Light-Based Skin Therapy
Aesthetics By Boss now offers Light-Based Skin Therapy to compliment our treatments.
Session Time
60 minutes
Recovery Time
1-2 days
Treatments
3-6
What Is Light-Based Skin Therapy?
Light-based skin therapy harnesses specific wavelengths of light to address a range of skin concerns—from redness and pigmentation to fine lines and uneven texture—without the need for invasive procedures. By delivering controlled bursts of energy, these treatments stimulate natural repair processes, encouraging collagen production and improving overall skin tone.
How It Works
Devices emit pulses of light that are absorbed by target chromophores in the skin: haemoglobin for vascular concerns, melanin for pigmentation issues, or water in deeper layers to trigger collagen remodelling. The light energy converts to heat, gently disrupting problem areas while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed.
Common Modalities
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL): Delivers broad-spectrum light to tackle sun spots, small blood vessels and mild redness. Multiple passes allow practitioners to customise settings for each client’s skin type and concern.
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LED Therapy: Uses low-level blue, red or near-infrared light to reduce inflammation, calm active breakouts and boost cellular activity. Blue light targets bacteria, while red light supports collagen synthesis and skin repair.
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Fractional Lasers: Create micro-injuries in a grid pattern, prompting a healing response that replaces old tissue with fresh collagen-rich skin, improving texture and reducing scarring.
Treatment Experience
Most sessions are quick—typically 20 to 45 minutes—and involve minimal discomfort. Clients may feel a mild warming or tingling sensation. No general anaesthetic is needed, and downtime is usually limited to slight redness or warmth for a few hours.
Ideal Outcomes
Regular courses—often three to six treatments spaced four weeks apart—can yield smoother tone, reduced pigmentation, softer lines and clearer complexion. Maintenance sessions every six to twelve months help preserve results.
By selecting the appropriate light-based modality and customising settings to individual skin characteristics, practitioners can deliver safe, effective rejuvenation that leaves skin looking fresher, clearer and more luminous.
The Benefits Of Light-Based Skin Therapy
1. Evened Skin Tone and Reduced Pigmentation
Targeted light pulses gently break down excess melanin, helping to fade sun spots, freckles and age-related discolouration. Over successive sessions, skin appears more uniform and radiant without harsh chemicals or abrasion.
2. Calmed Redness and Vascular Lesions
Specific wavelengths are absorbed by small blood vessels, reducing the appearance of broken capillaries, thread veins and facial flushing. This restoration of a more balanced complexion boosts confidence for those prone to redness.
3. Stimulated Collagen Renewal
By delivering controlled thermal energy into the dermis, light-based treatments encourage fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin. The result is firmer, more resilient skin, with fine lines and creases gradually softened.
4. Minimised Pore Size and Surface Refinement
The gentle heat effect tightens pore walls and smooths rough texture. Clients often notice a more refined surface and improved skin clarity after just one treatment.
5. Accelerated Healing for Acne and Scarring
Blue and red light combinations combat acne-causing bacteria while supporting anti-inflammatory responses. Regular courses can lead to clearer skin and a reduction in the appearance of superficial scarring.
6. Minimal Downtime and Comfortable Experience
Most sessions take 20–30 minutes, with only mild warmth or tingling felt. Post-treatment redness typically subsides within a few hours, allowing you to return to daily activities straight away.
By harnessing precise light energy to address multiple concerns in a single modality, light-based skin therapy offers a safe, versatile and results-driven pathway to healthier, more luminous skin.
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Light-Based Skin Therapy
Maintain your youthful appearance with Aesthetics By Boss.
Light-Based Skin Therapy
Maintain your youthful appearance with Aesthetics By Boss.
Good Candidates For Light-Based Skin Therapy
Good candidates for light-based skin therapy at Aesthetics By Boss typically share several of these characteristics:
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Uneven Pigmentation or Sun Damage
If you notice age spots, freckles or mild discolouration from sun exposure, targeted light pulses can help even out tone and restore radiance. -
Persistent Redness or Broken Capillaries
Those prone to facial flushing, thread veins or rosacea-type redness often benefit from vascular-focused wavelengths that calm and reduce visible blood vessels. -
Early Signs of Ageing
Clients with fine lines, superficial wrinkles or mild skin laxity find that collagen-stimulating light treatments help firm and smooth the surface over successive sessions. -
Textural Irregularities
Enlarged pores, rough patches or post-acne marks respond well to the gentle heat effect that promotes renewal and refines surface clarity. -
Acne-Prone Complexions
If you struggle with breakouts or post-inflammatory marks, blue–red light combinations can combat bacteria, soothe inflammation and accelerate healing. -
Consistent Skincare Commitment
Candidates who already protect daily with broad-spectrum SPF and follow a basic home routine achieve the best, long-lasting results when they combine professional light therapy with diligent aftercare.
