Is Red Light Therapy The NEW Miracle Skincare Treatment?

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    Is red light therapy the new miracle skincare treatment? Should you try red light therapy? Plastic surgeon, Doctor Gary Linkov, covers all you need to know.
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:29 - What is red light?
    01:41 - Types of red light devices
    04:38 - What is red light therapy?
    05:20 - History of red light therapy
    06:42 - How well does it work?
    13:08 - Should you try it?
    #redlighttherapy #skincare #plasticsurgery #beauty
    The content of this channel is for entertainment and educational purposes only. This content is not meant to provide any medical advice or treat any medical conditions. Patients must be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare provider on an individual basis and treatment must be tailored to meet that patient’s needs. Results and particular outcomes are not guaranteed.

Komentáře • 722

  • @le0pardstar
    @le0pardstar Před měsícem +112

    Missed a chance to say “the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”

  • @misscamay
    @misscamay Před 2 měsíci +451

    What I learned with many years of aesthetic treatments is that more powerful or stronger is not always better.

    • @alisonmercer5946
      @alisonmercer5946 Před 2 měsíci +22

      Lol that applies to everything, literally everything.

    • @jeannette7243
      @jeannette7243 Před 2 měsíci +27

      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!

    • @kendrakausau
      @kendrakausau Před 2 měsíci

      @@jeannette7243which brand did you use?

    • @kjjviii1735
      @kjjviii1735 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@jeannette7243what LED mask do you use?

    • @ohnoohnono
      @ohnoohnono Před 2 měsíci

      Which one do you use please? Looking for one for my daughter lol​@@jeannette7243

  • @JasonS-eo7sh
    @JasonS-eo7sh Před 2 měsíci +107

    My friend Roxanne asked me about this therapy and I told her, "Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light."

  • @katefox7692
    @katefox7692 Před 2 měsíci +221

    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 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

    • @enlightenlife2840
      @enlightenlife2840 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Which one do you use?

    • @katelady1370
      @katelady1370 Před 2 měsíci +12

      I use irestore pro and my white hairs are still going strong.

    • @StormBringer5
      @StormBringer5 Před 2 měsíci +8

      Yeah, anecdotally it has helped with my acne. I see no downsides (aside from perhaps buying a fake product with the wrong wavelength).

    • @TrinaGallo
      @TrinaGallo Před měsícem +8

      It could be stimulating your melatocytes!

    • @IS-dv8uu
      @IS-dv8uu Před měsícem +6

      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!

  • @SpikyBrandee
    @SpikyBrandee Před 2 měsíci +325

    "Theoretical risk to increasing the growth of existing or precancerous cells" is enough to make me think I'm not missing out right now 🙏

    • @comment3711
      @comment3711 Před 2 měsíci +12

      As an extremely fair freckled person, I concur.

    • @learnscapade6670
      @learnscapade6670 Před 2 měsíci +3

      What kind of cancer it is? Is it just menoloma or will it effect breast cancer for example? As I understand the light can not go beyond the skin but would have been good to know what kind of cancer he is talking about

    • @SpikyBrandee
      @SpikyBrandee Před 2 měsíci +11

      @@learnscapade6670 Skin cancer like basal cell, squamous cell, or melanoma

    • @campersruincod6134
      @campersruincod6134 Před 2 měsíci +7

      If you’re very healthy and use sunscreen daily, these are not an issue.

    • @SpikyBrandee
      @SpikyBrandee Před 2 měsíci

      @@campersruincod6134 Skin cancer can remain dormant for a decades. If a person is over 40 and didn't use sunscreen before sunscreen was a thing, that person is still very much at risk.

  • @JeremyStricklandEdit
    @JeremyStricklandEdit Před 2 měsíci +187

    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.

    • @joannawoods6563
      @joannawoods6563 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Yep! Professional and classy.

    • @seascape185
      @seascape185 Před 2 měsíci +1

      None of the home infared tools will even go higher than 680

    • @seascape185
      @seascape185 Před 2 měsíci

      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

  • @maureengreen617
    @maureengreen617 Před 2 měsíci +47

    There were so many videos about red light therapy on CZcams, including some by physicians like yourself. But this is the best explanation of the differences in wavelength. Thank you!

  • @ricklesser5851
    @ricklesser5851 Před měsícem +5

    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

  • @tomturnipseed2541
    @tomturnipseed2541 Před 2 měsíci +219

    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!!!!

