This ones parameters are pretty good (this is the mask that FaceLITE used as the predicate device in their 510(k) submission.) Wavelengths shorter than 600nm tend to scatter, rather than to penetrate deeply into the body tissues. 47 (2013) 774780. It is not that the device wont be effective, it is just that you really wont be able to gauge whether it is comparable to masks that have been found to be effective. This has good wavelengths and irradiance, but it is super expensive. Under the spotlight: mechanisms of photobiomodulation concentrating on blue and green light. De Cordova, J. Note: some of the links below are affiliate links where I will earn a commission from your purchase. Also, you wont know what you are working with and you may be wasting your time and money using the device. This only has one strap across the back, so this might be one where you might want to buy an extra velcro strap to help you better customize your fit. Fournier N, Fritz K,Mordon S. Use of nonthermal blue (405-to 420-nm) and near-infrared light (850- to 900-nm) dualwavelength system in combination with glycolic acid peels and topical vitamin C for skin photorejuvenation. But it is helpful to know what it is to either calculate the power density or to identify the ideal treatment time. Irradiation with a wavelength of 415nm can destroy the P.acnes but it doesnt address the associated inflammatory problem. 1053-1084). 1 year warranty [again, this is surprising given the price I would expect 2 year warranty]. It is the power density of a beam that will determine more than anything else (apart from wavelength) the magnitude of the bioeffect in the target tissue (Calderhead, 2018). But one thing I didnt note was that I get 15, 10 minute sessions before having to charge it again. The efficacy of low-power lasers in tissue repair and pain control: a meta-analysis study. In Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine (pp. If you come across a mask that you are curious about, I recommend identifying the wavelengths used, the irradiance and the treatment time. Pigment cell & melanoma research, 27(5), 822-826. Also I couldnt confirm if the wavelength of the NIR was 760-900 or if it had a more narrow band. I tried to include the most popular masks and any masks that I could find information on in the FDA 510(k) database. ), Here is a Cheat Sheet for Deals on the 7 flexible masks made by the same manufacturer. The only difference is it is missing the strap for the top of the head and it is, Then for other territories, pricing varies a bit depending on where you are so Current Body gave me a code to just give people. It has been reported for a continuous wave system that shorter irradiation times with a higher intensity (irradiance) got significantly better results in first passage human gingival fibroblast proliferation. Another major downside is that it doesnt include NIR. You can find this in both Shape A or Shape B. If LED therapy is administered several times prior to a UV insult, a mechanical trauma such as a CO2 laser treatment or a surgery, one may prevent undesirable consequences such as sunburn, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), or hypertrophic scarring, respectively. Barolet goes on to talk about those applications, ocular symptoms (typically with blue light), discontinue sessions if any side effects occur, Many companies cite evidence from in vitro or animal studies. Bhat, J., Birch, J., Whitehurst, C., & Lanigan, S. W. (2005). But I guess one bonus is that they provide some white paper results (which should be taken with a grain of salt but they are better than nothing.). For example, Light Salon recommends 10 min sessions. Calderhead RG. International journal of cosmetic science,38(4), 325-345. Red light can help this process because it stimulates collagen synthesis and fibroblast formation, anti-inflammatory action, energy production in mitochondria, and DNA repair (Barolet, 2018; de Freitas & Hamblin, 2016; Hamblin, 2016). Russell, B. Annals of biomedical engineering,40(2), 516-533. They didnt provide the irradiance but they provided the fluence, and using that to calculate the irradiance gave a shockingly low number (1.5 mW/cm2). Hamblin, M. R. (2016). Reduction in inflammation due to light therapy is one of the most accepted LLLT effects (Lopes-Martins et al., 2007). Efficacy of blue light vs. red light in the treatment of psoriasis: A doubleblind, randomized comparative study. Inflammatory acne lesions contain bacterium, P. Acne, which has porphyrins415nm is the optimal wavelength for porphyrin absorption. