How it works
Light-based skin therapy uses defined wavelengths of light to support a range of skin concerns. LED therapy is the most familiar form, using specific wavelengths to support skin comfort and recovery.
Because it does not remove tissue, downtime is typically minimal — most clients return to normal activity the same day. That also sets the ceiling on what it can achieve alone, which is why it is usually combined with other treatment in a plan.
How suitability is assessed
- Skin type classification, including the Fitzpatrick scale
- Medications and conditions that increase light sensitivity
- Recent treatments and current barrier condition
- What you are trying to address, and whether light therapy is the right layer
- Realistic expectations for a course rather than a session
Disclosing everything you take, including supplements, matters here. Photosensitivity is the most common reason a session is postponed.
What a course involves
Light-based therapy is generally planned as a series with review points, not a single appointment. Sessions are short, eye protection is used, and what you will feel is explained beforehand — usually warmth rather than discomfort.
It is frequently used to support recovery after microneedling or exfoliation, which is where sequencing matters: treatments should complement each other rather than compound.