So true. My red LED light mask has given me incredible results from the get go. I saw results literally after the first treatment. 'Just' LED, but wonderful results!
“A total of 136 volunteers participated in this prospective, randomized, and controlled study. Of these volunteers, 113 subjects randomly assigned into four treatment groups were treated twice a week with either 611-650 or 570-850 nm polychromatic light (normalized to ∼9 J/cm2 in the range of 611-650 nm) and were compared with controls (n=23). Irradiances and treatment durations varied in all treatment groups. The data collected at baseline and after 30 sessions included blinded evaluations of clinical photography, ultrasonographic collagen density measurements, computerized digital profilometry, and an assessment of patient satisfaction.” -2014, NIH The treatments varied for each subject, and were performed (from what I assume) not by a “at home treatment” (like the masks sold online). The results do sound great, but how similar are they to at home device?
Anecdotally, my gray hair stopped growing 🤷♀️ I know it sounds weird but I have a red light mask, and the hair around my temples used to be white, now it grows in my natural light brown colour 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Shut up! Omg that would be so awesome! I have a stress related greying in one spot on the back of my head and lately some age related greying around my face too, but i didnt feel like dying my hair for the rest of my life. So this is great info for me, thanks!
Coincidentally, I started using an at-home red-light therapy treatment shortly after I had a thyroidectomy. My scar looks incredible. It's completely flat and unnoticeable from a distance.
I love that you are unafraid to put the necessary details concerning these kinds of topics in your videos. It is much needed to see the research and sources when looking into these kinds of treatments. It's how you can tell that you are not just out there selling an image or just playing into hype. You are really showing people what they need to know and I am grateful for that.
If you are used to reading and doing your own research ,which you should be, all tools will give specs and reviews professional on all your at home devices or other
I have been using Celluma pro device since 2019 almost daily. My skin looks incredible, people think I wear foundation, but I don’t. That’s how amazing red light therapy is. Learned this from my mother in law who had parkinson and was using a Red light device for her tremors. Her skin transformation was unbelievable. This was in 2007. She got this machine from South Korea at that time. Red light therapy definitely works if we use it consistently.
This is fascinating! I have muscle fatigue, brain fog and have a mild essential tremor, but it can be very cumbersome when I need to be sharp at work. Did your mother-in-law actually see improvements on her parkinson's symptoms? I've been tested and ruled out of Lupus, MS and Parkinson's, but definitely have a host of auto-immune symptoms that I want to treat.
@@carinaoliveira5850She diligently used this machine called Ceragem. She was 63 when she got diagnosed with Parkinsons, passed away at the age of 83. And yes, her tremors did get better, and it really helps with any kind of pain.
As a pharmacist, I really applaud you for using the results of clinical trials and studies as your evidence! It makes your opinions much more reliable and efficient.
Dr. Linkov, I have had many IPL treatments over the the last 28 years, as I had a very advanced case of Rosacea. I had always had Rosacea, but entering my 4th decade it worsened dramatically. My dermatologist began IPL treatments and the Rosacea cleared. Later treatments also cleared the broken capillaries etc. My skin has dramatically improved as I have continued to have 3 or 4 Broadband treatments a year throughout the years.I have reaped many benefits from this technology! My very oily skin has calmed and, although it remains oily it's not as bad. Overall my skin looks great.......I believe in this technology!!!!
Same. My skin began looking “off” and I couldn’t pin point exactly what it was, but using a 10x magnified mirror, I saw that I had a bunch of thread veins, and without the magnifying mirror, I realized I had dilated capillaries (which many people inaccurately describe as “broken” capillaries) around my eyes, which was giving the illusion of dark circles. IPL completely got rid of the small dilated capillaries in one session, and the larger ones were gone after 3. They haven’t came back since. Unfortunately, we were able to pinpoint that tretinoin was the cause of my the small thread veins. My skin handled the tretinoin well, but any little scrape or touch pressure in one area would immediately result in thread veins. So I had to stop so that they wouldn’t come back after tretinoin. Inadvertently, the nasolabial folds I was beginning to notice over the last few years were dramatically reduced 4 weeks after a single ipl session. I did a second IPL session about 6 weeks later, and now my nasolabial folds are completely gone. I didn’t think or know that could even happen. Now my skin looks as it did when I was 23! I am a big believer in IPL. I will never do fillers because I think it looks highly unnatural, and there’s too much room for error with filler. Plus, we now know that filler doesn’t actually fade away within 6-24 months as previously believed; It migrates slowly and most people don’t really notice. So they keep filling, then it continues to migrate, and you get buildup that can last a decade. Scary
It's been used on Chinese acupuncture practice over 40 years. I had my first red light treatment back in 1990 on my right leg and my back when I injured myself at school. I didn't believe it at first, but it reduced inflammation right away. I mean within 40 minutes under the lights.
I really trust Dr. Linkov. He's like a great doctor, professor and Dad all in one! You know he's not BSing you into a product, just wanting to help us be in the know! THANKS!!
There were so many videos about red light therapy on UA-cam, including some by physicians like yourself. But this is the best explanation of the differences in wavelength. Thank you!
It works! And apart from the above mentioned areas, it does so for muscle or joint pain, sinusitis, fatigue, inflammation etc. We've been using it for at least 3 years, have gifted one to all family members and we are so grateful for its existence.
Your comment on sinusitis is very interesting. I had a chronic sinus condition for 5 months and about a month ago I brought out my mito red light box for sleep using it 3 to 4 mornings a week . The other day I noticed my sinus problems had magically disappeared. I now wonder if the red right played a factor !
I want to like this more than once. As a licensed cosmetologist, metastatic melanoma survivor, and a registered nurse with hopes of working in dermatology someday--I can very well say that I loved this! Thanks Doc. :)
Hi Doc, I reside in Toronto and recently a light therapy clinic has opened. I signed up because I was intrigued about the technology. So far, I have attended for Jan and Feb. Even after this short time, I have seen the pores on my nose get smaller, my neck has gotten firmer and I had a little finger nail fungus completely disappear. It is the most relaxing 20 minutes I can spend. I lay naked on a table (the door is locked obvs) and I spend 10 mins on my back and then 10 mins on my stomach. I have tried Botox, IPL, Potenza, fillers and TCA peels. I’d put red light and near Infared right at the top of my anti aging techniques. Tomorrow should be interesting because I am going to go again tomorrow morning and then do a Muay Thai class at 1 pm. I am excited to see if the red light gives me more energy. Even if it doesn’t the physical changes I have seen throughout my body thus far have convinced me. This is my two cents, thanks for reading and talking about this technology.
@@illuminati84 I just started and it's definitely not going to cure it but for me I've already had open sores start to heal again which was my main concern bc that hurt real bad 😭
@@WaitingForTheSubway I do have a small device at home but I also do the full body treatments. I think those, rather than spot treatments, work better at reducing inflammation throughout the whole body and are better for arthritis. I'm not sure of the effect on bone density :)
It does help with bone density 810 nm penerates the most for that usage. So in a multiwave device one of the wavelengths shoud be 810nm (or thereabouts). There are numerous studies available@@WaitingForTheSubway
I have the same situatiom and may i ask how long did it take you to notice the difference? I have just purchased my at home device and im looking forforward to the effect!
While I was first interested in the anti-aging aspect, I primarily use my panel for inflammation and the improvement has been incredible. My shoulder, back, and foot pain is significantly better immediately after use. I also use it after workouts to speed recovery in addition to my theragun, perfect duo. I have a Mito panel that does red and near infrared, highly recommend if one can afford the panels for more fullbody use.
