Hi , I am interested in using LED therapy and other lasers on my skin. However, I have 17 screws in my right hand due to a car accident, and screws in both shoulders. I also have a small ring in my left tragus. I am wondering if this will be a problem if I purchase masks or a wand, or if I go to a dermatologist. Thank you.
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Thanks for your question. Injectable hyaluronic acid based fillers are considered to be very heat stable- it takes over 150 degrees Fahrenheit temperature to effectively "melt" them. Therefore, our aesthetic devices which deliver heat do NOT reach those temperatures. So, the general consensus is...
There are a TON of LED devices on the market that are a complete waste of time. They have cheap LED chips that degrade quickly, or not enough power even right out of the gate. Many of them don't even produce the wavelengths shown in the studies to be effective- which are 415NM (Blue), 633NM...
No, there's no link between LED therapy and your dermoid cyst. The main risk factors for a dermoid cyst to grow are : sun exposure, smoking and pollution since they may cause hyperseborrhea
