Frequently Asked Questions About Red Light Therapy
Is Red Light Therapy safe to use?
Yes! Red Light Therapy is one of the safest modalities to use! There are no known side effects to using this form of therapy for a multitude of conditions except where somebody may be photosensitive (sensitive to direct light exposure). Ongoing research is showing promising results for over 130+ medical conditions with 30-50 new peer reviewed studies and clinical trails emerging every month. At present Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) has a formal therapeutic profile for the relief of muscular and joint pains and strains, improvement of joint flexibility and promotion of wound healing as currently recognised by the TGA, FDA and EU medical device authorities. As more clinical trials on humans are concluded further therapeutic uses will be added to the list.
Can Red Light Therapy devices be used over clothes or bandages?
No, unfortunately any form of fabric or material (with the exception of thin, clear plastic film) will cause the photons emitted from the device to diffuse or be absorbed by the material. Red Light Therapy should always be applied to clean, dry skin. In situations where a wound must remain dressed the light can be applied adjacent to the dressing to allow a level of non-local therapeutic benefit through bloodflow. This can aid in the removal of toxins and inflammatory by products in the region whilst stimulating the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the affected region.
I've seen many devices for Red Light Therapy such as LED Panels and Lasers, how are your devices different?
All our flexible LED belt devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be used by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst being safe, effective, easy and convenient to use wherever and whenever, you choose.
Can I 'overdose' or have too much red light therapy?
No, you cannot overdose per se with red light therapy, there is however something which can occur from too much red light therapy called a bi-phasic response where the cells become unresponsive to the wavelengths of red and near infrared light due to over saturation. Signs of this could be aches and pains or swelling returning to an area you have successfully treated previously. There is a simple solution however! Stop using red light therapy on the region for 48-72 hours and whatever dosage you were using halve it! So if you were using the device every day, do it every second day. Our experience with clients has been the therapeutic effect returns even stronger than before. So yes, you could say less is more!
I noticed the device becomes warm during use, is that normal?
All our devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be delivered by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst still being effective, easy and convenient to use wherever you choose.
Do I need to protect my eyes?
All our devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be delivered by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst still being effective, easy and convenient to use wherever you choose.
Can I treat more than one issue at a time?
All our devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be delivered by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst still being effective, easy and convenient to use wherever you choose.
How can I maximise the value of my investment?
All our devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be delivered by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst still being effective, easy and convenient to use wherever you choose.
Should I talk to my Doctor about it?
All our devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be delivered by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst still being effective, easy and convenient to use wherever you choose.
What should I definitely NOT DO?
All our devices have been developed by Professor Sungkyoo Lim who has over 15 years experience researching, collaborating and developing Red Light Therapy devices for both hospital and at-home use. Based on the latest research into the physiological actions of photobiomodulation and the best tried and tested parameters to achieve this in a clinical environment direct skin application in the form of a flexible LED belt appears to be one of the most effective methods of delivery. LED panels have their place and depending on your lifestyle can be convenient to experience some of the benefits of Red Light Therapy but often the delivery can be weakened by things such wide viewing angles (diffuse the photons of light over a wide area) – sometimes no lens is present meaning the photons scatter in all directions before they even reach the surface of your skin. If you like standing exposed in front of a panel for 5-30 minutes a day it may be an option which suits you. Some devices use composite RGB LED’s to make the colour red which provides no therapeutic benefit whatsoever and in some cases can even expose you to harmful UV light. Cold lasers have a very good reputation but can again vary widely in the parameters of what is delivered into the tissue, they should also only be delivered by suitably trained individuals and require specific safety precautions such as protective glasses which can often prevent effective or convenient at-home use. Ultimately the choice is yours, we do our very best to bring you devices that embody the latest advancements in the field whilst still being effective, easy and convenient to use wherever you choose.
What dosage is right for me?
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I want to treat an open wound, how should I do that?
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I am on one (or more) prescribed medication, is it safe to use Red Light Therapy?
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Since using the device I've noticed changes in other parts of my body, is that normal?
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I loaned my device to a friend and want to clean it, what is the best way to do that?
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I currently have cancer I am being treated for, I heard Red Light Therapy can cause cells to grow, is it safe to use?
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I've read that people use Red Light Therapy for all sorts of conditions from insect bites to Parkinson's, is it safe to experiment?
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