I love how your videos pop up on my feed whenever I'm trying to expand my knowledge or I need to talk to or teach a client even share information with colleagues. In my research on hair growth I started looking into micro-needling a few years ago. Moving from using it on the face and hands to the scalp. You and I even had a brief exchange on that subject.I've been following you ever since. Now this video! I just did a commercial shoot for hand held treatment devices. When the producer sent me the prodduct images and asked if I had ever heard of it, I sent him back a picture of my own device that i've been using for the past two years. Thank ubfor all your great information
Red light therapy has chnaged my life, skin is just one of the many very obvious beenfits im receiving after a year of using red light and I am excited to never stop for life !
@@Ed_669 I use Platinum LED Biomax series , but there are others I have used as well for those who are more budget conscious, I'm Canadian so I appreciated Infraredi, If you want I have coupons codes for both since I've bought from both companies just DM for them
@@IS-dv8uu sleep, workout recovery specifically with DOMS, male sexual health, mood enhancement without fail, smooth energy boost in the morning, wound healing, tons of pain and inflammation killing, and more
My rosacea has been greatly improved since using my red light panel. I don’t notice a ton of tightening in my skin, but that could be a result of not noticing such slow effects
There is red light therapy....and now there is that using man made LED. Big difference. LED light is on a completely different spectrum from natural light and I would personally never use it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if in future this fad turns out to cause internal damage on some deeper level.@@newearthling1111
Same. I had a mild form of rosacea and it almost completely went away. I'm using the current body LED mask since 3 months 4-7x per week and my skin totally transformed, my skin tone is more even and it just looks overall plum and glowy.
@@kerriannehancock6500 I purchased the Current Body Face mask and Neck&Decolleté perfector mask on Black Friday for 570$ total. I used it ever day for the first two months and now every other day (10 min). I say great improvement of redness and inflammation of my rosacea. I only had a mild form, but now it's basically completely gone.
Beware. I have the highly rated, Omnilux red light face mask. I used it according to manufacturers instructions, (actually a little less often) and after 6 months, I have two large brown spots on my cheeks, that were not there before using the mask. It’s going to require expensive laser treatments to attempt to undue the damage caused by the red light mask. I am not the only one. There are many who are commenting on YT that they are experiencing skin discoloration and brown spots from red light masks. BTW - I have taken extremely good care of my skin my entire adult life and wear sunscreen everyday. I wish I had never used a red light mask!
I have noticed brown spots showing up literally overnight with the use of retinol. I think it is bringing the damaged area to the surface while the existing brown spots on my face are now fading. So, some are going away, and new ones are arising. I have a red light mask but haven't really used it because I am afraid what it does to the eyes. But maybe this is a similar reaction that you have discovered using red light.
@@cellgrrlI have the same problem and I have brown skin but the real problem I figured out is the heat from being in the sun or sauna etc. not necessarily the Retinol.
Important NOT to use any skincare during Red light therapy. Wash your face,dry it ,use RLT. I have Omnilux men mask started in September 2023. My skin looks amazing,so plump. Of course I take good care of my skin. Day - vit C and Sunscreen. Night - tretinoin 0.05% on top of Peter Thomas Roth AHA 15% with retinol serum.and Neutrogena peptide eye cream .
I’ve been using a hand held light device - with serums and creams. I can say with certainty that my skin has improved so much. I’m personally using the Blunttique, but there are a ton of different devices available. I’m using it twice a day and am pretty amazed. Anyway, my two cents. :)
What a wonderful and thorough explanation. I read a book on RLT to learn how to use a device decided to buy an at home device, and I saw such remarkable results after consistent use following the manufacturer's directions.I only wanted to improve the skin on my face and hands, and I am happy that I made the commitment to use my device consistently. I also committed to good sleep habits and sunscreen,every day, and a diet containing the necessary ingredients for healthy skin and collagen production. It is fun,now, to do things that I would not have spent the time on when I was younger. My younger self would be laughing. I just want to be an old grandma with a less scary face! I wonder if all of the hours that I spent outdoors , until I was in my 60's, I was receiving lots of red light from the sun!
I got one of the omnilux masks. I really do believe they have reduced the post-inflammation marks I get from my acne breakouts and makes recovery much faster.
When I bought a red light device a few years ago, I used it on my right hand every other day for three months, my right hand looked younger for about 5 years.
After having my son I started using the LED mask I bought a year ago , my skin that is normally vibrant and clear had been dull, breaking out in painful large break outs and of course my dark circles were the worst they had ever been lol I’m not kidding when I say THREE DAYS of use I could absolutely tell a huge difference! I’m 100% convinced with good sun protection , retinol and my yearly peel/microneedling routines this is great addition to over all skin health
Have been using a red light mask for several months now and have noticed that a keratosis on my face is now completely gone. Since noticing that, I now put the mask over my breast that also has a keratosis on it, and it is disappearing also. I will continue using this mask if just only for this use, but I feel it has improved my skin appearance overall.
I've been using a Biomax 900 by Platinum LED and it really helps skin issues. I also use daily it for inflammation. It erases Rosacea and nearly eliminates eczema. So many beneficial effects!
@joyshuman2727 this took a bit longer. I used it 20 min morning and evening 5 days per week for almost a month but it was completely gone and never returned.
I won't be popping over anytime soon. Our AUD is currently 0.66 to the USD 1.00. However if I was American I'd be flying to Australia for more bang for my buck.
As a kid, in the 70's I remember my mom had some kind of stand for her vanity where she could put on a sort of large lamp that worked as a solarium, we called it "high mountain sun", and it was very strong, you should wear googles and only sit for 2 minutes, but she also had a red lamp/bulb that was for that stand. She said it was inferred light. Intriguing to hear about that again. I though for many years, that the inferred was a hoax lamp.
Infrared light has been medically used for treating colds and muscle aches for more than 60 years. It's still the only approved and licensed indication, but that may be different in the US. I have an oldschool IR lamp and subjectively it does improve my skin (better bloodflow and circulation)
My dad had an infrared lamp too on the 1970s. I'd totally forgotten about that. I think he called it a heat lamp and used it for back pain. But it was definitely a big, red light.
It worked for me along with other parts of my skincare routine. My face is tigher, inflammation is gone, my smile lines are almost non existant. Ive been on my new skincare routine for about 7 months now and people ask me all the time what work I got done lol.
I don't understand why people post stuff like this and don't mention what they're using. You know everybody is going to want to know. Why share if you're going to leave that part out?
@@dont_harsh_my_mellowI don't think the wands will do much, unfortunately. I bought one too before I realized it probably doesn't keep the light on my skin long enough. Masks or panels are probably better.
I had a lower face/neck lift and lip lift 4 months ago. I just ordered a red light panel to hopefully extend the life of my facelift and mitigate future signs of aging. I will be continuing botox and tretinoin as well. Based on other UA-camr reviews of RLT it seems to have some anti-aging effect but is not a miracle treatment on its own. As with any nonsurgical procedure we have to be realistic about expectations 😊
I recently got and started using a MitoRed Adapt Mid panel. It uses four wavelengths that you can customize. I’m not sure about face but definitely noticing a short term improvement on my lower back. I have only been using for a little over a week but for the first time in many many years I can get a few hours of little to no pain. It has been worth the cost for that alone. I am excited to see how much it will help. It certainly is promising enough to keep me on schedule.
