Did you know that red light therapy has so many great benefits for the skin? I love this treatment because it’s low intensity, has no downtime and is very effective. So what can it do?
It can reduce wrinkles by stimulating collagen activity. That impacts scars, pock/stretch marks and acne by restructuring them and generating new fresh supple collagen via increased fibroblast activity. Red light can also reduce redness and inflammation in the skin in conditions like rosacea. On top of this it can work towards renewing the skin and erasing sun damage such as sunspots and freckles.
So what is red light therapy? It goes by several names: photobiomodulation (PBM) or low-level laser light therapy (LLLT). It uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to reach into the skin at a specific wavelength in this case between 620 and 750 nm to promote healing or collagen stimulation. It targets the mitochondria in the cells, these are the power packs of the cell that create energy and keep the cells youthful and energized.
That all sounds excellent doesn’t it? As does the fact that our Dermafrac facials involve a final step that gives you a red light treatment after the first two (cleanse, infuse) stages of Dermafrac. But red light has a short term limitation I want to tell you about.
If you’re taking antibiotics, oral or topical they can make the skin hypersensitive to light, that includes sunlight and red light. That means any treatment you have can create more inflammation and damage, that’s not what we want. It’s not all bad news though it just means that after your course of medication you’ll have to wait 10-14 days to let your skin return to its natural state. So which specific antibiotics increase light sensitivity? Great ask, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) says guilty parties are ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, tetracycline, trimethoprim. Amoxycillin is not known to cause sun sensitivity but to be safe you can always steer clear of a treatment if using any antibiotic.
Now you may wonder are there other medications that increase sun/light sensitivity. The short answer is yes, the longer answer is coming soon!
Come in and see us at Invigorate Advanced Aesthetics in Centennial, Colorado and get started on a Dermafrac or Red Light Therapy routine.
Alexis Pepple2024-03-09Robyn & her team are truly fantastic. They have come up with a whole skin care routine for me. I love knowing that I have a plan to accomplish the skin care goals that I want. I also love their new membership program. It is such a great value I would highly recommend.
Alanna Rohloff2024-03-01I’m feeling as motivated as ever to build muscle and lose body fat, working with Caitlin as my nutritionist and coach. She’s so smart and kind. I also love going into the med spa- it’s beautiful and comfortable. Highly recommend this company to anyone.
Elexis Zamora2024-02-26Robyn was Great! She answered all of my questions she was professional and listened to what I wanted my results to be. I got Botox and lip filler. I’m currently four days out and I can see results but still waiting on the Botox to kick in! But overall a clean environment cute spa! And so far I love the way my lips turned out. Great experience!!!
vibes amanda2024-02-24The work I’ve had done here was truly life changing. Aside from the clinic being so inviting and extremely elegant, the staff is so kind and beyond talented. I’ve gotten my lips done here twice now and both times I’ve gained a new found confidence that has made all the difference in the world in my day to day life. This is the greatest investment I’ve ever made into how I feel about myself and I will continue to get all of my aesthetic work done here. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Vicious Vanity Ink Tattoo Studio2024-02-23Caitlin is absolutely amazing! She is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable! She is super supportive and is there to help you every step of the way! I highly recommend Caitlin to assist you in all your wellness and nutritional needs!
Nikki Cox2024-02-23Do it! You'll love how you look after!
Ashley Campbell2024-02-22Everyone at Invigorate is so welcoming and kind. I got a facial with Robyn and she was wonderful and my face feel nice and fresh. Excited to continue to go back back for my other skin care needs.
Kathy Coffey2024-02-22Wonderful experience
Jenny D2024-02-20Amanda is amazing and made me feel so welcome and cared for!Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 111 reviews
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