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How safe are at home LED masks? If they are safe to use, what brand is the best to ensure I'm being as safe as possible?

staciampDec 8, 2016
I am looking into buying an at home LED treatment mask. I have heard of these "at-home" masks you can buy and leave on for 20 minutes with Blue, Green and Red LED lights. I really enjoyed the results I had from my first treatment with a doctor and I would like to do them more regularly. I have recently been scaring really badly with acne and am not sure if it is due to changing skin as I get older. (I am only 22)

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Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
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