@@joyshuman2727 Hi. At this point I have been using the panel almost two months and see bigger improvements. I had an odd but significant back injury that dr’s say in most people would have, at least, blown up to three and maybe four discs. I have hyper mobility in my joints so my back was affected differently. It is the lower area at the bottom of my back. Imagine where your dimples on lower back are. My injury was straight across from one dimple to the other. I tore muscles, ligaments, etc under both of those areas. I have nerve endings, muscles, etc protruding through the tear which is really bad. There is no surgery to correct this. I also screwed up the area around the discs and now have arthritis in those discs along with the painful area on the sides. I generally always get the nerve block injections every three months to be able to function at all. Since using red light panel the last few months I was able to extend the time between injections to four months. I know it doesn’t sound like much but is HUGE to me. And this is after only using it a few months.
I have the Mito red light panels.And I use them ten minutes a day on each body part that I either need pain relief from or treating wrinkles@@jessicahaehlen501
About 20 years ago a friend of mine used a Low light LED for headaches. She said it eliminated her headaches but I told her I noticed her wrinkles had minimized greatly after I had not seen her for about a year. She was not a vain person and said she didn’t notice the skin change, however, I noticed a radical improvement in her skin. Since a so many are touting the benefits I decided I’m going to purchase a panel that has 850-990nm NIR and about 630-690 nm LED for about $350. I’ll keep you posted.
I have a RLT heating pad I bought from amazon. Sleep with it on my feet. It helps me walk the next morning. When I wake up I can feel blood flow in my feet.
I’m really happy with Solowave- it’s red light, galvanic current, massage and heat. I saw results the first time I used it, and now 3 weeks in, I’m so impressed. Takes 10 minutes a day, feels nice and I can target area that really need it, like my jowls and the 12’s on my eyebrows.
Sounds like the Laduora Velve Pro. I bought one since it so small, perfect for travel $119.95. I had great results with their Ladoura hair 'comb' device which regrew hair around my hairline after I lost it from Covid
Thank you for mentioning that at home devices could be even more harmful at times for cancerous cells, that was always my main concern with these gadgets. But also now understanding the science behind this, I might just go over to my uncle's to double check their red light thingy, need to know if I could use that!:D
I have 3 small panels from Mitored and love them. I pay 2x a month to use a red light therapy bed which I would own if I could afford one. RLT helps heal wounds and get rid of bruises. That I can attest to. I just wish it worked to lighten hyperpigmentation, havent noticed that yet.
consistant red light over 2 years gave me brand new skin, made my under eye area thicker, pores almost invisible and got rid of all my redness caused by rosacea. only thing it didnt help was broken caps but they are much less noticible
In Australia dentists are developing an infrared device they can direct a a nerve to switch it off for treatment that looks promising, doing away with lidocaine injections
When I lived in Brisbane in the early '90s my dentist had what he called a 'laser' which he directed on the tooth he was going to fill. It basically stunned the nerves I think! I could have deep fillings without feeling anything. No local was needed. Ever since then every dentist I mention it to seems to have no idea what I am referring to. It was great, I'm not sure why it was never continued.
@Tyler-iu7fu interesting, maybe he was trialling it. Trials take a long time (supposed to) & funding may have been slow. My mum had a red light therapy lamp from the 70's so you'd think what's available today is better quality & better understood.
Wow, I’m blown away, I have vitiligo and I would absolutely love to try this!! Thank you Dr Linkov for informing us on this new red light therapy method. I had never heard of it. So, my dermatologist should know about this and I will definitely ask him.
@@CGLiz I certainly will when I go see my dermatologist. I have now lost all my pigment and am very white lol. It’s not that prevalent, thankfully bc I’m white, but I CANNOT be in the sun at all, bc I burn. It started when my thyroid went out of wack. I think your thyroid and vitiligo have something in common. I would love to learn more about this red light therapy and see if it truly works. May God Bless you 🙏🏻♥️
There is no possibility of it causing cancer. Any (if any) adverse side effects would be very minor and fleeting. Tiredness immediately after treatment is a common one, although overall it increases energy. There are some people who are extremely sensitive to light, who may experience headaches or nausea, in which case lower the dosage or stop. I experienced this myself a couple of times and discovered my goggles weren't enough at those times. I put one of those cloth sleep masks on and it stopped the problem. Normally I just close my eyes and it is fine. There is also a small number of people that the light won't have any effect at all on. Not recommended for anyone taking a photo-sensitizing drug (including tetracycline, doxycycline, hydrochlorothiazide, naproxen) If you have open lesions on your skin confirm they are not cancerous before photobiomodulation. If you have lupus it may be helpful, but you must consult with your doctor (according to mylupusteam).
There is a risk of cancer from 280nm-400nm which is ultraviolet light. This uv light you can get from sunlight (the ozone filters out the shortest waves). Red light has much longer waves 620nm-700nm, while near infa red waves are even longer 700nm-1400nm There is no risk of this range causing cancer.
How dare you refer to mitochondria as anything else but the POWERHOUSE of the cell?!??!????!!!!! 😂😂😂 I was so disappointed when you didn’t use that word. I felt my giant green biology textbook burst into flames
I have a red light Nose therapy device that I’ve used 1 time. I got it for my sinuses that constantly swell up and I practically have a nasal spray addition now. I thought it was a joke..maybe I’ll try it again after watching this.
Those single light nose devices are not really delivering enough light to be effective. Try a face mask or panel held to the face for more effective results.
i have this issue as well. i’m supposed to start taking mast-cell stabilizers for it but i’m not thrilled about unnecessary drugs so I’ll look into this too.
Love this nerdy info ❤️... No one can argue with it. Dr. Linkov, I am an independent thinker. It doesn’t matter whose Forum I visit, if the host is beguiling the audience, I speak up! Some plastic surgeons only want followers that don’t challenge them.
Quick correction regarding LEDs. Individual LED's are not omni directional. In order to have an omni directional LED it requires many arrays of them and a series of diffusers. Its actually one of the main reason why when people just swap LED lightbulbs into their headlights without changing the the headlight assembly as well it causes the scatter pattern to blind other drivers. The LEDS are no centered on the focal point like a halogen light is.
Bravo 👏.. One of your best, most informative videos EVER‼️👏 Please do more in depth videos like this on skincare. Especially those devices and ingredients that we can use at home.👏👍🏼
I had horrible pain on my arm few weeks ago, I'd used my lamp from Beurer and next day I was as new, I may buy a new one, they have many different. I will never stop buying this infrared heater lamps!
I had a kidney transplant 4 months ago and decided to use red light to see if it will help with healing the incision. OMG it is amazing! The scar is healing amazingly and the redness is getting less and less. Considering it’s a 6 inch scar it is very promising
I’ve been using my omnilux mask for a couple of years now it has helped improve my skin. BUT I just bought the Maysama green tea serum to use with it and WOW it really made a difference. Wish I could afford the more expensive panels (not that ominilux was cheap 😂) but for now what I have does work from my experience.
Red light therapy is nothing new here in Germany. The red light therapy beds are common in saunas here and a lot of people use red light therapy lamps at home and in physical therapy clinics as treatment for all sorts of issues like joint and muscle pain, for muscle tissues, dental pain, inflammation, nasal congestion, etc. Personally, I use mine for neck, shoulder and joint pains and to decongest clogged sinuses but it's the first time I've heard of it being used as part of skincare routine/treatment.
Can you talk about the sinus portion of that? Do you just use a standard device on top of the skin or is there a specific device that you use for this? Thanks in advance.
I've done some research on this, and it seems that grow lights have a much larger spectrum and they emit both UVA and UVB, which red light therapy devices do not.
Yes it works ! Yes Yes and Yes. Fast forward to 2002 when I’m giving birth in Jamaica and I was treated to red light therapy by my brilliant doctor because I had a bit of a tear during the delivery. And after the therapy I was as good as new. Third world country my ass, this country was way ahead of anyone else with this method. Big up 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Dr. Linkov, can red light therapy be used for those with melasma? If not, with other colored LED mask therapy options, what color LED would you suggest could be used please? Thank you!
