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The Proven Alternative to Cosmetic Surgery
Renewal Light Therapy makes it possible to achieve the dramatic, youthful result you thought only surgery could provide.
How does it work?
Over 15 years ago, NASA scientists discovered the curative power of “good” sunlight – safe components of the sun’s spectrum that actually heal the skin, not harm it. Today, Renewal Light Therapy (RLT) treatments capture those good rays, and use them to activate natural responses in the skin to counteract the aging process. RLT has been used successfully in medical applications since 1993.
Your delicate skin is not subjected to harmful chemicals, searing lasers or peels. Instead, a gentle, penetrating, natural light safely and gently firms the skin, refining pores and smoothing away wrinkles, age spots and skin discolorations for a younger, fresher, healthier look and feel. A completely non-invasive process, there’s no redness, damage or healing time after treatments. And, when used in conjunction with Renewal skin creams, the Renewal Light Therapy System extends the life of your youthful appearance for the long term.
The Science of Light Therapy
Using the latest advances in penetrating light research, Renewal Light Therapy can comfortably rejuvenate aging skin over a period of scheduled treatments—without the need for surgery or other invasive methods. The system also successfully treats and assists in the cure of unsightly and possibly debilitating skin conditions. Using the most current LED technology in the industry, RLT incorporates both red and blue light waves in narrow wavelengths specifically targeted at the cellular mechanism responsible for skin cell regeneration.
Renewal Light Therapy units employ arrays of low intensity light emitting diodes (LED's) of multiple wavelengths to activate skin cells with pulses of non-thermal light energy. When damaged skin is exposed to the LED array for the prescribed period, skin cells responsible for collagen and elastin production use the skin's own natural processes to convert the light energy into cellular energy. The result is softer, healthier and younger looking skin.
The use of LEDS instead of lasers ensures a painless, non-thermal treatment that is also non-ablative. It delivers results without discomfort or risk(1) and has the ability to enhance personal appearance by correcting problem skin conditions in a non-invasive manner. Because treatments do not produce redness, inflammation, or discomfort, there is no "post-operative" period of recuperation. This makes Renewal Light Therapy a popular choice for today's busy lifestyles.
(1) LED light therapy has been determined by the FDA to be safe and risk free under normal use for most skin conditions. However, not all skin types and conditions will respond equally. Under certain medical conditions light therapy should be avoided. If a severe skin condition exists, a physician or dermatologist should be consulted prior to use.
Sunlight has long been known to improve acne conditions due to antibacterial and other effects of the ultraviolet spectrum. But the artificial application of UV does not work as well as natural sunlight and it cannot be used as a therapeutic agent due to the potential of long-term skin damage.
Renewal Light Therapy products utilize blue and red light in the 470-640 nanometer (nm) range, activating natural responses in the skin to kill the bacteria that cause acne. Because the blue and red light used is just outside the UV range, no skin damage occurs.
Light therapy has been shown to reduce bacteria in the pores by as much as 99% after only three consecutive treatments. Except in patients with porphyria, the treatments are proven to be safe. Patients who continue treatments for three months show a 76% to 80% improvement, outperforming Benzoyl peroxide, the traditional treatment for acne.
As the body ages, collagen and elastin in the skin break down. The skin loosens forming fine lines and wrinkles which gravity makes even more noticeable. Renewal Light Therapy counteracts the aging process by firming the skin while increasing elasticity, improving hydration and reducing pore size. Wrinkle lines are reduced or eliminated, and the overall tone and texture of the skin is improved leaving skin with a younger and healthier look and feel.
Scar and Wound HealingScarring due to surgery or injury can also benefit from Renewal Light Therapy. The penetrating light induces healthy skin regeneration to maintain elasticity and hydration which helps to reduce the formation of scar tissue.