    • @ruthie_rosario
      @ruthie_rosario Před 2 měsíci +41

      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

    • @Shamala-Hairless
      @Shamala-Hairless Před 2 měsíci +5

      Thank you for sharing!

    • @annavupie
      @annavupie Před 2 měsíci +11

      I have rosacea too, would love to hear more about your skincare routine in conjunction with treatments! 😊

    • @SirenaSpades
      @SirenaSpades Před 2 měsíci +57

      IPL is not the same as red light therapy.

    • @malindarayallen
      @malindarayallen Před 2 měsíci +4

      Red light blankets are also entering the market at lower prices than the beds and booths.

  • @saranoelle3927
    @saranoelle3927 Před 2 měsíci +28

    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.

  • @mollyconnorsRN
    @mollyconnorsRN Před 2 měsíci +33

    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. :)

  • @jhgreen14
    @jhgreen14 Před 2 měsíci +32

    I was thinking about buying one of the home use red light systems so this was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @singlehandedbeauty3581
    @singlehandedbeauty3581 Před 2 měsíci +83

    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.

    • @Pea_Green
      @Pea_Green Před 2 měsíci +9

      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.

    • @sovupo
      @sovupo Před 2 měsíci +4

      ​@@Pea_Green Yeah unfortunately most of the healing potential will come from how well the incision was sealed up 😕

    • @StopMediaFakery
      @StopMediaFakery Před 2 měsíci +13

      @@Pea_Green Has it not occurred to you that people scar differently? Personally I scar very badly.

    • @user-hx7mi7ml8u
      @user-hx7mi7ml8u Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@Pea_Green
      Really? How is your experience the same for everyone concerning incision healing and scarring? 🙄
      “Pea”-sized logic! 👎

    • @ozwilliams3986
      @ozwilliams3986 Před 2 měsíci

      Have you evet heard something called keloid??? @Pea_Green

  • @Mari-Yama
    @Mari-Yama Před 2 měsíci +4

    This is probably the most well informed video on this topic, thank you for all of the data!

  • @tomlix15
    @tomlix15 Před 2 měsíci +12

    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

  • @KaapiGlen0ra
    @KaapiGlen0ra Před 2 měsíci +132

    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.

    • @sandrabentley8111
      @sandrabentley8111 Před 2 měsíci +8

      What would happen if she stopped using it?

    • @carinaoliveira5850
      @carinaoliveira5850 Před 2 měsíci +8

      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.

    • @Neylena
      @Neylena Před 2 měsíci

      How often do you use it and how long for? x

    • @KaapiGlen0ra
      @KaapiGlen0ra Před 2 měsíci

      @@sandrabentley8111Probably her tremors would have got worse, no idea. She passed away two years ago at 83 years of age.

    • @KaapiGlen0ra
      @KaapiGlen0ra Před 2 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @jamesk8s1
    @jamesk8s1 Před 2 měsíci +19

    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!!

  • @flonoiisana4647
    @flonoiisana4647 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Thank you so much for this MORE THAN HELPFUL detailed information! I learned a lot!

  • @BannanaTree-ed4tz
    @BannanaTree-ed4tz Před 2 měsíci +91

    It's so cool and crazy how people figured stuff out like that.

    • @babeinpnk
      @babeinpnk Před 8 hodinami

      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.

  • @carolgardens7294
    @carolgardens7294 Před 21 dnem +3

    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!

  • @lindsay4111
    @lindsay4111 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thank you doctor!! I was thinking about this. And you helped me made my mind!

  • @stephanied2817
    @stephanied2817 Před 2 měsíci +50

    Complete and credible info. Thanks Dr Linkov. ❤

  • @nooneinparticular4895
    @nooneinparticular4895 Před 2 měsíci +224

    Literally watching this with an LED face mask on.

  • @Pachi27
    @Pachi27 Před 2 měsíci +9

    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.

  • @madannika
    @madannika Před 2 měsíci +1

    so informative! and I understood bits! hoping Dr. Linkov can recommend a device or has produced one.

  • @ChaedBae
    @ChaedBae Před 2 měsíci +7

    Thanks for the information, it was well broken down and saved me a lot of time and headache, It's hard to pinpoint these days rather or not if something like red-light therapy actually works for people personally, due to the scattered information that contradicts each others research and it getting discouraging to try something new when trusting any given data.

  • @molcol100
    @molcol100 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks Dr Linkov. I appreciate the research.

  • @DYoung-vt8pq
    @DYoung-vt8pq Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you, Dr. Linkov! Be well.