Thank you dr Linkov, I’ve watched a few videos made by dermatologists and they are were praising the masks and recommending the masks the companies paid them to advertise. I haven’t heard anything quite that extensive.
For muscle recovery and achey knees from 21 years of working out its a game changer. I've noticed a benefit with my face especially if i dermaroll and my face gets inflammed from rolling so I'll do redlight right after & the redness goes away fast after 15 mins of treatment. I've been doing it for a year and a half with a $40 LED panel from Amazon. There's very little incentive/profit to do more studies since anybody can make a redlight device and not be prescribed by a doctor.
See, it’s the growing body of research as it for a noninvasive and nonprescription treatment for eczema that has got me planning to try my first time this week. I plan on going in clinic until I determine if spending +$300 on an at home device is worth it; plus figuring out which ones isn’t a scam lol
Thank you! This is helpful because I saw someone else say the same thing so now I’m second guessing getting one because I’ve had melasma and took years to get rid of & now would take longer because hydroquinone was taken off of the open market and now needs a prescription.
I have a platinum LED full body, red light therapy panel, and the instructions warn us about standing too close to the unit when the infrared light is activated. I believe that deeper wavelength creates heat in the skin and brings out pigmentation. So you might want to read more about that. The red light itself doesn’t seem to increase pigmentation and many of the larger panels allow you to manipulate which wavelengths are on. I can turn off the NIR when I am directing the light on my face.
Thank you for the great explanation. Why the studies didn't show the efficacy vs exposure time?. Another point to add is that LEDs might have broad spectrums that might fall in UV emission spectrum. Depending on the power spectral density (dosage) This actually harms the skin.
Do you have any opinions on whether getting a panel for the whole body, can also treat your face and hair? Do you need to get a hair cap and a face mask, plus the whole body or can I cut costs by buying a full panel?
I have Neurofibromatosis type 2 and have been using my LED face mask nearly everyday for about a year for melasma and anti-aging benefits. I haven’t really noticed a difference with my fibromas, though mine are not that bad.
My friend Roxanne asked me about this therapy and I told her, "Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light."
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@@caseylynn3993 My friend Cosmo Kramer lived next to a Kenny Roger's Roasters. He's in his 50s but looks 20.
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What I learned with many years of aesthetic treatments is that more powerful or stronger is not always better.
Lol that applies to everything, literally everything.
So true. My red LED light mask has given me incredible results from the get go. I saw results literally after the first treatment. 'Just' LED, but wonderful results!
@@jeannette7243which brand did you use?
@@jeannette7243what LED mask do you use?
Which one do you use please? Looking for one for my daughter lol@@jeannette7243
Missed a chance to say “the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”
Mitochondria is way more than "just" the powerhouse of the cell
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There is an NIH study where they actually biopsied skin samples and collagen was in fact increased about 35 -75% . Pretty amazing.
“A total of 136 volunteers participated in this prospective, randomized, and controlled study. Of these volunteers, 113 subjects randomly assigned into four treatment groups were treated twice a week with either 611-650 or 570-850 nm polychromatic light (normalized to ∼9 J/cm2 in the range of 611-650 nm) and were compared with controls (n=23). Irradiances and treatment durations varied in all treatment groups. The data collected at baseline and after 30 sessions included blinded evaluations of clinical photography, ultrasonographic collagen density measurements, computerized digital profilometry, and an assessment of patient satisfaction.” -2014, NIH
The treatments varied for each subject, and were performed (from what I assume) not by a “at home treatment” (like the masks sold online). The results do sound great, but how similar are they to at home device?
Anecdotally, my gray hair stopped growing 🤷♀️ I know it sounds weird but I have a red light mask, and the hair around my temples used to be white, now it grows in my natural light brown colour 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Which one do you use?
I use irestore pro and my white hairs are still going strong.
Yeah, anecdotally it has helped with my acne. I see no downsides (aside from perhaps buying a fake product with the wrong wavelength).
It could be stimulating your melatocytes!
Shut up! Omg that would be so awesome!
I have a stress related greying in one spot on the back of my head and lately some age related greying around my face too, but i didnt feel like dying my hair for the rest of my life. So this is great info for me, thanks!
Coincidentally, I started using an at-home red-light therapy treatment shortly after I had a thyroidectomy. My scar looks incredible. It's completely flat and unnoticeable from a distance.
Sorry to burst your bubble but my other half had the same op and we cannot locate his scar . .at all . . . no treatment of any sort was applied.
@@Pea_Green Yeah unfortunately most of the healing potential will come from how well the incision was sealed up 😕
@@Pea_Green Has it not occurred to you that people scar differently? Personally I scar very badly.
@@Pea_Green
Really? How is your experience the same for everyone concerning incision healing and scarring? 🙄
“Pea”-sized logic! 👎
Have you evet heard something called keloid??? @Pea_Green
I love that you are unafraid to put the necessary details concerning these kinds of topics in your videos. It is much needed to see the research and sources when looking into these kinds of treatments. It's how you can tell that you are not just out there selling an image or just playing into hype. You are really showing people what they need to know and I am grateful for that.
Yep! Professional and classy.
None of the home infared tools will even go higher than 680
If you are used to reading and doing your own research ,which you should be, all tools will give specs and reviews professional on all your at home devices or other
I have been using Celluma pro device since 2019 almost daily. My skin looks incredible, people think I wear foundation, but I don’t. That’s how amazing red light therapy is. Learned this from my mother in law who had parkinson and was using a Red light device for her tremors. Her skin transformation was unbelievable. This was in 2007. She got this machine from South Korea at that time. Red light therapy definitely works if we use it consistently.
What would happen if she stopped using it?
This is fascinating! I have muscle fatigue, brain fog and have a mild essential tremor, but it can be very cumbersome when I need to be sharp at work. Did your mother-in-law actually see improvements on her parkinson's symptoms? I've been tested and ruled out of Lupus, MS and Parkinson's, but definitely have a host of auto-immune symptoms that I want to treat.
How often do you use it and how long for? x
@@sandrabentley8111Probably her tremors would have got worse, no idea. She passed away two years ago at 83 years of age.
@@carinaoliveira5850She diligently used this machine called Ceragem. She was 63 when she got diagnosed with Parkinsons, passed away at the age of 83. And yes, her tremors did get better, and it really helps with any kind of pain.
As a pharmacist, I really applaud you for using the results of clinical trials and studies as your evidence! It makes your opinions much more reliable and efficient.
pharmakia 😮
Dr. Linkov, I have had many IPL treatments over the the last 28 years, as I had a very advanced case of Rosacea. I had always had Rosacea, but entering my 4th decade it worsened dramatically. My dermatologist began IPL treatments and the Rosacea cleared. Later treatments also cleared the broken capillaries etc. My skin has dramatically improved as I have continued to have 3 or 4 Broadband treatments a year throughout the years.I have reaped many benefits from this technology!
My very oily skin has calmed and, although it remains oily it's not as bad. Overall my skin looks great.......I believe in this technology!!!!
