Everyone will have to deal with loose skin at some point in life. While there are many causes of sagging skin, it is often a byproduct of the aging process. Your skin can lose its elasticity and gravity as you continue advancing in age. Most people love to look and feel young. The skin can reflect how young and alive you feel on the inside.
There are many procedures and treatments used to tighten skin. One of them, red-light therapy, uses your body’s collagen-producing ability to plump up your sagging skin. Other methods are invasive and can involve injections or the removal of skin.
CAUSES OF LOOSE SKIN
Loose skin and lack of elasticity have many variables. Below are some causes:
- Aging.
- Sun exposure.
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- Weight loss.
- Pregnancy.
- Smoking.
WHAT IS RED-LIGHT THERAPY?
Red-light therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses low-wavelength red light. It treats skin issues such as scars or wrinkles, among others.
Scientists used red-light therapy back in the 1990s for growing plants in space. They discovered that the light-emitting diodes promoted photosynthesis and plant growth. Researchers later studied red-light therapy and its potential in increasing human cell energy. Scientists hoped that it would treat slow wound healing, bone density, and muscle atrophy. The issues that needed treatment arose due to weight-less space travel.
Red-light therapy comprises different types. The type used in medical offices treats conditions like slow-healing wounds and psoriasis. Red light beds used in salons help reduce wrinkles and stretch marks.
HOW DOES RED-LIGHT THERAPY WORK?
Light wavelengths comprise visible light and infrared and ultraviolet rays. Red-light therapy uses low-light wavelengths to improve and affect cellular functions. The wavelength used is bioactive.
Red light is safe, with no risk of UV damage or cancer. It works by penetrating the top layer of your skin into your dermis, deep into your skin. Your elastin, collagen, and other proteins reside in your dermis.
Cells in your skin absorb the red-light photons and convert them into energy. As a result, the energy stimulates the production of elastin, collagen, and adenosine triphosphate. In turn, this produces more power for your cells.
The energy production increases oxygen circulation to your skin. It also improves circulation to repair the damaged tissues. As a result, your skin texture improves from increased oxygenation and collagen production.
RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF RED-LIGHT THERAPY
Studies show red-light therapy is a safe treatment method with no side effects or risks. The only side effect noted is the temporary redness at the exposure site. You may also experience slight eye discomfort from the brightness of the light.
Your specialist can provide you with goggles during the process. Red-light therapy is safe for frequent and daily use. Consistent treatment is ideal for your desired results.
WHERE TO GET RED-LIGHT THERAPY
Red-light therapy happens in a doctor’s office. But some dental offices and salons do it. You can also buy your device to do your red-light therapy. At-home and salon treatments can cause injury or side effects. Talk to your doctor if you are considering red-light therapy.