A Brief History of Light Therapy
Since the time of ancient Greece, light has long been known to have healing properties. The Greeks called it "heliotherapy" which employed sunlight. Part of it's success may be attributable to to skin's production of vitamin D. Of course, sunlight also has some very damaging components in the UV end of the spectrum, so it's success was limited.
In the late 19th century, a Danish Physician, Dr. Niels Finsen, researched and demonstrated the beneficial effects of various wavelengths in the treatment of tuberculosis and other ailments. This same technology has since proven to be effective in the fields of dermatology, neurology and physiotherapy. Dr. Finsen was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1903 for his pioneering work.
In the 1960’s in Europe it was noted that certain single wavelengths had a very therapeutic effect on tissues through a process called photo-stimulation. One example is the continued practice of “light-treating” babies for jaundice, a common condition of newborns.
More recently, NASA discovered the healing and stimulating properties of single frequencies of light in its research related to zero-G environments. The Navy has also conducted studies on the effects of light therapy with wound healing and muscle regeneration. Today, this revolutionary technology has found its way to the field of esthetics in a state-of-the-art instrument that uses LED light to stimulate collagen growth and elastin formation, skin cell regeneration and anti-bacterial benefits for acne, rosacea and anti-aging clients, alike.
Numerous other institutions around the world have independently verified the results of LED light therapy. These include Stanford University, the National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital's Wellman Labs and the
Mayo Clinic.
In this Luminox panel, we have an instrument that takes all the research and findings, packaged in an LED panel for safe and effective clinical skin care.
The Luminox Renewal System has many benefits: |
Red and infrared wavelengths increase cellular activity at the dermal level. As we age we experience a drop in cellular activity and energy levels. With the delivery of the correct wavelengths of light, these cells are rejuvenated and blood flow is increased bringing cellular growth factors to the treated area. Red light also stimulates fibroblast, elastin and collagen production for more youthful skin. |
Lasers and LEDs
Lasers produce specific single light frequencies. But Lasers have harmful side effects. Their high power-density and focused energy generates heat that damages sensitive skin tissue — it's the primary mechanism of the laser which evokes a healing response in the skin. The result is significant recovery time, possible scarring, and sometimes an increase in acne is associated with the procedure. Laser equipment is also expensive, so, as a result, the laser treatments are, too.
LEDs, (Light Emitting Diodes) have the unique ability to produce the same specific light frequencies as lasers without damaging tissue. LEDs produce a diffuse and uniform light that penetrates more deeply than laser light, and is easily applied uniformly over the area of treatment. This inherent safety means that light therapy treatments don't have the pain, discomfort and downtime of lasers. Often the results are immediate. There are many benefits: fine lines, enlarged pores and broken capillaries are reduced; skin is smoother; pigmentation is more even, and skin is thicker and firmer.
Today, LED Light Therapy is an FDA-approved cosmetic procedure that is gentle, painless, safe and effective. Treatments are non-invasive and non-abrasive, yet the red light penetrates deeply into skin tissue. It stimulates gradual healing by increasing blood circulation and lymphatic activity. Blue LED Light Therapy has proven very effective against more difficult acne cases, and instances where an ongoing acne treatment appears to have stalled. In clinical studies, the blue light has been shown to generate singlet oxygen which attacks acne-causing bacteria. More than 86 percent of study participants experienced a 74% acne reduction!
With the Luminox Renewal System, we often see an immediate improvement in our clients' skin condition! If you are experiencing acne, rosacea, or need to turn back your skin's clock, LED light therapy can be included with any skin care treatment to enhance it's effect. One of the beauties of LED light Therapy is that it can be added to any peel or facial to enhance the peel's effect. It can also be a stand-alone treatment for a boost to your home care and clinical care program between your regular light treatments. We have many clients who come in for affordable, weekly, 1/2 hour light treatments. And, there is no UV or other dangerous or damaging radiation exposure, so you can't over do it. Luminox' LED light therapy is a dream come true for clients with stubborn skin conditions that aren't responding to anything else.