Same. My skin began looking “off” and I couldn’t pin point exactly what it was, but using a 10x magnified mirror, I saw that I had a bunch of thread veins, and without the magnifying mirror, I realized I had dilated capillaries (which many people inaccurately describe as “broken” capillaries) around my eyes, which was giving the illusion of dark circles. IPL completely got rid of the small dilated capillaries in one session, and the larger ones were gone after 3. They haven’t came back since. Unfortunately, we were able to pinpoint that tretinoin was the cause of my the small thread veins. My skin handled the tretinoin well, but any little scrape or touch pressure in one area would immediately result in thread veins. So I had to stop so that they wouldn’t come back after tretinoin. Inadvertently, the nasolabial folds I was beginning to notice over the last few years were dramatically reduced 4 weeks after a single ipl session. I did a second IPL session about 6 weeks later, and now my nasolabial folds are completely gone. I didn’t think or know that could even happen. Now my skin looks as it did when I was 23! I am a big believer in IPL. I will never do fillers because I think it looks highly unnatural, and there’s too much room for error with filler. Plus, we now know that filler doesn’t actually fade away within 6-24 months as previously believed; It migrates slowly and most people don’t really notice. So they keep filling, then it continues to migrate, and you get buildup that can last a decade. Scary
Thank you for sharing!
I have rosacea too, would love to hear more about your skincare routine in conjunction with treatments! 😊
IPL is not the same as red light therapy.
Red light blankets are also entering the market at lower prices than the beds and booths.
It's so cool and crazy how people figured stuff out like that.
It's been used on Chinese acupuncture practice over 40 years. I had my first red light treatment back in 1990 on my right leg and my back when I injured myself at school. I didn't believe it at first, but it reduced inflammation right away. I mean within 40 minutes under the lights.
You can thank nasa for most
I really trust Dr. Linkov. He's like a great doctor, professor and Dad all in one! You know he's not BSing you into a product, just wanting to help us be in the know! THANKS!!
He's a daddy though?
There were so many videos about red light therapy on UA-cam, including some by physicians like yourself. But this is the best explanation of the differences in wavelength. Thank you!
I thought the red light is a scam. Thank you for covering this. I did not know the science behind this
Not a scam at all. Works great
It works! And apart from the above mentioned areas, it does so for muscle or joint pain, sinusitis, fatigue, inflammation etc. We've been using it for at least 3 years, have gifted one to all family members and we are so grateful for its existence.
Which brand you have and type of red light therapy ?Thank you
Which one you using?
I use it for pain.
Your comment on sinusitis is very interesting. I had a chronic sinus condition for 5 months and about a month ago I brought out my mito red light box for sleep using it 3 to 4 mornings a week . The other day I noticed my sinus problems had magically disappeared. I now wonder if the red right played a factor !
Literally watching this with an LED face mask on.
Ha ha! Me too! JINX! 🤣
Ditto
Same lol
Haha. Me too 😂
which one do you use?
I want to like this more than once. As a licensed cosmetologist, metastatic melanoma survivor, and a registered nurse with hopes of working in dermatology someday--I can very well say that I loved this! Thanks Doc. :)
Those are some big words
Hi Doc, I reside in Toronto and recently a light therapy clinic has opened. I signed up because I was intrigued about the technology. So far, I have attended for Jan and Feb. Even after this short time, I have seen the pores on my nose get smaller, my neck has gotten firmer and I had a little finger nail fungus completely disappear. It is the most relaxing 20 minutes I can spend. I lay naked on a table (the door is locked obvs) and I spend 10 mins on my back and then 10 mins on my stomach. I have tried Botox, IPL, Potenza, fillers and TCA peels. I’d put red light and near Infared right at the top of my anti aging techniques. Tomorrow should be interesting because I am going to go again tomorrow morning and then do a Muay Thai class at 1 pm. I am excited to see if the red light gives me more energy. Even if it doesn’t the physical changes I have seen throughout my body thus far have convinced me. This is my two cents, thanks for reading and talking about this technology.
Make sure to update us on the energy side of your treatment after your Muay Thai class :D
where is that in Toronto?
@@10sqrftthisthat I did not notice any noticeable uptick in energy during Muay Thai.
@@leow9778 The Toronto Light Therapy Clinic and they are located at Yonge & Eglinton.
Can you share what level of Red light you are using?
Esthetician with psoriasis here and I love love love love LED therapy for my psoriatic scalp and face 🥹
Hey, i suffer from plaque psoriasis too mainly on my legs... How long have you been using red light therapy and has it cleared completely?
@@illuminati84 I just started and it's definitely not going to cure it but for me I've already had open sores start to heal again which was my main concern bc that hurt real bad 😭
@@probablyapigeonwhich one do you use? Please share 🙏
That's positive news, which device, panel or mask do you have?
Regards
@@probablyapigeonWould you mind sharing which device you went with?
I've never used red light for skin but it definitely helps my hand osteoarthritis.
Vibration plates does way better for arthritis.
Interesting! Do you do this in the office or you have a device at home? Does it actually help with bone density? Maybe I’ll buy my mom a device..
@@WaitingForTheSubway I do have a small device at home but I also do the full body treatments. I think those, rather than spot treatments, work better at reducing inflammation throughout the whole body and are better for arthritis. I'm not sure of the effect on bone density :)
It does help with bone density 810 nm penerates the most for that usage. So in a multiwave device one of the wavelengths shoud be 810nm (or thereabouts). There are numerous studies available@@WaitingForTheSubway
Biomax 900
Making a huge difference in my severe rosacea. Love red light
Would you be eager to share which device you're using?
I have the same situatiom and may i ask how long did it take you to notice the difference? I have just purchased my at home device and im looking forforward to the effect!
Me too! It's healed eczema and hugely improved my rosacea
@@gillgrier2709 Which device did you get?
@@jenniferwells2291 I got a red light infrared panel €45 on amazon, 10-15 minutes everyday. Sometimes longer, it doesn't cause harm.
While I was first interested in the anti-aging aspect, I primarily use my panel for inflammation and the improvement has been incredible. My shoulder, back, and foot pain is significantly better immediately after use. I also use it after workouts to speed recovery in addition to my theragun, perfect duo.
I have a Mito panel that does red and near infrared, highly recommend if one can afford the panels for more fullbody use.
Complete and credible info. Thanks Dr Linkov. ❤
I love empirical evidence!
I love how your videos pop up on my feed whenever I'm trying to expand my knowledge or I need to talk to or teach a client even share information with colleagues. In my research on hair growth I started looking into micro-needling a few years ago. Moving from using it on the face and hands to the scalp. You and I even had a brief exchange on that subject.I've been following you ever since. Now this video! I just did a commercial shoot for hand held treatment devices. When the producer sent me the prodduct images and asked if I had ever heard of it, I sent him back a picture of my own device that i've been using for the past two years. Thank ubfor all your great information
I am so glad YOU specifically did a video about this. I like the way you present and explore a topic. Not hard to listen to or retain info from.
Red light therapy has chnaged my life, skin is just one of the many very obvious beenfits im receiving after a year of using red light and I am excited to never stop for life !
Please tell us which one do you use❤
@@Ed_669 I use Platinum LED Biomax series , but there are others I have used as well for those who are more budget conscious, I'm Canadian so I appreciated Infraredi, If you want I have coupons codes for both since I've bought from both companies just DM for them
And what other benefits do you see
@@Ed_669 Platinum LED
@@IS-dv8uu sleep, workout recovery specifically with DOMS, male sexual health, mood enhancement without fail, smooth energy boost in the morning, wound healing, tons of pain and inflammation killing, and more
I was thinking about buying one of the home use red light systems so this was very helpful. Thank you.
I have acne and eccema and red light therapy has helped me SO MUCH, plus targeted blue light therapy sometimes. Can't recommend it enough.
Which model did u buy?
My rosacea has been greatly improved since using my red light panel. I don’t notice a ton of tightening in my skin, but that could be a result of not noticing such slow effects
Do you have one of the masks?
