Scars emerge as a result of the body healing substantial wounds, characterized by fibrous tissue that is thicker and tougher than the surrounding skin. Often, these scars can be aesthetically displeasing.
During the winter months, scarring skin often becomes more noticeable due to drier, colder conditions. The lack of humidity in the air and indoor heating can strip the skin of moisture, exacerbating the appearance of scars by making them look more pronounced and flaky. This dryness can also slow down the skin’s natural healing process, making proper scar care during this season even more crucial.
LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy can assist in scar treatment, breaking down, shrinking, and minimizing their appearance by activating the body’s natural skin-healing mechanisms.
How to heal the skin barrier
The most effective method for stimulating skin healing involves the use of red and near-infrared light at precise wavelengths. Near-infrared (830nm) light activates the 'wound healing cells' in the skin up to 4cm below the surface, while red (633nm) encourages the production of new collagen and elastin fibroblasts. When used together, they enhance blood circulation to help deliver oxygen and nutrients to scar-affected areas. As the most common wavelengths administered inside a clinic, you can now access this same technology from home with portable, wearable and hands free devices.
Red LED light therapy for scarring
Use the same technology used and trusted by dermatologist’s to improve the appearance of scar tissue comfortably from home with these FDA-cleared devices:
Ideal for treating large scars on the body
This medically-certified red light therapy device is designed to improve the appearance of scars using 360 high quality LED bulbs; the same technology used in-clinic. This award-winning home use device ensures maximum skin coverage, addressing such concerns as acne, redness, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, joint pain and the visible signs of ageing.
Designed for versatility, the Dermalux Flex MD uses a flexible silicone panel that can be position flat or secured on the base unity. Start every session with clean, dry skin and select the red and NIR wavelengths before relaxing for up to 30 minutes. Please note, this device also utilises blue (415nm) light therapy to target acne, psoriasis and hyperpigmentation.
Read more: The Benefits of LED Light Therapy For Skin
Perfect for small scars on the face
The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask is the best-selling wearable LED mask for home use. Clinically proven to enhance cell performance and increase cellular healing. The precise red (633nm) and near-infrared (830nm) light wavelengths are diffuses with patened Pillow Technology™.
This unique technology allows the skin cells to effectively absorb the maximum amount of beneficial light energy for the best possible results. Hands free, comfortable and completely portable, this LED light therapy face mask boosts cell regeneration in just 10 minutes—31% more effectively than other LED mask on the market, according to independent clinical studies.
For more localised scarring on the lips and around the mouth, the CurrentBody Skin LED Lip Perfector offers a quick, 3-minute daily light therapy bath. Precise wavelengths amber (605nm), red (633nm), deep red (660nm) and near-infrared (830nm) delivers a full spectrum approach to wound healing.
How to prevent scarring
Whether you're looking to reduce acne scarring, general scar reduction or a smooth recovery from surgery—cosmetic or otherwise—red LED light therapy may be the key to scar prevention.
Red light therapy is widely recognised by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and skin experts as a preventative practice against the formation of scar tissue. “Overall, red light therapy may be a beneficial treatment for helping surgery patients,” says Chicago plastic surgeon, Dr. Anil Shah, MD, FACS,. “It can reduce swelling and inflammation, accelerate healing, reduce pain and improve the appearance of scarring.”
One clinical study in particular shows that red LED light therapy can be safely used in the early postoperative period, and may reduce post-surgical scarring.
And it’s not just plastic surgeons who recommend this technology. Australian Skin Expert and Chanel facialist, Melanie Grant, uses red LED light therapy on her celebrity clients—including Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Rosie Huntington-Whitetely. “I’ve worked with LED light therapy for years, and though I’m well-versed in the clinically proven benefits, I’m constantly surprised at the true and palpable results this non-invasive technology delivers.”