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine: The Official Journal of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 39(2), 180-188. Calderhead, G., & Tanaka, Y. A higher irradiance often means a shorter treatment time. Dermatologic Surgery, 43(3), 371-380. The light energy helps to enhance our cellular potential (helping our cells to function more efficiently), promote oxygen utilization within the cell, and generate cellular fuel (or ATP) (Barolet, 2018; de Freitas & Hamblin, 2016; Hamblin, 2016). Ng, J. N. C., Wanitphakdeedecha, R., & Yan, C. (2020). Laser-Tissue Interactions. A difference of even 5nm from the peak can in some cases dramatically lower the action potential (Calderhead, 2018). In Handbook of Low-Level Laser Therapy (pp. Lightemitting diodes in dermatology: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. (Also, this isnt mentioned below but take into consideration convenience. It has been suggested that oxidative stress is an early step in the process of cellular damage incurred by blue LED exposure even at low doses (10 J/cm2) (Nakanishi-Ueda et al., 2013). I have written to the company to ask if they will report the irradiance. This next figure from Kim and Calderhead (2011) further illustrates the confirmed mechanisms of action for the three main endpoints of 830 nm LLLT (633 nm has beneficial effects as well), namely wound healing, the anti-inflammatory response through acceleration and quenching of the post-wound inflammatory phase and pain attenuation. Typically, there are no safety concerns for LEDs unless they are blue or if the device uses a very strong power (>100 mW/cm2). Kleinpenning, M. M., Otero, M. E., van Erp, P. E. J., Gerritsen, M. J. P., & van de Kerkhof, P. C. M. (2012). Photomedicine and laser surgery, 32(2), 93-100. A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and split-face clinical study on LED phototherapy for skin rejuvenation: clinical, profilometric, histologic, ultrastructural, and biochemical evaluations and comparison of three different treatment settings. This is new and I couldnt find it for sale on its main website, but I found it here: I would pass on this one because the Omnilux Contour and FaceLITE are identical but cheaper. Sawhney, M. K., & Hamblin, M. R. (2016). However, the energy density is not the key determinant of the devices efficacy. Three wavelengths of light that have demonstrated several therapeutic applications are. Skin rejuvenation is strongly linked to the wound healing process. Calderhead, R. G., & Omi, T. (2014). (Mechanism of Action), Things to keep in mind (including notes about blue wavelengths), Some IG posts Ive done on the LED use, results Ive seen, and. Hope this was helpful! Weinstabl, A., Hoff-Lesch, S., Merk, H. F., & Von Felbert, V. (2011). Sanclemente, G., Medina, L., Villa, J. F., Barrera, L. M., & Garcia, H. I. If the cell has a function, e.g., collagen and elastin synthesis by fibroblasts, it will perform that function more efficiently. Posts like this take me a ton of time, so I appreciate your support if you do choose to shop through my links. It is quasi flexible, but it it wont lay flat on its own. Many LLLT devices have been commercialized without FDA or other medical regulatory approval because the light output is below a nominal hazard level. AlmeidaLopes, L., Rigau, J., Amaro Zngaro, R., GuidugliNeto, J., & Marques Jaeger, M. M. (2001). Photomedicine and Laser Therapy, 23(4), 355-361. Comparison of the low level laser therapy effects on cultured human gingival fibroblasts proliferation using different irradiance and same fluence. This mask is similar to the flexible shape of the Omnilux. Sorbellini, E., Rucco, M., & Rinaldi, F. (2018). However, the appropriate range of values of irradiance and fluence are not widely agreed upon. Differences in visible lightinduced pigmentation according to wavelengths: a clinical and histological study in comparison with UVB exposure. And 415nm appears to be best and many recommend using it in combination with red or NIR (but blue +red has more evidence). Lasers in medical science,29(1), 257-265. Different wavelengths (e.g., 904 nm, 780860 nm, and 890 nm) have produced conflicting results. Photochemistry and photobiology, 84(5), 1091-1099. This mask uses red and NIR and discloses the irradiance, so those are two positives. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy,7(3-4), 196-200. In the red wavelength, this uses 620nm -750nm (thats a HUGE span not great at all. Barolet, D., Roberge, C. J., Auger, F. A., Boucher, A., & Germain, L. (2009). Laser therapy, 20(3), 205-215. Note: You dont want to know the joule (J), you want to know the J/cm2. On the lower threshold, I think 5mW/cm2 is a good bottom value, but I would prefer something closer to 40 since the majority of the studies used 55mW/cm2 (and it also means that it is more likely that I can wear the mask for 10 minutes versus 30 minutes, which some of the masks with the lowest irradiance suggested). 1-36). 