There is red light therapy....and now there is that using man made LED. Big difference. LED light is on a completely different spectrum from natural light and I would personally never use it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if in future this fad turns out to cause internal damage on some deeper level.@@newearthling1111
Same. I had a mild form of rosacea and it almost completely went away. I'm using the current body LED mask since 3 months 4-7x per week and my skin totally transformed, my skin tone is more even and it just looks overall plum and glowy.
@@leni0210 may I ask the brand of LED mask - I am on overload trying to decide (my rosacea not responding to anything thus far)
@@kerriannehancock6500 I purchased the Current Body Face mask and Neck&Decolleté perfector mask on Black Friday for 570$ total. I used it ever day for the first two months and now every other day (10 min). I say great improvement of redness and inflammation of my rosacea. I only had a mild form, but now it's basically completely gone.
Question for Dr. Linkov: is red light therapy or a lasers effective for EYE BAGS or DARK CIRCLES?
Would this red light therapy also increase any cancer cells? This is a serious question that needs to be addressed first.
He did mention something about it possibly helping prevent skin cancer
Beware. I have the highly rated, Omnilux red light face mask. I used it according to manufacturers instructions, (actually a little less often) and after 6 months, I have two large brown spots on my cheeks, that were not there before using the mask. It’s going to require expensive laser treatments to attempt to undue the damage caused by the red light mask. I am not the only one. There are many who are commenting on YT that they are experiencing skin discoloration and brown spots from red light masks. BTW - I have taken extremely good care of my skin my entire adult life and wear sunscreen everyday. I wish I had never used a red light mask!
I have noticed brown spots showing up literally overnight with the use of retinol. I think it is bringing the damaged area to the surface while the existing brown spots on my face are now fading. So, some are going away, and new ones are arising. I have a red light mask but haven't really used it because I am afraid what it does to the eyes. But maybe this is a similar reaction that you have discovered using red light.
@@cellgrrlI have the same problem and I have brown skin but the real problem I figured out is the heat from being in the sun or sauna etc. not necessarily the Retinol.
@@cellgrrl It's supposed to help eyes.
Important NOT to use any skincare during Red light therapy. Wash your face,dry it ,use RLT. I have Omnilux men mask started in September 2023. My skin looks amazing,so plump. Of course I take good care of my skin. Day - vit C and Sunscreen. Night - tretinoin 0.05% on top of Peter Thomas Roth AHA 15% with retinol serum.and Neutrogena peptide eye cream .
you're not supposed to use retinol in conjunction for the same reason you shouldn't go in the sun after using retinol
I’ve been using a hand held light device - with serums and creams. I can say with certainty that my skin has improved so much. I’m personally using the Blunttique, but there are a ton of different devices available. I’m using it twice a day and am pretty amazed. Anyway, my two cents. :)
Would you mind sharing what creams and serums you are having success with?
@LadeeSRM - Does it say what Wavelength your Device is? & What Creams/Settings have you had Good Results using?? Thank you in Advance!!
What a wonderful and thorough explanation. I read a book on RLT to learn how to use a device decided to buy an at home device, and I saw such remarkable results after consistent use following the manufacturer's directions.I only wanted to improve the skin on my face and hands, and I am happy that I made the commitment to use my device consistently. I also committed to good sleep habits and sunscreen,every day, and a diet containing the necessary ingredients for healthy skin and collagen production. It is fun,now, to do things that I would not have spent the time on when I was younger. My younger self would be laughing. I just want to be an old grandma with a less scary face! I wonder if all of the hours that I spent outdoors , until I was in my 60's, I was receiving lots of red light from the sun!
I got one of the omnilux masks. I really do believe they have reduced the post-inflammation marks I get from my acne breakouts and makes recovery much faster.
When I bought a red light device a few years ago, I used it on my right hand every other day for three months, my right hand looked younger for about 5 years.
what device did you buy please
what strength of devide did u buy, how far away was your hand from devide and for how many minutes per day did u do
Are there pics ? 🤔
Whenever I see comments like this that don't do a follow up with people asking Q I just assume it's a bot tbh.
That's a great experiment!
After having my son I started using the LED mask I bought a year ago , my skin that is normally vibrant and clear had been dull, breaking out in painful large break outs and of course my dark circles were the worst they had ever been lol I’m not kidding when I say THREE DAYS of use I could absolutely tell a huge difference! I’m 100% convinced with good sun protection , retinol and my yearly peel/microneedling routines this is great addition to over all skin health
Which mask did you use?
Can you please share what brand of mask you are using and what level of red light please?
In 3 days is impossible. I believe but it takes time
Have been using a red light mask for several months now and have noticed that a keratosis on my face is now completely gone. Since noticing that, I now put the mask over my breast that also has a keratosis on it, and it is disappearing also. I will continue using this mask if just only for this use, but I feel it has improved my skin appearance overall.
I've been using a Biomax 900 by Platinum LED and it really helps skin issues. I also use daily it for inflammation. It erases Rosacea and nearly eliminates eczema. So many beneficial effects!
That's great news that it's working, what mask are you using?
I'd like to buy one but I'm very confused 🤷
Regards
@@dianacoulson4724 I bought the Qure mask. It was reviewed by the dermatologists on Doctorly UA-cam channel.
how long do you hold the mask on the keratosis?
how many times per week
tks very much
@joyshuman2727 this took a bit longer. I used it 20 min morning and evening 5 days per week for almost a month but it was completely gone and never returned.
Thank you. My vet used this after a female feral cat was spayed to heal her incision faster.
Vets always get the cool stuff first.
Unfortunately it's known as research... This happens to be a good one.
Thank you so much! That is the most in-depth and clear video about red-light I've watched. Finally I have at least some understanding of how it works
the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
I trust anything you say, thank you so much!
Gary, I need ya. I’m gonna find the money and come see ya for some treatments somehow
I won't be popping over anytime soon. Our AUD is currently 0.66 to the USD 1.00. However if I was American I'd be flying to Australia for more bang for my buck.
As a kid, in the 70's I remember my mom had some kind of stand for her vanity where she could put on a sort of large lamp that worked as a solarium, we called it "high mountain sun", and it was very strong, you should wear googles and only sit for 2 minutes, but she also had a red lamp/bulb that was for that stand. She said it was inferred light. Intriguing to hear about that again. I though for many years, that the inferred was a hoax lamp.
Yes same😂
Infrared light has been medically used for treating colds and muscle aches for more than 60 years.
It's still the only approved and licensed indication, but that may be different in the US.
I have an oldschool IR lamp and subjectively it does improve my skin (better bloodflow and circulation)
Did you mom look more than 10 years younger?
My dad had an infrared lamp too on the 1970s. I'd totally forgotten about that. I think he called it a heat lamp and used it for back pain. But it was definitely a big, red light.
@@FigaroHey same
It worked for me along with other parts of my skincare routine. My face is tigher, inflammation is gone, my smile lines are almost non existant. Ive been on my new skincare routine for about 7 months now and people ask me all the time what work I got done lol.
And what is it that you're using?
I would love to hear the specific details of what you have been using. Thanks.
Which device are you utilizing? I got a wand but do not see results yet after a month. Lol.
I don't understand why people post stuff like this and don't mention what they're using. You know everybody is going to want to know. Why share if you're going to leave that part out?
@@dont_harsh_my_mellowI don't think the wands will do much, unfortunately. I bought one too before I realized it probably doesn't keep the light on my skin long enough. Masks or panels are probably better.
