Using LED Red Light Therapy at Home

Using red light therapy at home has never been easier! You can enjoy the convenience of receiving treatments on your own schedule, with high quality, yet affordable devices, that are FDA-cleared for a variety of over-the-counter uses. Multi-mode devices provide a time-efficient solution for individuals looking to address concerns like acne, aging skin, hair restoration, body contouring, or pain relief. At-home devices are designed to be user-friendly, allowing anyone to take advantage of professional-level red light therapy treatments from the comfort of their own space.
Another key advantage of at-home red light therapy is its non-invasive nature. The treatments are safe, painless, and require no recovery time, making them easy to incorporate into daily routines. With consistent use, red light therapy can deliver noticeable improvements in skin health and overall well-being. Whether you're addressing fine lines, boosting collagen, or alleviating discomfort from muscle pain, having access to red light therapy at home allows you to tailor treatments to your specific needs and achieve results at your own pace.

How it Works

Manage Pain at Home with LED Red Light Therapy

Use light therapy from the comfort of your home to help manage pain. Light therapy works by penetrating deep into tissues to reduce inflammation and increase circulation, promoting natural healing. The light stimulates cellular repair, providing pain relief without medication. With consistent use, it can effectively alleviate discomfort from chronic conditions like arthritis, joint pain, and muscle soreness.

Benefits of Using Light Therapy at Home

Reduce of fine lines & wrinkles

Reduce muscle & Joint pain

Improved hair & scalp health

Reduce acne breakouts

Shrink fat cells & slim the body

The Science of LED Light Therapy

Light therapy works by using specific wavelengths of light, typically blue, red or near-infrared, to penetrate the skin and stimulate cells. These clinically proven wavelengths interact with the mitochondria, which are like the power plants of our cells, helping them produce more energy. When cells have more energy, they can function better, repair themselves, and reduce inflammation. This process helps rejuvenate the skin, heal injuries, reduce pain over time, and much more.

Light therapy also promotes the production of collagen, a key protein that keeps skin firm and smooth, and increases circulation by encouraging the formation of new blood vessels. These effects improve the skin’s appearance, reduces wrinkles, and speeds up the healing process. Overall, light therapy harnesses the body’s natural healing abilities, making it a safe, non-invasive option for treating various skin and pain conditions.

Anti-Aging Wavelengths

Celluma devices emit multiple proven wavelengths of light energy simultaneously for compounded therapeutic benefits.

The wrinkles, acne, and aches and pains treatment modes contain a combination of blue (465nm), red (640nm), and near infrared (880nm) wavelengths. The body contouring treatment mode contains red (640nm) and near infrared wavelengths (880nm). The hair restoration mode contains continuous red light (640nm).

Each treatment mode is a proprietary algorithm that produces the correct combinations of wavelengths and fluence that deliver the results supported by clinical studies.

At Home Protocols

Standard protocols vary depending on the type of condition you are trying to treat. See each condition page for specific protocols for acne, pain, hair restoration, body contouring, and healthy aging. Using Celluma LED light therapy devices is very relaxing. Settle into a comfortable position and wrap the treatment area with your Celluma. A single treatment lasts approximately 30 minutes. Most people experience immediate results. However, results vary depending on the severity of the condition and adherence to protocols. Statistics from research referenced below.

  • 54 %

    saw improvement in acne lesions with blue light acne treatment.

  • 77 %

    saw improvement in skin firmness after just 4 weeks of treatment.

  • 66 %

    saw improvement in facial wrinkles after just 4 weeks of treatment

Backed by Clinical Research

There are hundreds of studies documenting the benefits of light therapy and its positive impact on healthy aging. Celluma’s red light therapy is designed to truly change the way people rejuvenate and recover. We no longer need to rely solely on costly medications, risky injections, or invasive surgery now that we have the technology to give our bodies the boost to heal naturally. See a small sample of what the research says about light therapy for healthy aging.

  • Low-Level Light Therapy

    4 studies

    Keys to Effective Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT). Stanford School of Medicine, 2016

    The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy. PubMed, 2012

    Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. PubMed, 2017

    Biphasic Dose Response in Low Level Light Therapy. PubMed, 2009.

