What is LED LIGHT THERAPY?
Light emitting diode (LED) therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy (LLLT), is the application of specific wavelengths of light energy to tissue to achieve therapeutic benefits. This non-invasive treatment is effective for addressing various conditions, including acne, ageing skin, pain, hair restoration, excess fat, and more. The absorbed light energy enhances cellular performance, promoting self-repair and rejuvenation—just as nature intended.
Phototherapy, particularly LED red light therapy, is well-researched and supported by thousands of peer-reviewed clinical studies from prestigious institutions worldwide. This clinically validated technique is increasingly recognised by dermatologists, cosmetic and general surgeons, and pain management professionals globally, gaining widespread acceptance in mainstream medicine.
Getting Just The Right Dose
We know that effective results from low level LED light therapy starts with the factors that provide a safe, effective dose that up-regulates mitochondrial ATP levels.
Proven Wavelengths
Red light, near infrared light, and blue light are the most clinically studied and proven to produce beneficial effects. Celluma utilises all three wavelengths synergistically, with doses dependent upon the type of treatment protocol for conditions like ageing skin, acne, hair loss, muscle and joint pain, wounds, and excess fat.
Distance & Power
Power and distance from the light source are directly related. In low-level light therapy, like in photography, the inverse square law tells us that with each incremental increase in the distance from the light source, there is an exponential decline in the intensity of light. So ensuring the proper distance from a light source that utilises a proper power output is an important balancing act in ensuring both safety and efficacy. Too much power at a close distance can be toxic and harmful to the skin. Too little power (or too much distance from the LED source), and treatments will be ineffective.
Celluma devices are designed to be flexible and shaped around the face or body, as close to the skin as possible. Therefore, we are able to make devices that require less power, are safe to have close to or directly on the skin, and most importantly deliver an effective dose within the biphasic dose response curve within 2 - 10 Joules/cm2
Time Duration
Cells need time to absorb light. You can't speed up nature (or results) if you don't give your body enough time to absorb the light energy that stimulates the up-regulation of mitochondrial ATP levels. There is a lot of misinformation claiming that more powerful devices will deliver the same results in less time. This is not supported by the scientific research, and could also lead to harmful effects. As long as the optimal dose is delivered safely and correctly with the right power output, distance, and proven wavelengths, 30 minutes will get you the optimal results.
Shining a Light on the Celluma Difference
There is a broad range of optical parameters required to induce cellular responses for desired therapeutic outcomes. These specific and well-proven requirements for effective light therapy begin with choosing the correct wavelengths; blue, red and near-infrared. These are the wavelengths most widely supported by credible scientific research for the effective application of low-level light therapy. Optimal energy delivery and treatment parameters are also crucial components. The importance of device placement and proximity to tissue is one aspect of LED light therapy which is often misunderstood and rarely explained effectively. The key to efficacy is getting the light emissions as close to the skin as possible to ensure optimal energy absorption. Based on Celluma’s patented shape-taking design, no other LED device is capable of positioning better or more easily than Celluma.
We know, based on the Inverse Square Law of optical physics, that the proximity to the treatment area is key to effectiveness. This law applies to all light therapy devices. In order to make up for the distance factor, early LED machines were built on what is considered today to be outdated platforms, and had to resort to different strategies, including increasing the number LEDs or increasing power output. However, these tactics don’t make up for distance they are positioned form the skin, they do however add dramatically to the cost of these bulky devices. The key to light therapy efficacy is not how much energy is output by a device, or how many LEDs there are, but how much energy is available for absorption by the tissue.
The Inverse Square Law states that certain forces on an object varies by the inverse square of the distance between the object and the source of the force. Light energy obeys this law. For example, an object placed three inches away from a light source will receive only one ninth as much energy as an object placed one inch from the light. Simply put and following the principles of the Inverse Square Law, we understand that the closer the light energy is emitted to the skin the more energy is absorbed and the faster and better you will see results. What exactly does this mean for you and how do you use this information to optimize results?
Today’s advances in LED technology allows Celluma to produce devices that leverage the Inverse Square Law. Celluma devices are flexible and shape-taking in design, allowing them to be contoured closely to the treatment area. In application, this means faster, better and longer lasting results for you, your clients and your patients. Essentially, placing Celluma, or any light therapy device farther away from the skin will not make it ineffective, just less effective.
Additionally, Celluma’s contouring design allows previously considered “awkward” areas such as elbows, shoulders or ankles to be treated with ease. The modality is hands-and stand free and does not require monitoring during the treatment session.
See how Celluma compares to other light therapy devices. The difference is uniquely clear. Celluma is:
- Safe, clinically proven, FDA cleared (medically CE marked) and Health Canada approved
- Non-toxic, non-invasive
- Affordable alternative to drugs and harsh topical solutions
- Conforms closely to the treatment area for optimal effectiveness unlike other LED devices
- Patented Shape-Taking Design. While some LED machines claim to be flexible, unlike Celluma, none can hold their shape in position without stands or cradles to hold them in place
- Treats large surface areas and can be used safely anywhere on the body
- Portable and lightweight — ideal for travel and easy storage
- Takes the principles of the Inverse Square Law into account
- Embedded NASA researched technology
- Safe for the entire family, including pets*
*Not cleared for use on children under 12 years old.
