Red light therapy: 5 myths we hear every week

From 'it tans you' to 'home masks are the same' — our medical director separates fact from fiction.

LED photobiomodulation is one of the most studied, safest tools in regenerative dermatology. And still one of the most misunderstood.

Myth: it's a tanning lamp

No UV is involved. 633nm red and 830nm near-infrared wavelengths energise cells without damaging DNA.

Myth: home masks are equal

Clinic panels deliver 5–10x the irradiance. Home devices are great for maintenance, not correction.

Myth: results are instant

You will glow immediately, but structural benefits build over 6–8 weekly sessions.