I had a lower face/neck lift and lip lift 4 months ago. I just ordered a red light panel to hopefully extend the life of my facelift and mitigate future signs of aging. I will be continuing botox and tretinoin as well. Based on other UA-camr reviews of RLT it seems to have some anti-aging effect but is not a miracle treatment on its own. As with any nonsurgical procedure we have to be realistic about expectations 😊
pulsed rlt is supposed to be more effective
pls let me know how the healing is with the treatment
tks very much
I recently got and started using a MitoRed Adapt Mid panel. It uses four wavelengths that you can customize. I’m not sure about face but definitely noticing a short term improvement on my lower back. I have only been using for a little over a week but for the first time in many many years I can get a few hours of little to no pain. It has been worth the cost for that alone. I am excited to see how much it will help. It certainly is promising enough to keep me on schedule.
I have the same panel, how many minutes do you use yours?
may I ask what type of back pain is it relieving?
thank you
@@jessicahaehlen501 Sorry for delay. I use mine ten minutes per section.
@@joyshuman2727 Hi. At this point I have been using the panel almost two months and see bigger improvements. I had an odd but significant back injury that dr’s say in most people would have, at least, blown up to three and maybe four discs. I have hyper mobility in my joints so my back was affected differently. It is the lower area at the bottom of my back. Imagine where your dimples on lower back are. My injury was straight across from one dimple to the other. I tore muscles, ligaments, etc under both of those areas. I have nerve endings, muscles, etc protruding through the tear which is really bad. There is no surgery to correct this. I also screwed up the area around the discs and now have arthritis in those discs along with the painful area on the sides. I generally always get the nerve block injections every three months to be able to function at all. Since using red light panel the last few months I was able to extend the time between injections to four months. I know it doesn’t sound like much but is HUGE to me. And this is after only using it a few months.
I have the Mito red light panels.And I use them ten minutes a day on each body part that I either need pain relief from or treating wrinkles@@jessicahaehlen501
This is probably the most well informed video on this topic, thank you for all of the data!
About 20 years ago a friend of mine used a Low light LED for headaches. She said it eliminated her headaches but I told her I noticed her wrinkles had minimized greatly after I had not seen her for about a year. She was not a vain person and said she didn’t notice the skin change, however, I noticed a radical improvement in her skin. Since a so many are touting the benefits I decided I’m going to purchase a panel that has 850-990nm NIR and about 630-690 nm LED for about $350. I’ll keep you posted.
Could you tell me the brand you’re buying please?
Mitored
@@namaste6815 thank you.
Red light blankets are also entering the market at lower prices than the beds and booths.
Do you know the brand names who do this?
@@quitschool9820 Hooga for cheaper and more accessible mito red for top of the line
I have a RLT heating pad I bought from amazon. Sleep with it on my feet. It helps me walk the next morning. When I wake up I can feel blood flow in my feet.
@@quitschool9820 I’ve googled and done preliminary research… here’s 3 vendors to start with Megelin, Hooga Health, Mito Red Light Therapy.
Can you do a video on your thoughts on face yoga vs a face lift and fillers?
I’m really happy with Solowave- it’s red light, galvanic current, massage and heat. I saw results the first time I used it, and now 3 weeks in, I’m so impressed. Takes 10 minutes a day, feels nice and I can target area that really need it, like my jowls and the 12’s on my eyebrows.
Sounds like the Laduora Velve Pro. I bought one since it so small, perfect for travel $119.95. I had great results with their Ladoura hair 'comb' device which regrew hair around my hairline after I lost it from Covid
I enjoy hearing Dr Gary talk through the science but his voice is so relaxing it like listening to Instant Calm! Zzzzzzzzz......,
Thank you for mentioning that at home devices could be even more harmful at times for cancerous cells, that was always my main concern with these gadgets. But also now understanding the science behind this, I might just go over to my uncle's to double check their red light thingy, need to know if I could use that!:D
I have 3 small panels from Mitored and love them. I pay 2x a month to use a red light therapy bed which I would own if I could afford one. RLT helps heal wounds and get rid of bruises. That I can attest to. I just wish it worked to lighten hyperpigmentation, havent noticed that yet.
consistant red light over 2 years gave me brand new skin, made my under eye area thicker, pores almost invisible and got rid of all my redness caused by rosacea. only thing it didnt help was broken caps but they are much less noticible
What device are you using and how often per week?
In Australia dentists are developing an infrared device they can direct a a nerve to switch it off for treatment that looks promising, doing away with lidocaine injections
Great, once it's approved by TGA, I will make an appointment with my dentist.
When I lived in Brisbane in the early '90s my dentist had what he called a 'laser' which he directed on the tooth he was going to fill. It basically stunned the nerves I think! I could have deep fillings without feeling anything. No local was needed. Ever since then every dentist I mention it to seems to have no idea what I am referring to. It was great, I'm not sure why it was never continued.
@Tyler-iu7fu interesting, maybe he was trialling it. Trials take a long time (supposed to) & funding may have been slow. My mum had a red light therapy lamp from the 70's so you'd think what's available today is better quality & better understood.
@@Tyler-iu7fu , I'd love to see it reintroduced!
I have this for my fibromyalgia and it helps also I have noticed it has noticeably reduced the cherry angeomas I have which was very surprising
Which part of the body do you use red light for?
Wow, I’m blown away, I have vitiligo and I would absolutely love to try this!! Thank you Dr Linkov for informing us on this new red light therapy method. I had never heard of it. So, my dermatologist should know about this and I will definitely ask him.
vitiligo is caused by a deficiency of one of the B vitamins ! But of course dr.s have zilch knowledge and wont be able to tell you this.
Please share what he says. It's hard to find a good derm where I live and I have vitiligo
@@CGLiz I certainly will when I go see my dermatologist. I have now lost all my pigment and am very white lol. It’s not that prevalent, thankfully bc I’m white, but I CANNOT be in the sun at all, bc I burn. It started when my thyroid went out of wack. I think your thyroid and vitiligo have something in common. I would love to learn more about this red light therapy and see if it truly works. May God Bless you 🙏🏻♥️
@@BAR55825mine too. After thyroid surgery i suddenly developed vitiligo
Hi - what is the theoretical risk of furthering the growth of cancerous cells? Is there any risk of these red light masks causing cancer?
Did you get an answer?
@@donnabowman9059 No I didn’t. I’m not sure it’s worth the risk if cancer is even a slight possibility.
There is no possibility of it causing cancer. Any (if any) adverse side effects would be very minor and fleeting. Tiredness immediately after treatment is a common one, although overall it increases energy. There are some people who are extremely sensitive to light, who may experience headaches or nausea, in which case lower the dosage or stop. I experienced this myself a couple of times and discovered my goggles weren't enough at those times. I put one of those cloth sleep masks on and it stopped the problem. Normally I just close my eyes and it is fine. There is also a small number of people that the light won't have any effect at all on. Not recommended for anyone taking a photo-sensitizing drug (including tetracycline, doxycycline, hydrochlorothiazide, naproxen)
If you have open lesions on your skin confirm they are not cancerous before photobiomodulation. If you have lupus it may be helpful, but you must consult with your doctor (according to mylupusteam).
@@1stSchoolofLife Thanks for the insight
There is a risk of cancer from 280nm-400nm which is ultraviolet light. This uv light you can get from sunlight (the ozone filters out the shortest waves). Red light has much longer waves 620nm-700nm, while near infa red waves are even longer 700nm-1400nm There is no risk of this range causing cancer.
How dare you refer to mitochondria as anything else but the POWERHOUSE of the cell?!??!????!!!!! 😂😂😂 I was so disappointed when you didn’t use that word. I felt my giant green biology textbook burst into flames
😂
So would YOU recommend the LED mask after lip lift or face lift.?
