Technology
LED
The LED system is a light emitting diode (LED) phototherapy system that uses four specific wavelengths of light energy to restore skin’s normal and healthy activity.
The treatments use low level light energy from specific light colour light emitting diodes, to alter cellular functions and accelerate the skin's self healing process. LED light sources for phototherapy have narrow light emission wavelengths that accurately match the absorption spectrum of targeted cells - more accurately than IPL. Unlike laser all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-6) can be treated.
Certain cells that cause problems such as acne for example, are metabolically more active and produce large amounts of porphyrin. Porphyrin is sensitive to specific light wavelengths, so when exposed to specific light wavelengths, porphyrins can produce oxygen free radicals which destroy cells in the nearby vicinity. Because the free radicals do not traverse far they are very specific to the cells creating the porphyrins, hence it is possible to specifically target problem cells without damaging normal ones.
Blue Light (475nm)
Blue light therapy has historically been the most commonly used light for the treatment of acne. When blue light reaches the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin, it can stimulate compounds produced by acne bacteria called porphyrins. When stimulated by light, these porphyrins destroy the bacteria.
Green Light (510nm)
The rejuvenating benefits of green light therapy can help to improve pigmentation issues that have come from causes such as sun damage. This treatment can help to fade the appearance of freckles, as well as age spots, sun spots, reddish and brown patches, and liver spots. Other forms of hyper pigmentation and melanin problems that are caused by age can also be faded through the use of the green light wavelength. Green light affects the melanocytes (the cells that produce the melanin, which is the pigmentation in the bottom layer of the epidermis), reducing its production. Over time, spots fade away for a younger looking, rejuvenated and more even complexion.
Yellow Light (570nm)
Yellow light therapy rebuilds and strengthens tissue at a deep level which leads to a softening of lines while triggering the healing process of the skin. It is great for post-operative patients, healing bruises and scars, and is often used for post-operative healing as it provides deep dermal stimulation.
Red Light (650nm)
Red light therapy induces a mild inflammation of target cells and sets up an immune response that helps to regenerate these cells. This helps to rejuvenate skin and ultimately helps skin to heal itself. It can be used for skin rejuvenation, or post laser/chemical peel treatments to speed the healing process.