  • @andreaechaguemorel541
    @andreaechaguemorel541 Před 2 měsíci +37

    I trust anything you say, thank you so much!

  • @TeeKK-wb5py
    @TeeKK-wb5py Před 2 měsíci +51

    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.

    • @irenadurakic-edwards9577
      @irenadurakic-edwards9577 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Which brand you have and type of red light therapy ?Thank you

    • @brightwithspirit
      @brightwithspirit Před 2 měsíci +1

      Which one you using?

    • @ittibittinurse
      @ittibittinurse Před 2 měsíci +1

      I use it for pain.

    • @gwenbardon6025
      @gwenbardon6025 Před měsícem +1

      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 !

  • @luchirimoya
    @luchirimoya Před 2 měsíci +7

    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.

  • @mpdg11
    @mpdg11 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Omg THANK YOU for covering this topic. I've been so curious and finally have an answer!

  • @EtreTocsin
    @EtreTocsin Před měsícem +6

    There is an NIH study where they actually biopsied skin samples and collagen was in fact increased about 35 -75% . Pretty amazing.

  • @JuliaShalomJordan
    @JuliaShalomJordan Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for producing such an informational video.❤

  • @dbsean
    @dbsean Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! As far as red-light therapy and hair regrowth systems, have you done any videos on Keralase?

  • @terrimercer374
    @terrimercer374 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for the thorough explanations and studies you include to provide what red light therapy is.

  • @laurieparis2203
    @laurieparis2203 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thx for an other excellent, informative video. Saving this one for reference.

  • @softbuns
    @softbuns Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks for the great content ❤

  • @vidhoard
    @vidhoard Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for this because I've been seeing these everywhere and wondering if they were all scams.

  • @ritajandj777
    @ritajandj777 Před 2 měsíci +8

    So would YOU recommend the LED mask after lip lift or face lift.?

  • @diepolitischeseitekritisch
    @diepolitischeseitekritisch Před 2 měsíci

    Very on point information! 👌 Much appreciated .. Thank you from Hamburg! 💯

  • @Sugarfuzz
    @Sugarfuzz Před 2 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @Dove96
    @Dove96 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you. That was very informative.

  • @probablyautustic
    @probablyautustic Před 2 měsíci +26

    Esthetician with psoriasis here and I love love love love LED therapy for my psoriatic scalp and face 🥹

    • @illuminati84
      @illuminati84 Před 2 měsíci +2

      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?

    • @probablyautustic
      @probablyautustic Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@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 😭

    • @catapult4177
      @catapult4177 Před 2 měsíci

      @@probablyautusticwhich one do you use? Please share 🙏

    • @dianacoulson4724
      @dianacoulson4724 Před měsícem

      That's positive news, which device, panel or mask do you have?
      Regards

  • @nightowl6260
    @nightowl6260 Před měsícem

    What an excellent presentation! Thank you.

  • @markdcmountp
    @markdcmountp Před 28 dny

    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.👏👍🏼

  • @ngana8755
    @ngana8755 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Question for Dr. Linkov: is red light therapy or a lasers effective for EYE BAGS or DARK CIRCLES?

  • @perfectfit04
    @perfectfit04 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @GoodDr.
    @GoodDr. Před 2 měsíci

    Great topics and explanations, as always

  • @maggyvoll
    @maggyvoll Před 2 měsíci +2

    Interesting video! Do you have a newer review article?

  • @JoEmAmMaSoN
    @JoEmAmMaSoN Před 2 měsíci +27

    Gary, I need ya. I’m gonna find the money and come see ya for some treatments somehow

    • @michellecrowley3749
      @michellecrowley3749 Před 2 měsíci

      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.

  • @flowerchild89
    @flowerchild89 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks, Doctor! I may try this therapy.

  • @windyenglebretson8314
    @windyenglebretson8314 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @dtchouros
    @dtchouros Před 2 měsíci +7

    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.

    • @jessicahaehlen501
      @jessicahaehlen501 Před 2 měsíci

      I have the same panel, how many minutes do you use yours?

    • @joyshuman2727
      @joyshuman2727 Před měsícem

      may I ask what type of back pain is it relieving?
      thank you

    • @dtchouros
      @dtchouros Před měsícem

      @@jessicahaehlen501 Sorry for delay. I use mine ten minutes per section.

    • @dtchouros
      @dtchouros Před měsícem

      @@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.

