Medical LEDs: Light therapy for skin health

The principle behind this technique is photobiomodulation: the use of LED-emitted light to stimulate dermal cell metabolism. This process reactivates the production of fibroblasts, which are responsible for synthesizing collagen and elastin. These essential molecules help the skin regain its firmness, elasticity, and density.

Medical LEDs also enhance wound healing, reduce excessive sebum production, and eliminate acne-causing bacteria. The effects vary depending on the light color emitted :

• Red Light : Stimulates tissue vascularization, boosts fibroblast synthesis, tightens skin pores, and reduces dilated blood vessels, such as those seen in rosacea and couperose.
• Yellow Light : Offers anti-inflammatory properties, improves lymphatic drainage, and reduces fine lines.
• Blue Light : Has antibacterial effects, regulates sebum production, purifies the skin, and promotes healing.
• Green Light : Targets pigmented spots by breaking down melanin.

Medical LEDs provide multiple benefits by strengthening the skin’s support tissue. They can be used to :

• Improve skin radiance
• Reduce wrinkles
• Prevent aging signs
• Combat skin sagging
• Minimize acne lesions
• Stimulate hair growth
• Lighten pigmented spots

LED treatments are often combined with other in-office procedures, such as Hydrafacial, mesolift, or post-laser treatments, to enhance their effects.

At Dr. Virginie Aimé’s aesthetic center, medical LED sessions are designed for comfort and effectiveness :

1. Session Details :
   • Duration: 10–30 minutes.
   • The LED panels, positioned 1–2 cm from the skin, emit targeted light.
   • Areas treated: face, neck, décolleté, scalp, or body.
2. Painless and Convenient :
   • Completely painless and free of side effects.
   • Suitable for all skin types and can be done year-round.
   • No social downtime; you can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.

While safe and well-tolerated, medical LEDs are contraindicated in the following cases :

• Use of photosensitizing medications or anti-inflammatories
• Certain autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus)
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• History of skin cancer

Before starting a treatment plan, Dr. Aimé conducts a thorough consultation to analyze your expectations, health status, and medical history. This ensures the treatment is safe and effective for you.

Visible improvements are noticeable from the first sessions and continue to develop throughout the treatment protocol. The final results are highly satisfactory and vary based on the initial goal :

• Smoother, firmer, and more elastic skin
• Reduced pore size
• Fading of pigmented spots, resulting in a brighter complexion
• Slowed or stopped hair loss, with regrowth in some cases
• Elimination of acne

Enhance your skin’s health and appearance with medical LED treatments at Dr. Virginie Aimé’s aesthetic center in Antibes.