{"id":20456,"date":"2025-01-20T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=20456"},"modified":"2025-01-20T10:24:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T10:24:05","slug":"do-led-face-masks-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=20456","title":{"rendered":"Do LED Face Masks Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"article-summary\" class=\"css-79rysd e1wiw3jv0\">These light-emitting devices are all over the internet. We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sizeMedium css-1d5j3k5\" aria-label=\"media\" role=\"group\" data-testid=\"VideoBlock\">\n<div class=\"css-1xb94ky\">\n<div class=\"css-11kuxu4\" style=\"width:100%;padding-bottom:66.66666666666666%;overflow:hidden\">\n<div class=\"css-122y91a\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"css-ktho12 e3rygrp0\"><span class=\"css-cch8ym\"><span class=\"css-14fe1uy e1z0qqy90\"><span>By Sean Dong<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"meteredContent css-1r7ky0e\">\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-0\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">You\u2019ve probably <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/discover\/red-led-light-therapy\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">noticed this scene on social media<\/a>: People (usually women) lounging on couches or in beds while wearing <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifebeyondaniche\/video\/7413551059580341546\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">serial-killer-style face masks<\/a> with colorful lights emanating from beneath them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Typically referred to as light therapy or LED face masks, these contraptions use light-emitting diodes to shine light at specific wavelengths onto the skin for various purposes like reducing wrinkles, firming the skin and controlling acne. <\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">The devices, which are <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solawave.co\/collections\/sale\/products\/radiant-renewal-skincare-wand-skin-therapy-activating-serum-kit?variant=46274401009832\" title rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">also available in wand form<\/a>, are popular. They can also be pricey, with some costing several thousand dollars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Do they work? We asked two dermatologists and two facial plastic surgeons for their takes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"css-1u37br4 eoo0vm40\" id=\"link-3e6ec1bd\">What is light therapy supposed to do?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">LED masks feature eye and mouth holes and are typically held in place with straps. Hand-held wands are lightly pressed against the skin and slowly moved around. Both bathe the skin in various wavelengths of light, depending on what they\u2019re trying to accomplish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"Dropzone-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-1\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Many devices emit red light with wavelengths between 630 and 700 nanometers. Red light can penetrate deeply into the skin to boost the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that help to maintain skin\u2019s strength and elasticity, said Dr. Akshay Sanan, a facial plastic surgeon in Boston. By boosting those proteins, red light may minimize wrinkles and help skin appear younger. It can also \u201creduce inflammation and accelerate healing,\u201d Dr. Sanan said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Other devices emit near-infrared light, around 700 or more nanometers, which can promote wound healing and reduce chronic inflammation, Dr. Sanan said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1336jj\">\n<div class=\"css-121kum4\">\n<div class=\"css-171d1bw\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-asuuk5\">\n<div class=\"css-7axq9l\" data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript\">\n<div data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript-message\" class=\"css-6yo1no\">\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">We are having trouble retrieving the article content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1dv1kvn\" id=\"optimistic-truncator-a11y\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more.By Sean DongYou\u2019ve probably noticed this scene on social media: People (usually women) lounging on couches or in beds while wearing serial-killer-style face masks with colorful lights emanating from beneath them.Typically referred to as light therapy or LED face masks, these contraptions use light-emitting diodes to shine light at specific wavelengths onto the skin for various purposes like reducing wrinkles, firming the skin and controlling acne. The devices, which are also available in wand form, are popular. They can also be pricey, with some costing several thousand dollars.Do they work? We asked two dermatologists and two facial plastic surgeons for their takes.What is light therapy supposed to do?LED masks feature eye and mouth holes and are typically held in place with straps. Hand-held wands are lightly pressed against the skin and slowly moved around. Both bathe the skin in various wavelengths of light, depending on what they\u2019re trying to accomplish.Many devices emit red light with wavelengths between 630 and 700 nanometers. Red light can penetrate deeply into the skin to boost the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that help to maintain skin\u2019s strength and elasticity, said Dr. Akshay Sanan, a facial plastic surgeon in Boston. By boosting those proteins, red light may minimize wrinkles and help skin appear younger. It can also \u201creduce inflammation and accelerate healing,\u201d Dr. Sanan said.Other devices emit near-infrared light, around 700 or more nanometers, which can promote wound healing and reduce chronic inflammation, Dr. Sanan said.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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