  • @pickardchloe6950
    @pickardchloe6950 Před 2 měsíci +39

    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

    • @newearthling1111
      @newearthling1111 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Do you have one of the masks?

    • @now591
      @now591 Před 2 měsíci

      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

    • @leni0210
      @leni0210 Před 2 měsíci +5

      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
      @kerriannehancock6500 Před 2 měsíci

      @@leni0210 may I ask the brand of LED mask - I am on overload trying to decide (my rosacea not responding to anything thus far)

    • @leni0210
      @leni0210 Před 2 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @xCluelessChickx
    @xCluelessChickx Před 2 měsíci +3

    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

  • @therealdibabe
    @therealdibabe Před 2 měsíci +34

    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.

    • @10sqrftthisthat
      @10sqrftthisthat Před 2 měsíci +1

      Make sure to update us on the energy side of your treatment after your Muay Thai class :D

    • @leow9778
      @leow9778 Před 2 měsíci +3

      where is that in Toronto?

    • @therealdibabe
      @therealdibabe Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@10sqrftthisthat I did not notice any noticeable uptick in energy during Muay Thai.

    • @therealdibabe
      @therealdibabe Před 2 měsíci

      @@leow9778 The Toronto Light Therapy Clinic and they are located at Yonge & Eglinton.

    • @jamesk8s1
      @jamesk8s1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Can you share what level of Red light you are using?

  • @marcyren
    @marcyren Před 2 měsíci +43

    I've never used red light for skin but it definitely helps my hand osteoarthritis.

    • @jrkarmagetugud
      @jrkarmagetugud Před 2 měsíci +1

      Vibration plates does way better for arthritis.

    • @MH-ve5sz
      @MH-ve5sz Před 2 měsíci +1

      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..

    • @marcyren
      @marcyren Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@MH-ve5sz 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 :)

    • @1stSchoolofLife
      @1stSchoolofLife Před 2 měsíci

      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​@@MH-ve5sz

    • @JayInapriorlife
      @JayInapriorlife Před měsícem

      Biomax 900

  • @WanderlustButterfly
    @WanderlustButterfly Před 2 měsíci +21

    Can you do a video on your thoughts on face yoga vs a face lift and fillers?

  • @sc4112
    @sc4112 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love my Hooga pod. I’ve never felt as relaxed as I do after a session.

    • @cindydeas192
      @cindydeas192 Před 2 měsíci

      I have a Hooga panel and I love it!

  • @BAR55825
    @BAR55825 Před 2 měsíci +7

    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.

    • @now591
      @now591 Před 2 měsíci

      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.

    • @CGLiz
      @CGLiz Před 2 měsíci +1

      Please share what he says. It's hard to find a good derm where I live and I have vitiligo

    • @BAR55825
      @BAR55825 Před 2 měsíci

      @@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 🙏🏻♥️

    • @classylady107
      @classylady107 Před 2 měsíci

      @@BAR55825mine too. After thyroid surgery i suddenly developed vitiligo

  • @badfairy9554
    @badfairy9554 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I think this could help people with FMS.

  • @LadeeSRM
    @LadeeSRM Před 2 měsíci +7

    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. :)

    • @BeLight-bg7rv
      @BeLight-bg7rv Před měsícem

      Would you mind sharing what creams and serums you are having success with?

    • @ColorMeErin
      @ColorMeErin Před měsícem

      ​@LadeeSRM - Does it say what Wavelength your Device is? & What Creams/Settings have you had Good Results using?? Thank you in Advance!!

  • @Junes.dreams.uk_
    @Junes.dreams.uk_ Před 2 měsíci +40

    Making a huge difference in my severe rosacea. Love red light

    • @suziezurfreiheit6825
      @suziezurfreiheit6825 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Would you be eager to share which device you're using?

    • @srslycooked5298
      @srslycooked5298 Před 2 měsíci +1

      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!

    • @gillgrier2709
      @gillgrier2709 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Me too! It's healed eczema and hugely improved my rosacea

    • @jenniferwells2291
      @jenniferwells2291 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@gillgrier2709 Which device did you get?

    • @gillgrier2709
      @gillgrier2709 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jenniferwells2291 I got a red light infrared panel €45 on amazon, 10-15 minutes everyday. Sometimes longer, it doesn't cause harm.

  • @Ash-dk7kn
    @Ash-dk7kn Před měsícem

    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.

  • @kbailey3238
    @kbailey3238 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I cannot be the only one that did Dr Evils 'lasers' every time the word was mentioned 🤣.
    Very informative video, thank you!

