Red light therapy - is it effective or is it outdated compared to other treatments.

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I have turned 30 and actually have great skin (look 24) but have noticed those early signs of ageing. I love the idea of a treatment such as red light therapy as it appears simple and non damaging. Is it actually effective? And are those at personal home devices likely to be as effective as in clinic red light treatments

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Red light with levulan works well, but traditional LED light only works for mild inflammation like post a chemical peel or sun burn. There are some great options for early signs of aging. I find that a combination of lasers or RF, sculptra for collagen building, microneedling/prp and skin care help with skin rejuvenation. Kybella, Ultherapy and/or ThermiRF treatments (Venus Legacy) would be non-invasive options that would do well in combination for skin tightening.

Red light therapy - is it effective or is it outdated compared to other treatments.

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