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Does Red Light Technology Work?

Does the red light technology such as that found in the Tanda Luxe really work. Can it truly increase collagen and elastin--enough to make a visual difference in your skin?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jack R in new york city
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Red Light Technology

Thank you for your question. There are many therapies to stimulate collagen, but there needs to be a significant percentage of collagen and elastin improved to visually observe the improvement. Red light therapy has minimal improvement as a collagen stimulator enough to actually see visual benefit. Instead, laser resurfacing would be recommended for best laser/light benefits in a collagen building procedure. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or... more
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Red light technology

The red light stimulates a little bit of collagen. It does not have the same effect as IPL or laser treatments, but if used according to directions, it doesn't have any ill-effects.
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