  • @SessleIsosceles
    @SessleIsosceles Před 2 měsíci +23

    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.69
      @Ed.69 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Please tell us which one do you use❤

    • @SessleIsosceles
      @SessleIsosceles Před 2 měsíci

      @@Ed.69 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
      @IS-dv8uu Před měsícem

      And what other benefits do you see

    • @SessleIsosceles
      @SessleIsosceles Před měsícem +1

      @@Ed.69 Platinum LED

    • @SessleIsosceles
      @SessleIsosceles Před měsícem

      @@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

  • @arielhernandez4193
    @arielhernandez4193 Před 2 měsíci

    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!

  • @susantaylor2937
    @susantaylor2937 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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.

    • @selectiveoutrage6617
      @selectiveoutrage6617 Před 2 měsíci +1

      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

  • @haleymoon657
    @haleymoon657 Před 2 měsíci +10

    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

    • @kendrakausau
      @kendrakausau Před 2 měsíci +2

      Which mask did you use?

    • @jamesk8s1
      @jamesk8s1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Can you please share what brand of mask you are using and what level of red light please?

  • @jessicadaniels9860
    @jessicadaniels9860 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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 CZcamsr 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 😊

    • @joyshuman2727
      @joyshuman2727 Před měsícem

      pulsed rlt is supposed to be more effective
      pls let me know how the healing is with the treatment
      tks very much

  • @betha59
    @betha59 Před 2 měsíci +10

    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.

    • @JayInapriorlife
      @JayInapriorlife Před měsícem

      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!

    • @dianacoulson4724
      @dianacoulson4724 Před měsícem

      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

    • @betha59
      @betha59 Před měsícem

      @@dianacoulson4724 I bought the Qure mask. It was reviewed by the dermatologists on Doctorly CZcams channel.

    • @joyshuman2727
      @joyshuman2727 Před měsícem

      how long do you hold the mask on the keratosis?
      how many times per week
      tks very much

    • @JayInapriorlife
      @JayInapriorlife Před měsícem

      @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.

  • @tay7366
    @tay7366 Před 2 měsíci +8

    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

    • @inveele
      @inveele Před 2 měsíci +1

      Which part of the body do you use red light for?

  • @AlternativeHomesteading
    @AlternativeHomesteading Před 2 měsíci +41

    Thank you. My vet used this after a female feral cat was spayed to heal her incision faster.

    • @badfairy9554
      @badfairy9554 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Vets always get the cool stuff first.

    • @laurielenig9939
      @laurielenig9939 Před 5 dny +1

      Unfortunately it's known as research... This happens to be a good one.

  • @cynthiamull129
    @cynthiamull129 Před 2 měsíci

    I went to red light therapy for about 6 months and it did help me with my PPMS. It seemed to help me with swelling and I felt better.

  • @VRUTechnostyle
    @VRUTechnostyle Před 2 měsíci +1

    I heard that you should avoid direct light when having a transplant? Would red light be fine to improve healing after a transplant?

  • @birgithabich5398
    @birgithabich5398 Před měsícem

    Great report💯👏

  • @nadiavanleur
    @nadiavanleur Před 2 měsíci +9

    the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

  • @jane7468
    @jane7468 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @Linda-uo8hh
    @Linda-uo8hh Před 2 měsíci +43

    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.

    • @suziezurfreiheit6825
      @suziezurfreiheit6825 Před 2 měsíci +13

      And what is it that you're using?

    • @latmcb9863
      @latmcb9863 Před 2 měsíci +5

      I would love to hear the specific details of what you have been using. Thanks.

    • @dont_harsh_my_mellow
      @dont_harsh_my_mellow Před 2 měsíci +2

      Which device are you utilizing? I got a wand but do not see results yet after a month. Lol.

    • @niellalien
      @niellalien Před 2 měsíci +28

      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?

    • @lolaaski
      @lolaaski Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@@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.

  • @imberrysandy
    @imberrysandy Před 2 měsíci +6

    I thought the red light is a scam. Thank you for covering this. I did not know the science behind this

  • @joelleaittama1416
    @joelleaittama1416 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I own a LightStim hand held and it’s amazing!

