PHOTO REJUVENATION
 

In over 40 years of independent research worldwide (especially Russia and Europe), intense red and infrared light therapy (photo-therapy) has shown powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissues. The cosmetic use of light therapy has grown dramatically over the past decade as physicians and aestheticians discovered the healing affect of light on the skin.

LED light therapy is FDA approved. Visible red (620nm - 700nm) light shows at least 24 different positive changes at a cellular level.

Visible red light, at a wavelength of 620 to 700nm (nanometers), penetrates human tissue to a depth of about 8-10 mm. Skin layers, because of their high blood and water content, easily absorb red light. It is extremely beneficial in treating problems close to the surface such as wrinkles, age spots, broken capillaries, and scars.

Wavelength dependent photo-biochemical reactions occur throughout nature and are involved in such things as vision, photosynthesis, and Vitamin D metabolism. In this view, red and infrared intense light is really a form of phototherapy. Red and infrared light emitting diodes (LED's) are important in that they are convenient sources of intense light at wavelengths that stimulate specific physiological functions. All studies to this date show that LED pulsed light treatment is as effective as or more effective than laser treatment. Cosmetic use of this therapy has produced no reported discomfort or side effects.

Several studies establish that it is the light itself at specific wavelengths that are therapeutic in nature and not the machine that produced it. As such, there is no therapeutic difference between Lasers and LED therapy. All biological systems have a unique absorption spectrum that determines what wavelengths of radiation will be absorbed to produce a given therapeutic effect. The visible red and invisible infrared portions of the spectrum have been shown to have highly absorbent and unique therapeutic effects in living tissues, particularly the skin, connective, and muscle tissue. What then does a photo-therapy treatment do?

• Increases circulation by increasing the formation of new capillaries, which are additional blood vessels that replace damaged ones. New capillaries speed up the healing process in damaged skin by carrying more oxygen as well as more nutrients needed for healing and they can also carry more waste products away.
   

• Stimulates the production of collagen. Collagen is a major component of the connective tissue in the skin that creates strength and flexibility. Over time, the collagen levels in our skin decrease, causing wrinkles to form. External factors such as sun damage and smoking can also accelerate this process. Collagen is the essential protein used to repair damaged tissue and to replace old tissue. It is the substance that holds cells together and has a high degree of elasticity. By increasing collagen production less scar tissue is formed in damaged tissue.
   

• Diminishes hyper pigmentation or age spots. The photons of light energy enter areas of hyper pigmentation and destroy the melanin, which is gradually absorbed by the body.
   

• Stimulates fibroblastic activity, which aids in the tissue repair process. Fibroblasts are present in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen fibers.
   

• Stimulates tissue granulation and connective tissue projections, which are part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers or inflamed tissue.
  

• Stimulates the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. Increases in ATP allow cells to accept nutrients faster and get rid of waste products faster by increasing the energy level in the cell. All food turns into ATP before the cells utilize it. ATP provides the chemical energy that drives the chemical reaction of the cell. Intense light therapy acts as a “photon supplement” to the cells. It allows cells to bypass the normal digestive and respiratory process to acquire energy for repair and the production of life enhancing enzymes.
   

• Increases lymphatic system activity. A large number of lymphatic channels lie directly beneath the skin, and play a significant role in maintaining health and beauty of the complexion. Edema, which is the swelling or natural splinting process of the body, has two basic components. The first is a liquid, which can be evacuated by the blood system, and the second is comprised of proteins, which have to be evacuated by the lymphatic system. Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of intense light therapy. The venous diameter and the arterial diameters are also increased. This means that both parts of edema (liquid and protein) can be evacuated at a much faster rate. Lymphatic drainage helps the lymphatic system function more efficiently by facilitating toxin removal and improving skin circulation. The result: healthier, glowing skin and a more beautiful complexion.

Some of the benefits of Photo-therapy are unattainable through any alternative treatment regimens. The benefits of red/infrared therapy to the skin include:

• Increased radiance (the "Photo-therapy Glow")

• Firms aged and tired skin

• More consistent skin coloration and complexion

• Increases moisture retention

• Increases circulation (due to the increased formation of new capillaries)

• Promotes collagen production for plumper, more youthful-looking skin

• Increases oxygenation and restoration of skin's natural cellular activity, which keeps skin renewed and fresh

• Increases lymphatic system drainage which detoxifies the skin tissue for the healthy look and feel of young skin

• Reduces inflammation in skin conditions such as acne and rosacea

• Reduces sebum by normalizing the skin thereby helping control acne breakouts

The healing power of red/infrared light therapy decreases skin flaws:

• Acne

• Psoriasis and eczema

• Blemishes

• Age spots and photo hyper pigmentation

• Skin redness, including rosacea

• Fine lines due to sun damage

• Perinocular wrinkles

• Enlarged pores

• Coarse skin

• Mottled complexion

• Skin laxity

Blue photo-therapy provides different benefits. Unlike the red/infrared therapy, the blue works as a vasoconstrictor. This may have certain benefits in treating conditions such as rosacea. Additionally, the blue photo-therapy is approved by the FDA for treatment of acne. The blue works by helping to control p. acne bacteria living on and in the skin. In many cases, the blue light actually kills the bacteria.

The anti-aging photo-therapy effects last for 30 to 90 days. A 30-minute maintenance treatment is all that is needed following the initial series of treatments. The exact amount of time between maintenance treatments depends on the quality of skin.

Photo-therapy has no reported side effects.

Photo-therapy is pain free.

Photo-therapy has no downtime. You can put on your make-up immediately after treatments.

Combination of treatments. You may combine photo-therapy with microdermabrasion, peels, etc. It will only enhance the benefits of these other treatments.