to boost collagen and calm inflammation, blue light to target acne-causing bacteria, with no downtime. It works best in a series and as an add-on to facials or other treatments. Safe for all skin tones. Part of a plan under A dermatologist-trained SOM provider.
~$75–$150
Add-on or series
15–30 min
None
Red & blue
All tones
15–30 minutes
Builds over weeks
Series or add-on
None
Red & blue
Dermatologist-trained provider
Gentle light to calm, clear, and boost.
LED light therapy uses specific, safe wavelengths of light to influence the skin. Red light boosts collagen and calms inflammation and redness; blue light targets acne-causing bacteria. It is warm, painless, and completely non-invasive.
With no downtime, LED is a perfect add-on to facials, peels, or microneedling, and works best in a series for acne or redness. Safe for all skin tones, it is part of a dermatologist-led plan. Our team sets the right wavelengths.
✓ Dermatologist-led aesthetic center
Medical-grade LED as part of a dermatology plan.
✓ Calm and clear
Eases redness and supports acne-prone skin.
✓ The SOM Method
Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method.
✓ Zero downtime
Warm, painless, and easy to add to any treatment.
✓ Boosts collagen
Red light supports firmer, healthier skin over time.
Is LED light therapy right for you?
✓ Good Candidates
• Redness, flushing, or sensitive skin
• Acne-prone or breakout-prone skin
• Want a gentle collagen boost
• Prefer a no-downtime add-on
• Any skin tone
• Supporting healing after other treatments
✗ May Not Be Right For
• Photosensitive condition or medication (ask first)
• A light-triggered condition like lupus (ask first)
• Active skin infection in the area
• Recently started a photosensitizing drug
• Want a single dramatic structural change
• Unrealistic, overnight expectations
Our team, under A dermatologist-trained SOM provider, confirms LED is right for your skin.
LED vs. other gentle treatments.
LED Light Therapy guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver LED Light Therapy through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.
How much does LED light therapy cost in San Diego?
Less as an add-on
Medical evaluation included
10% off retail
Available after first visit
Best in a series
Add to a facial or treatment; series pricing available
Final pricing is confirmed in consultation. 0% APR financing through Cherry and CareCredit for qualifying patients.
Four steps. One personalized plan.
Our team reviews your skin and selects the right LED wavelengths.
You relax with protective eyewear as the LED panel treats your skin.
About 15 to 30 minutes of warm, painless light, often after a facial.
No downtime; benefits build over a series for acne or redness.
Before · During · After
How to prepare for LED therapy
No special prep is needed. Arrive with clean skin, no makeup if possible, and tell us about any photosensitizing medications or light-sensitive conditions.
• Clean skin, no makeup if possible
• Tell us about photosensitizing medications
• Mention any light-sensitive conditions
• Great to add after a facial
• Plan a series for acne or redness
What happens during LED light therapy
An LED session takes about 20 minutes. You relax under a light panel while specific wavelengths, often blue for acne and red for calming and collagen, work on the skin. It is painless and warm. It is often added onto a facial or treatment.
• ~20 minute session
• Relax under the LED panel
• Blue or red wavelengths
• Painless and warm
• Often an add-on
LED light therapy aftercare
There is no downtime at all; skin may look calmer right away. You can apply makeup and resume your day immediately. Use SPF daily. LED works best as a regular add-on, building calmer, clearer skin over a series.
• Zero downtime
• Calmer skin right away
• Makeup immediately
• Daily SPF
• Best as a regular add-on
Is LED light therapy safe?
✓ Do
• Wear the protective eyewear provided
• Stay hydrated and use sunscreen daily
• Resume your routine right away
• Add LED to facials for more benefit
• Complete a series for acne or redness
• Call us with any unusual symptoms
✗ Don't
• Do not skip eye protection
• Do not use if on photosensitizing meds (ask first)
• Do not use over active skin infection
• Do not expect resurfacing-level change
• Do not stare into the light
• Do not replace medical review with online advice
LED therapy questions patients ask
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LED Light Therapy in Encinitas / North County San Diego.
SOM Aesthetics is at 25 E E St, Encinitas, CA 92024, accessible from Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Call (760) 766-7546.
