Hi, I've purchased an at-home LED mask with the intention of using the red light function to improve skin laxity and texture (approx 630nm). However, I've read some alarming journal articles that suggest that exposure to red light can actually accelerate aging long-term. Interested to hear some professional opinions. Thank you
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LED light treatments are not for removing fat.The technology for LED Light Therapy (or Light Emitting Diode Therapy) was originally created by NASA years ago as a way of growing plants in space. Today, LED Light Therapy is a light treatment that can be used to stimulate collagen production...
As you get older, you will probably get more age spots. This is the most likely cause of getting for spots. Consider a focused red LED light therapy or IPL on the dark spots.