How Light-Based Skin Therapy Works
Light-based skin therapy works by delivering precisely controlled pulses of light energy into the skin, where it’s absorbed by specific targets (“chromophores”) and converted into a therapeutic effect. Here’s how the process typically unfolds:
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Initial Assessment
Before treatment, your practitioner evaluates skin type, pigmentation levels and any vascular concerns. This ensures the correct device settings and wavelength selections for your individual needs. -
Selection of Wavelengths
Different depths and concerns call for different light spectra:-
Broad‐spectrum IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): Tackles surface discolouration and small vessels by emitting multiple wavelengths in rapid succession.
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LED Panels: Use narrow bands of blue, red or near-infrared light to address acne bacteria, stimulate collagen or calm inflammation.
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Fractional Lasers: Deliver focused beams that create tiny columns of thermal injury, triggering a renewal response throughout the surrounding tissue.
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Targeted Absorption
When light meets its chromophore—melanin in pigmented lesions or haemoglobin in tiny blood vessels—it’s absorbed and transformed into heat. This selective photothermolysis gently disrupts unwanted cells or proteins while sparing the surrounding tissue. -
Cellular Repair and Remodelling
The micro-injuries or thermal stimuli generated by the light prompt the skin’s natural healing processes: increased blood flow, removal of damaged cells and activation of fibroblasts. These cells ramp up production of collagen and elastin, strengthening the dermal matrix. -
Treatment Session
Sessions usually last 20–45 minutes. You may feel a mild snapping sensation or gentle warmth. No general anaesthetic is required, and protective eye shields are worn throughout. -
Recovery and Maintenance
Post‐treatment redness or warmth typically subsides within a few hours. A course of three to six sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, is often recommended for optimal, lasting results. Follow‐up maintenance every six to twelve months helps preserve improvements.
By combining precise light delivery with individualised settings, light-based skin therapy offers a safe, non-invasive pathway to clearer tone, smoother texture and firmer, more radiant skin.
Light-Based Skin Therapy FAQ’s
Learn more about LED Light Therapy with Aesthetics By Boss. Discover how it works, who it’s for and everything you can expect with this treatment.
What is light-based skin therapy?
Light-based skin therapy involves the use of specific wavelengths of light to support the skin’s natural functions. It’s a non-invasive cosmetic treatment used to promote general skin wellness.
What kinds of light are used in these treatments?
We typically use LED (light-emitting diode) devices that emit red, blue, or near-infrared light. Each wavelength may support the skin in different, non-therapeutic ways.
Is this treatment suitable for all skin types?
Yes, light-based skin therapy is gentle and suitable for most skin types. We always perform a consultation to ensure it’s right for you.
Does light-based therapy use lasers or IPL?
No. Our cosmetic light-based treatments use LED technology, not lasers or IPL (intense pulsed light), and are designed for skin support rather than clinical use.
What are the benefits of light-based skin therapy?
Clients often notice brighter, more refreshed-looking skin over time. While we don’t make therapeutic claims, light-based therapy may support hydration, texture, and skin vitality.
Does it involve downtime or recovery?
No, most LED treatments involve little to no downtime. You can generally return to normal activities straight after your appointment.
Can this help with breakouts, redness or pigmentation?
We do not advertise our treatments as solutions for medical skin conditions. If you have concerns about acne, rosacea, or pigmentation, it’s best to consult a healthcare provider. However, many clients enjoy cosmetic skin therapy as part of their broader wellness routine.
How long does a light therapy session take?
A typical session lasts around 20–30 minutes, depending on the area being treated and your individual treatment plan.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies depending on your skin goals. Some clients choose a series of sessions for cumulative benefit. We’ll recommend a plan during your consultation.
Is light-based skin therapy safe?
Yes. When performed using professional-grade LED equipment by trained staff, light-based therapy is low-risk and well tolerated by most people.