  • Aging Skin

    4 studies

    Low Level Light Therapy with Light-Emitting Diodes for the Aging Face. Clinics In Plastic Surgery, 2016

    Low Level Laser (Light) Therapy (LLLT) for Cosmetic Medicine and Dermatology. Photobiology.info, 2014

    Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in Dermatology. PDF: Elsevier, 2008

  • Pain Management

    4 studies

    Low-intensity LASER and LED (photobiomodulation therapy) for pain control of the most common musculoskeletal conditions. PubMed, 2022

    Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. PubMed, 2017

    The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) For Musculoskeletal Pain. PDF: MedCrave, 2015

    Short-term therapeutic effects of 890 nm light therapy for chronic low back pain, 2014. Full PDF | PubMed Abstract

  • Body Contouring

    4 studies

    Body Contouring Using Low Level Light Therapy, 2013. Full PDF | PubMed Abstract

    Low-Level Laser Therapy for Fat Layer Reduction: A Comprehensive Review. Lasers Surg Med, 2014

    Review of the Mechanisms and Effects of Noninvasive Body Contouring Devices on Cellulite and Subcutaneous Fat. PubMed, 2016

    Efficacy of low-level laser therapy for body contouring and spot fat reduction. PubMed, 2011

  • Hair Growth

    4 studies

    Role of Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) in Androgenetic Alopecia. PubMed, 2021

    Photobiomodulation for the management of alopecia: mechanisms of action, patient selection and perspectives. PubMed, 2019

    Low-Level Laser (Light) Therapy (LLLT) for Treatment of Hair Loss. PubMed, 2014

    The growth of human scalp hair in females using visible red light laser and LED sources. NIH, 2014

  • Acne

    4 studies

    Effect of Blue Light on Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review. Sensors (Basel), 2021

    Blue and red light combination LED phototherapy for acne vulgaris in patients with skin phototype IV. Lasers Surg. Med., 2007

    Utilization of light-emitting diodes for skin therapy: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2023

    Visible Light in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2024

How to Choose the Right Red Light Therapy Device for You

Not all red light therapy devices are created equal. For best results, here are a few things to look for when choosing a red light therapy device:
1. FDA-cleared for your intended use.
2. Flexible and shapeable to deliver light close to the surface of the skin.
3. Using clinically supported wavelengths.
4. And Backed by Clinical Research
Celluma checks all these boxes.

Red light therapy offers a powerful, natural, and clinically supported way to enhance skin health, reduce pain, and improve overall wellness. And now, with high-quality, at home red light therapy options like Celluma, achieving professional-grade results is easier and more accessible than ever.

Whether you are battling breakouts, soothing sore muscles, or simply aiming for glowing skin, red light therapy is a tool worth adding to your daily self-care routine. Are you ready to experience the benefits of red light therapy from the comfort of home?
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Low-level-light therapy or photobiomodulation is based on Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology and is the application of light energy to the body for therapeutic benefits. It promotes a natural photobiochemical reaction similar to the process of plant photosynthesis. The energy delivered by the LEDs has been shown to enhance cellular metabolism, accelerate the repair and replenishment of damaged skin cells, as well as stimulate the production of collagen — the foundation of healthy, smooth skin. Research has shown that LED light therapy may help smooth skin texture, improve skin firmness and resilience, increase lymphatic system activity, restore skin’s natural cellular activity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and superficial hyperpigmentation. The treatment is for all skin types, and is non-ablative, non-invasive, painless, and requires absolutely no downtime. Patients or clients can return to their normal activity immediately after the treatment.

  • LED devices are considered extremely low risk when used as intended.

  • Position Celluma as close to your skin as possible, the closer the better. One key advantage to Celluma is its patented flexible design, which allows for close positioning to the skin, and may lead to more effective results.

  • Based on extensive research, low-level-light therapy devices have been cleared by the
    FDA, and shown to manage muscle spasm, hair restoration, body contouring, facial wrinkles and rhytids, minor muscle and joint aches, mild to moderate acne vulgaris, minor muscle, joint, and arthritic pain, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, sub-optimal local blood flow and circulation, superficial, benign vascular and pigment lesions, minor chronic neck and shoulder pain of a musculoskeletal origin.

  • Light therapy is non-invasive and painless when used as intended.

  • Absolutely! The closer to the skin the better. The only time you won’t want Celluma to touch the skin is when you are treating open wounds and concerned about cross-contamination. In these cases, we recommend using the Celluma disposable hygiene barriers.

  • Yes! Animals respond well to Celluma, and both Veterinarians and Certified Animal Chiropractors are using Celluma successfully to treat a variety of conditions. Unlike human use, where the FDA imposes restrictions, Celluma can be used on animals without restrictions.

  • Low-level light therapy is based on light emitting diode (LED) technology developed by NASA for manned space flight experiments. In comparison to lasers, LED technology generates negligible amounts of heat and is not considered anon-significant risk category by the FDA.

  • No, LASER machines are different than LED devices and generally not cleared for use in the home.  However, there are different categories of LASERs. Cold and soft LASERs are categorized as low-level light therapy devices just like LED devices. LED and cold LASERs are cleared for the same indications. However, LASERs have inherent drawbacks including extremely small treatment areas, and they are much more expensive to manufacture and maintain. Some companies market their LED devices as LASERs which is both misleading and dangerous. 

Learn About The Celluma Difference

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