    • @dianacoulson4724
      @dianacoulson4724 Před měsícem

      Really! you've noticed improvements?
      LightSim where would I get one of those?
      Regards

  • @fitnesssoup7553
    @fitnesssoup7553 Před měsícem

    The near infrared system at the gym I go to when used regularly has helped me with a variety of issues. Skin conditions including eczema, ligament and tendon health and joint issues associated with arthritis all improved. It increases energy levels to some extent as well. The key is regular use. The one I use also incorporates vibration in addition to the light. It probably increases blood flow and decreases inflammation.
    I'd say that a person in general terms needs to use it 3-4 times or more every 7-10 days. Less than that, the benefits are going to be minimal. That's my experience anyway. It's not a miracle by no means but can be significantly helpful. Maximize affects when used in combination with self care and other therapies and treatments. If a person doesn't take care of themselves in a variety of other ways from nutrition to exercise to rest and other factors, it's not going to compensate for it.

  • @kennethmarquis6307
    @kennethmarquis6307 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Which is best for face and body?

  • @malindarayallen
    @malindarayallen Před 2 měsíci +19

    Red light blankets are also entering the market at lower prices than the beds and booths.

    • @quitschool9820
      @quitschool9820 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Do you know the brand names who do this?

  • @adaisy6536
    @adaisy6536 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video. Thank you!!

  • @nicolebizybe7796
    @nicolebizybe7796 Před 2 měsíci +11

    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.

    • @1stSchoolofLife
      @1stSchoolofLife Před 2 měsíci +2

      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.

    • @nicolebizybe7796
      @nicolebizybe7796 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@1stSchoolofLife thank you..I may try that! 👍😊

    • @caroliner.9388
      @caroliner.9388 Před 2 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @throow
    @throow Před 2 měsíci +17

    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.

    • @sonalibajaj5232
      @sonalibajaj5232 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes same😂

    • @StarOnTheWater
      @StarOnTheWater Před 2 měsíci +2

      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)

    • @shibaartista4274
      @shibaartista4274 Před 2 měsíci

      Did you mom look more than 10 years younger?

  • @mrstinkabell123
    @mrstinkabell123 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Would this red light therapy also increase any cancer cells? This is a serious question that needs to be addressed first.

    • @camillehaley2553
      @camillehaley2553 Před 2 měsíci +4

      He did mention something about it possibly helping prevent skin cancer

  • @sandraabudubai
    @sandraabudubai Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you this has helped.

  • @acya20
    @acya20 Před 2 měsíci

    Does red light therapy work for rosacea? If so, which wave length/device type would you recommend?

  • @carinaoliveira5850
    @carinaoliveira5850 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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?

  • @yvonne3903
    @yvonne3903 Před 2 měsíci +36

    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.

    • @beckysuperswag
      @beckysuperswag Před 2 měsíci +3

      what device did you buy please

    • @alicjaalvena1120
      @alicjaalvena1120 Před 2 měsíci

      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

    • @shibaartista4274
      @shibaartista4274 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Are there pics ? 🤔

    • @nayeontofu
      @nayeontofu Před 2 měsíci +15

      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.

    • @burpie3258
      @burpie3258 Před měsícem

      That's a great experiment!

  • @amysue1616
    @amysue1616 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks!

  • @kagasaki6
    @kagasaki6 Před 2 měsíci

    I redlight helps- not for exercise (can't confirm) but for wound healing, scars, and skin irritation and pores. Skin looks much better. I wish I could find my cord charger, my skin needs it!

  • @MH-ve5sz
    @MH-ve5sz Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love this! I need you to tell me which body panel to buy lol. I already have a celluma face panel, which I love. I still don’t understand the difference between leds and the lasers in the hair growth devices.

    • @joyshuman2727
      @joyshuman2727 Před měsícem

      before you buy check out the improvement with pulsed rlt panels

  • @spunkysparks1779
    @spunkysparks1779 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can you do one about micro currents?

  • @Tails_Trades
    @Tails_Trades Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @beebee1676
    @beebee1676 Před 2 měsíci +17

    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

    • @behemothsbaby
      @behemothsbaby Před 2 měsíci +2

      Great, once it's approved by TGA, I will make an appointment with my dentist.

    • @Tyler-iu7fu
      @Tyler-iu7fu Před 2 měsíci +2

      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.

    • @beebee1676
      @beebee1676 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @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.

    • @behemothsbaby
      @behemothsbaby Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Tyler-iu7fu , I'd love to see it reintroduced!

  • @jenA9026
    @jenA9026 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm 2 weeks post face lift. After asking my sugeon, i have the go head to try it. My ENT surgeon said he looked into it and didnt think the evidence was that strong, but that it wouldnt harm. Besides, placebo does have an evidence base.