Thank you so much for this MORE THAN HELPFUL detailed information! I learned a lot!
I have a red light Nose therapy device that I’ve used 1 time. I got it for my sinuses that constantly swell up and I practically have a nasal spray addition now. I thought it was a joke..maybe I’ll try it again after watching this.
Those single light nose devices are not really delivering enough light to be effective. Try a face mask or panel held to the face for more effective results.
@@1stSchoolofLife thank you..I may try that! 👍😊
i have this issue as well. i’m supposed to start taking mast-cell stabilizers for it but i’m not thrilled about unnecessary drugs so I’ll look into this too.
I remember using red light in the early 90s as a kid when we were sick
I remember using one in the 60/70s for muscle pain.
Thank you doctor!! I was thinking about this. And you helped me made my mind!
Dr Gary, what is going on with Demi Moore? Spill the tea 🍵!
Love this nerdy info ❤️... No one can argue with it.
Dr. Linkov, I am an independent thinker. It doesn’t matter whose Forum I visit, if the host is beguiling the audience, I speak up! Some plastic surgeons only want followers that don’t challenge them.
Jessica Alba, 🙄 No one wants you to “follow them” because you’re an annoying troll.
Thanks Dr Linkov. I appreciate the research.
Omg THANK YOU for covering this topic. I've been so curious and finally have an answer!
Quick correction regarding LEDs. Individual LED's are not omni directional. In order to have an omni directional LED it requires many arrays of them and a series of diffusers. Its actually one of the main reason why when people just swap LED lightbulbs into their headlights without changing the the headlight assembly as well it causes the scatter pattern to blind other drivers. The LEDS are no centered on the focal point like a halogen light is.
Bravo 👏.. One of your best, most informative videos EVER‼️👏 Please do more in depth videos like this on skincare. Especially those devices and ingredients that we can use at home.👏👍🏼
I cannot be the only one that did Dr Evils 'lasers' every time the word was mentioned 🤣.
Very informative video, thank you!
I had horrible pain on my arm few weeks ago, I'd used my lamp from Beurer and next day I was as new, I may buy a new one, they have many different. I will never stop buying this infrared heater lamps!
I had a kidney transplant 4 months ago and decided to use red light to see if it will help with healing the incision. OMG it is amazing! The scar is healing amazingly and the redness is getting less and less. Considering it’s a 6 inch scar it is very promising
So pleased for you, may I ask which red light you are using, or is it clinic-based? thx in advance 🙏
There is also evidence that red light can help with kidney function in dogs, cats, and humans. I am using it on my cat (in 2nd stage renal failure).
I’ve been using my omnilux mask for a couple of years now it has helped improve my skin. BUT I just bought the Maysama green tea serum to use with it and WOW it really made a difference. Wish I could afford the more expensive panels (not that ominilux was cheap 😂) but for now what I have does work from my experience.
I tried the Maysama with my Omnilux and it did nothing, so must be individual. Wish it had worked for me.
Red light therapy is nothing new here in Germany. The red light therapy beds are common in saunas here and a lot of people use red light therapy lamps at home and in physical therapy clinics as treatment for all sorts of issues like joint and muscle pain, for muscle tissues, dental pain, inflammation, nasal congestion, etc. Personally, I use mine for neck, shoulder and joint pains and to decongest clogged sinuses but it's the first time I've heard of it being used as part of skincare routine/treatment.
Can you talk about the sinus portion of that? Do you just use a standard device on top of the skin or is there a specific device that you use for this? Thanks in advance.
I second the above question
FYI plant grow lights at 660nm are like 30 bucks vs the same light marketed for beauty at 400+
I've done some research on this, and it seems that grow lights have a much larger spectrum and they emit both UVA and UVB, which red light therapy devices do not.
Yes it works ! Yes Yes and Yes. Fast forward to 2002 when I’m giving birth in Jamaica and I was treated to red light therapy by my brilliant doctor because I had a bit of a tear during the delivery. And after the therapy I was as good as new. Third world country my ass, this country was way ahead of anyone else with this method. Big up 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Exactly! First world country my ass! Thanks for sharing that!
Dr. Linkov, can red light therapy be used for those with melasma? If not, with other colored LED mask therapy options, what color LED would you suggest could be used please? Thank you!
I own a LightStim hand held and it’s amazing!
Really! you've noticed improvements?
LightSim where would I get one of those?
Regards
so informative! and I understood bits! hoping Dr. Linkov can recommend a device or has produced one.
Thank you for producing such an informational video.❤
Thank you, Dr. Linkov! Be well.
I guess this might explain why a certain district in Amsterdam is so popular 😁
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How do you know it's popular?
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Excellent breakdown. Thank you.
Thank you dr Linkov, I’ve watched a few videos made by dermatologists and they are were praising the masks and recommending the masks the companies paid them to advertise. I haven’t heard anything quite that extensive.
Thank you very much Dr Linkov, nice review
Thank you. That was very informative.
From what I've read, a combo of red light and blue light work best for acne. Red for cell turnover and blue is better for killing bacteria
For muscle recovery and achey knees from 21 years of working out its a game changer. I've noticed a benefit with my face especially if i dermaroll and my face gets inflammed from rolling so I'll do redlight right after & the redness goes away fast after 15 mins of treatment. I've been doing it for a year and a half with a $40 LED panel from Amazon. There's very little incentive/profit to do more studies since anybody can make a redlight device and not be prescribed by a doctor.
See, it’s the growing body of research as it for a noninvasive and nonprescription treatment for eczema that has got me planning to try my first time this week. I plan on going in clinic until I determine if spending +$300 on an at home device is worth it; plus figuring out which ones isn’t a scam lol
DOCTOR GARY, what about the LYMA LASER? How does that fit into this scenario ? Warm wishes & cwtches from Wales 🏴, uk 🇬🇧 🙂🙂🙂
Yeah I looked at that brand today and would be interested in an opinion from Dr. Gary.
As per FDA Lyma laser is not LASER, it's the same type of device as Stimlight Red light ,but much expensive. Lyma $2700 and Stimlight $350.
I used red light therapy at home, it helped my skin to look better, however ir made my melasma to come bak, so I stopped using it….
Thank you! This is helpful because I saw someone else say the same thing so now I’m second guessing getting one because I’ve had melasma and took years to get rid of & now would take longer because hydroquinone was taken off of the open market and now needs a prescription.
I was looking for an answer like this . Thank you!
I have a platinum LED full body, red light therapy panel, and the instructions warn us about standing too close to the unit when the infrared light is activated. I believe that deeper wavelength creates heat in the skin and brings out pigmentation. So you might want to read more about that. The red light itself doesn’t seem to increase pigmentation and many of the larger panels allow you to manipulate which wavelengths are on. I can turn off the NIR when I am directing the light on my face.
I noticed my melasma got worse with 3 months of the Omnilux mask too
I love my Hooga pod. I’ve never felt as relaxed as I do after a session.
I have a Hooga panel and I love it!
Thank you for the great explanation. Why the studies didn't show the efficacy vs exposure time?. Another point to add is that LEDs might have broad spectrums that might fall in UV emission spectrum. Depending on the power spectral density (dosage) This actually harms the skin.
Do you have any opinions on whether getting a panel for the whole body, can also treat your face and hair? Do you need to get a hair cap and a face mask, plus the whole body or can I cut costs by buying a full panel?
Thx for an other excellent, informative video. Saving this one for reference.
What an excellent presentation! Thank you.
I have Neurofibromatosis type 2 and have been using my LED face mask nearly everyday for about a year for melasma and anti-aging benefits. I haven’t really noticed a difference with my fibromas, though mine are not that bad.