LED/ Luxima

LED Therapy

What is LED?

LED (light-emitting diode) therapy sounds like a hi-tech treatment – and that’s because it is! Developed by NASA to assist with growing plants in outer space, it didn’t take long to discover that LED technology was also highly effective for humans too. For this reason, this light-based restorative treatment naturally found its way into the treatment rooms of skin clinics, medispas and upscale salons to be used as an advanced solution for: 

• Addressing the signs of ageing 

• Skin Clearing 

• Correcting skin tone 

• Reducing inflammation 

What is Involved in the Treatment?

Consultation our amazing team will determine what LED settings and colours will be chosen to suit the patients skin needs. The patient will be placed under the MediLux LED with eye protection and sun protection can be applied after treatment.

What are the Risks and Downtime?

The gentle and restorative nature of LED light means that treatments can be safely performed all year round with no pain, no side effects and no post-treatment downtime, making it an attractive, lifestyle-driven option for clients.

Luxima

What is Luxima?

Lumixa treatments are an advanced, fast and comfortable in-clinic solution that harnesses the power of Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) for the prevention and correction of inflammation, ageing and intrinsic ageing signs. 

Lumixa is a topical gel developed by FB Dermatology, the makers of Kleresca, that contains a fluorophore with an energy profile that is activated when under a 415nm – 465nm wavelength (blue) LED light. The activated Lumixa gel converts blue light into Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE), which stimulates the skin’s own repair mechanisms to heal at the cellular level. 

Treatments with Lumixa stimulate fibroblasts to increase collagen, target the intrinsic signs of ageing and reactivate the skin matrix. Benefits include: 

• “Fluorejuvenation”: stimulation of regeneration mechanisms

• “Skin gym“: reinforces natural defence mechanisms

• Natural glow enhancement

• Anti-redness effect

• Stimulation of collagen production

How does it Work?

The physiological and therapeutic effects of FLE have been explored in several tissues and cells with evidence demonstrating that FLE can positively affect cellular metabolism, increase adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and modulate reactive oxygen species (ROS). A change in ROS is known to positively affect transcription factors responsible for growth, inflammation, cellular proliferation and oxygenation, eventually culminating in augmented tissue repair. 

FLE acts within the different layers of the skin simultaneously, meaning clients can enjoy the benefits of multiple wavelengths of light energy at once on both the epidermal and dermal layers, up to 6mm deep. 

• Blue Light – Targets bacteria and has anti-inflammatory effects 

• Green Light – Targets fibroblasts and induces healing processes 

• Yellow Light – Reduces redness, swelling and boosts circulation 

• Red Light – Boosts blood circulation and increases collagen production 

FLE enhances and maximises the results of blue LED light treatments, thanks to: 

• Hyperpulsed light: cellular interaction superior to conventional LED light 

• Polychromatic light: covers a very wide spectrum of wavelengths, therefore interacting with different receptors in the epidermis and dermis 

• Steady State FLE: constant fluorescence which interacts with the skin continuously during the treatment session 

What does the Treatment Entail?

After consultation, your skin will be prepared by thoroughly cleansing the area. The Lumixa activator gel will be applied to the skin. You will then go under the MediLUX LED for 7-10 minutes, with protective eyewear on.

Then the gel will be removed and specific skincare and sunscreen will be applied to finish the treatment. It will take approximately 30 minutes (not including consultation). You will experience immediate and long-term skin benefits from just one treatment but a series of 5 treatments approximately 1-2 weeks apart is the evidence-based protocol.

What are the Risks & Downtime?

Treatments are non-invasive and suitable all year-round with minimal to no downtime and make-up can be applied immediately after the session. Patients will be assessed to determine if this treatment is right for them.