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Over time, our skin becomes less elastic. Smoking, stress, sun exposure, excessive alcohol, pollutants in the air and illness all conspire to create lines, wrinkles and scars. Skin changes may be part of the natural aging process, but you don’t have to like it. Now, a new procedure called GentleWaves LED PhotomodulationTM uses natural, variable wavelengths of light to gently stimulate or inhibit cellular activity to reduce the signs of aging.
What is LED Photomodulation?
LED Photomodulation in the interaction of light delivered through Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to activate cells causing them to produce collagen or multiply. One of the original applications for LEDs was Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) using photo-activated creams for the treatment of actinic keratosis and pre-ancerous lesions.
How is LED Photomodulation different from Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy?
Other light-based skin therapies including intense pulsed light and laser treatments rely on thermal injury to the skin’s collagen, water or blood vessels to create changes in the skin appearance. LED Photomodulation does not rely on thermal energy and the related tissue trauma to effect change. Therefore, patients are not subject to the variables associated with wound healing.
How does LED Photomodulation work?
LEDs offer a totally natural, non-ablative method for skin rejuvenation. The light from the LEDs interacts with cells and stimulates them to produce new collagen and elastin. The GentleWaves system is coded in such a way to stimulate specific cell changes. By manipulating the codes, different treatments can be designed for specific applications.
What are the benefits of LED Photomodulation?
Treatments are less expensive than other light based therapies. The main benefit is a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, freckles, brown spots, scars and the amount of redness. In addition, the treatments are pain free with downtime at all.
What will I feel like after my treatment?
Most patients return to normal activities immediately. What our patients like the most about LED Photomodulation is that treatments are fast and they don’t have to miss any activities.
How many treatments will I need?
Typically treatments are spread over several weeks or a few months. The number of treatments and the treatment times will vary depending on the problem being treated, the amount of surface area treated and the area treated. Since the results are progressive, you will notice more correction with each treatment. As full correction approaches, treatment intervals can be expanded to three to six month intervals. Since the skin continues to age, maintenance treatments will be required.
Will the treatments hurt?
NO. The treatment is very relaxing. The delivery of the LED energy to the skin is fast and completely pain free. The energy generated by the LEDs is cool and gentle enough to reat all ethnic skin types.
Can I have LED Photomodulation with other treatments?
Yes. LED Photomodulation can be administered alone or in conjunction with other treatments. We have found it to be highly complementary with other skin treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers as will as non-ablative laser and IPL treatments.
Cosmetic surgeons worldwide are beginning to choose LED Photomodulation as one of their preferred treatments for fine lines, hyperpigmented lesions (brown spots and freckles) and other skin problems associated with photoaging. |
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| FDA CLEARS GENTLEWAVES—THE FIRST AND ONLY LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERIOORBITAL WRINKLES AND RHYTIDS |
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GentleWaves LED Photomodulation Proven Effective for Cosmetic Skin Fitness
Virginia Beach, VA- January 5, 2005. Light Bio Science announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared GentleWaves Light Emitting Diode(LED) Photomodulation System for the non-invasive treatment of periorbital ( eye area) wrinkles and rhytids. GentleWaves is the first and only LED device to receive marketing approval for a medical claim associated with cosmetic improvement of aging and sun-damaged skin, further validating the science of LED Photomodulation for skin rejuvenation.
“GentleWaves LED Photomodulation is a fundamentally new approach to improving photoaging and environmentally damaged skin that does not rely on high-energy sources and heat damage to photoactivate collagen genes,” said Robert A. Weiss, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. “For the first time, we are both slowing down collagen breakdown and building up new collagen with no pain, no redness and no serious side effects. GentleWaves; unique ability to stimulate and/ or inhibit cell signaling pathways for skin rejuvenation truly represents the next frontier in anti-aging medicine.”
GentleWaves uses specially coded arrays of light emitting diodes to modulate the activity of living cells. Unlike other laser, pulsed light or radiofrequency techniques used today for skin rejuvenation, GentleWaves’ exclusive core technology delivers very low-intensity, non-thermal light energy to stimulate collagen and reverse the appearance of photoaging . With its proprietary and predetermined energy sequencing, the easy to-use device poses no learning curve or risk of complications. A patient simply sits with his/her face exposed to two panels of over 2,000 yellow cascading LED lights for less than one minute. The device can also be adjusted to treat the neck and chest area. And, for patients seeking a full program of skin fitness, gentleWaves treatment is complemented by a scientifically developed line of cosmeceutical products.
According to lead researcher David H. McDaniel, MD, the FDA clearance of GentleWaves marks the culmination of years of rigorous scientific investigation and successful clinical practice by renowned aesthetic physicians nationwide. “We are proud that we adhered to the scientific standards the FDA applies to guarantee the efficacy of a new anti-wrinkle device introduced to today’s appearance-conscious consumers.” said the director of the Institute of Anti-Aging Research in Virginia Beach, VA.
Recognizing the capabilities and benefits of the GentleWaves System, Rick Krupnick, CEO of LightBioScience, enthusiastically announced his excitement regarding the clearance: “THE FDA clearance distinguishes GentleWaves s the first and only LED device to effectively treat periorbital wrinkles.
Today’s announcement of medical marketing claims allow us to meet a growing demand from patients who have been waiting for a gentle, pain-free skin fitness regime without side effects, downtime or a huge investment.”
To assess the safety and efficacy of GentleWaves, the FDA reviewed data from a multi-center clinical study of 54 patients. After 8 GentleWaves treatments, over 50% off all patients showed measurable improvement in periorbital wrinkle reduction. Further, of those with more severe wrinkles (category 6-8), 94% exhibited measureable improvement.
For more information, please visit www.lightbioscience.com. |
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