415nm has been found to be beneficial for the treatment of acne (inflammatory lesions respond better to blue light than noninflamatory lesions like whiteheads and blackheads). The 590nm wavelength really doesnt have evidence to support it, but at least there isnt evidence it is actually determinantal (like 390 or other blue wavelengths). The Qure mask has the same wavelengths, shape, and nearly identical irradiance as the DDG Spectralite and it has an app that goes with it. This is the most gimmicky LED maskapparently this one also has rose quartz crystals. Also, while it only recommends 8 min sessions, the frequency is 7 days a week (I prefer the masks that can make a recommendation for fewer days a week given the irradiance). Also, you have to wear it for 30 min 7 days a week (bc the irradiance is so so low) and there is only a 1 year warranty. Clinical efficacy of self-applied blue light therapy for mild-to-moderate facial acne. Even within different studies on the same animal models, there can be contradictory findings. And you can do a single color at a timeso I would stick to red or an occasional blue treatment if you have a breakout all over your face (but really, you could just spot treat a pimple with a handheld device that combines 415nm and 630nm which is more effective than 415nm alone). Very expensive mask and the company is very guarded about the wavelengths and power. The combo of 633nm red light and 415nm blue light is recommended because the red light also tackles inflammation and appears to improve the efficacy on noninflammatory lesions (Greaves et al 2015). Medical Laser Application, 21(3), 165-175. One good sign was that it comes with eye protection (as it should since it uses blue wavelengths). Since I talked about this at length above, I wont say much more. If the device has an imprecise wavelength, then that means you arent getting as pure or high quality a light. Denda, M., & Fuziwara, S. (2008). The results Ive seen from using LED mask for a year, Key Parameters (what you really want to look for when assessing masks), How does Low Level Light Therapy Work? *Update: In December 2021 the price increased from $395 to $429. So if you are more likely to consistently use a 3 min mask versus a 10 min one, I would get the Qure mask (and I would stick with the red setting for the primary mode to consistently use). Fluence or Energy Density- The Recommended Dose, FLUENCE = (IRRADIANCE x .001) x TREATMENT TIME IN SECONDS. Unfortunately, this one doesnt use evidence-based wavelengths AND they have a very wide band (ideally you want a specific wavelength with maybe +/- 15 nm variation,. Wu, Q., Xuan, W., Ando, T., Xu, T., Huang, L., Huang, Y. Y., & Hamblin, M. R. (2012). Evidence has been also reported indicating the higher efficacy of the combination of different wavelengths in LED therapy than monotherapy (Opel et al., 2015; Jagdeo et al 2018). If the cell is damaged or compromised, it will repair itself, or be repaired. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 9, 115. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 11(2), 21. So if you made it through all of those and wanted a cheat sheet that summarizes all of the info (minus the new masks that had been added since my initial post in Jan 2021), here is a summary sheet. In: Madan V. (eds) Practical Introduction to Laser Dermatology. Light irradiation with low power density has been reported as a noninvasive, non-carcinogenic, atraumatic, with no known side effect therapy to many diseases and undesired conditions. Gupta, A., Dai, T., & Hamblin, M. R. (2014). One plus is that it has a good wavelength for red and it seems like you are able to choose either the blue or the red setting. T. Nakanishi-Ueda, H.J. A., Kellett, N., & Reilly, L. R. (2005). However, if you live in the US, because of the exchange rate (they are based in the UK), this one may end up being pricier than some of the other ones that are identical to it (i.e., CurrentBody, PRIORI). Low level light therapy with light emitting diodes. The wavelengths and the irradiance for each wavelength are as follows (note that you cant just add up the irradiance for each wavelength to get the total irradiancethe only time the irradiance is additive is when the wavelengths are sharing a double chipinstead I would say that that red setting ranges from 11-40 mW/cm2) and the red+ blue setting ranges from 40-60: 415nm (60 mW/cm2); 605nm (26 mW/cm2); 630nm (26 mW/cm2); 660nm (40 mW/cm2); 880nm (11 mW/cm2). Bonus: Because this is sold at a variety of places, you can often find it on sale. IEEE Journal of selected topics in quantum electronics, 22(3), 348-364. A prospective splitface doubleblind randomized placebocontrolled trial to assess the efficacy of methyl aminolevulinate+ redlight in patients with facial photodamage. Low-Level Laser (Light) Therapy for Cosmetics and Dermatology. Handbook of Lasers in Dermatology, 307327. Im not sure whether the measurements include the bumps for the straps (the measurements for the Omnilux and other flex masks dont). Among clinical studies focused on skin rejuvenation, fluence values ranges from 1.2 J/cm2 to 126 J/cm2, with the median being 66 J/cm2. Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 43(3), 541-550. The one thing different about this mask compared to the other Shape A masks is that is has goggles that can be attached and it is a lot more expensive. When that gap gets large that indicates low quality LED). So really, my TOP picks are Omnilux, Current Body, Light Salon, FaceLite, and Priori. Journal of Dermatological Science,89(1), 11-18. This one is available LOTS of places. Mitochondrial signaling in mammalian cells activated by red and nearIR radiation. New addition to list as of 6/11/2021. The main benefits seen in clinical trials of LLLT for skin rejuvenation (in other words, excluding research focused specifically on inflammation) are: Biopsies have shown increased collagen and elastin production that would account for many of these benefits. In order for LED masks to actually be effective, the wavelength and irradiance are key. There are 2 treatment modes: Anti-aging (Red 633nm with NIR 830nm) and Acne mode (red plus blue 415nm). A. Lasers in surgery and medicine,44(3), 218-226. Proposed mechanisms of photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy. So thats a big lesson to not assume two masks would have the same irradiance if they have the same wavelengths, number of lights, and look identical. Omnilux and FaceLite are almost identical except they differ in terms of the, Here is where it gets complicated and super nuancedOf the 7 masks that are all made by the same manufacturer, the manufacturer told me that all 7 have the exact same wavelengths and irradiance. The clinical and histological effect of homeuse, combination bluered LED phototherapy for mildtomoderate acne vulgaris in Korean patients: a doubleblind, randomized controlled trial. So while it doesnt have my ideal wavelengths, using the mask consistently is what is most important. Stating at present, the published literature strongly suggests 830nm for all aspects of wound healing, pain, inti-inflammatory treatment and skin rejuvenation, with a combination of 415nm and 633nm for light-only treatment of active inflammatory acne vulgaris. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology,88(1), 51-67. Efficacy of homeuse lightemitting diode device at 637 and 854nm for facial rejuvenation: A splitface pilot study. Then it uses orange (590-620nm) which doesnt have evidence to back up its claims, And the other major downside is that it doesnt have Near Infrared. Phototherapy with light emitting diodes: treating a broad range of medical and aesthetic conditions in dermatology. I would pass on this one because the Omnilux Contour and FaceLITE are identical but cheaper. The use of wavelengths in LLLT at 400nm or lower should be utilized in practice with extreme caution. (Serrage et al., 2020). Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 11(2), 125-128. Nikolis, A., Bernstein, S., Kinney, B., Scuderi, N., Rastogi, S., & Sampalis, J. S. (2016). In a meta-analysis of of low-power lasers in tissue repair and pain control (Enwemeka et al., 2004), 633nm had the largest effect size and 780 had the smallest. Wunsch, A., & Matuschka, K. (2014). Lloyd, A. Photobiomodulation stimulates fibroblast proliferation, collagen synthesis, growth factors, and extracellular matrix production by activating cellular mitochondrial respiratory pathways (Ablon, 2018). Gold, M. H., Andriessen, A., Biron, J., & Andriessen, H. (2009). Serrage, H., Heiskanen, V., Palin, W. M., Cooper, P. R., Milward, M. R., Hadis, M., & Hamblin, M. R. (2019). beam area (cm2) at the tissue surface (not the size of the aperture). (Calderhead & Vasily 2016). 2013 Mar;32(1):41-52. I would personally skip the blue setting entirely and just use the red setting. Alternatively, using too low of an irradiance and the photons absorption will be insufficient to achieve the goal. This does not impact your cost. But turns out that isnt the case! Then you take 18/600 = 0.03 W/cm2 and multiply that times 1000 to get 30 mW/cm2. Enwemeka, C. S., Parker, J. C., Dowdy, D. S., Harkness, E. E., Harkness, L. E., & Woodruff, L. D. (2004). But onebigdownside of this mask is that it doesnt have NIR. I also only focused on face masks, versus hand held devices or panels because I had to narrow it down somehow and since I enjoy using the mask bc of its convenience that is what I focused on. It is $296 after you use the code VANESSA10. Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update. Here are a few snippets: Some other interesting applications that still have very little research on them were outlined in Barolet (2008). On that note, I-smart marketing LTD submitted a 5, Transparency from the company as to what the irradiance is (and the. And for me the large size is a negative because I always wonder where to store it. Lasers in medical science,35(2), 307-316. Devices with extremely low irradiance probably wont have any determinantal effects, but they can be a waste of money and time. (Note that if any new mask comes out that happens to look like these, you cant judge equivalence just by how it looks! Some studies of using a wavelength of 420-443nm found that unintentional, It is usually used with red and/or NIR as otherwise it can cause skin darkening (Calderhead, 2020), The use of blue light in particular (400500 nm) is additionally surrounded by significant controversy relating to the premise that the margin between safe blue light and potentially damaging ultraviolet (UV) light is not well defined. (Serrage et al., 2020). This is the mask that I used from Nov. 2019-Dec. 2020. Ideally, you would want to see 633nm), the blue wavelength is better (405nm to 420nm wavelength, 415nm is the ideal), but blue light comes with downsides to consider and eye protection is necessary which this doesnt provide. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 129(12), 2751-2759. Duteil, L., CardotLeccia, N., QueilleRoussel, C., Maubert, Y., Harmelin, Y., Boukari, F., & Passeron, T. (2014). This includes The Guidelines for Skin Exposure to Light in the International Standards Manual (IEC-825) which states that an exposure of less than 200 mW/cm2 is safe, and the marketing and the use of therapeutic LLLT is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This should be the bare minimum requirement. IUBMB life,62(8), 607-610. The odd thing is that the parameters provided in the journal articles were not ideal. They report their power density, but if they didnt here is how we could find it. While those studies can be useful, it is important to note that studies that examine the effect of LLLT therapy tend to find a much larger effect in animal studies than in humans (e.g., Woodruff et al., 2004). Some of the limited studies using yellow light were not able to be replicated by different researchers. I found two journal articles that provided some information but otherwise the company declined commenting. Whilst the perceivable dangers of LLLT are mainly related to retinal damage (both clinician and patient) and skin burn (mainly related to shorter UV wavelengths), the safety of LLLT is well documented in a number of standards such as US Code of Federal Regulations, American National Standards Institute and the International Standards Manual, and other laser safety books and review articles [21, 22]. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine: The Official Journal of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 29(2), 179-184. Identical to Omnilux and FaceLite (in Shape A) and SkinLite. Non-invasive peri-orbital rejuvenation: Radiofrequency dual radiowave energy source (rf) and light emission diode system (LED). Croatia: InTech, 215-252. If it uses Blue light, the best choice is 415nm. Photobiological basics and clinical indications of phototherapy for skin rejuvenation. Green light (490560nm) and white light (400670nm) did not affect the barrier recovery rate (Denda & Fuziwara, 2008). If the wavelength is not correct, optimum absorption will not occur (and without absorption there will be no reaction). This one is the one I think I would choose if I went with a hard-sided mask because it has great wavelengths, one of the best irradiance, and it has a neck attachment. I produce this content for free, but if you found this helpful & would like to support my work, I would appreciate if you shop through my links or use my affiliate discount codes. Later studies by Trelles and others found 633nm (82 mW/cm2; 98J/cm2) and 830nm (46mW/cm2; 55 J/cm2) improved post procedure wound healing. Lasers in surgery and medicine, 50(6), 613-628. (2016). (2005). Barolet, D. (2018). Major downside right off the bat is that it uses a blue wavelength that isnt the one that has been found to help with acne (415nm) but has been found to induce hyperpigmentation. Keep in mind that lower irradiance (<50mW/cm2) is less likely to induce skin hyperthermia (heat) leading to potential deleterious effects (Barolet et al 2016). Does the mask manufacturer provide the specific wavelengths? A systematic review of at home devices used for nonesthetic purposes (e.g., wound healing, scars, pain, and cognitive function) found that devices finding significant results had irradiances ranging from 8-50 mW/cm2 (Gavish & Houreld, 2019). Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery, 37(1), 4-16. I was sent the mask by the brand to try (with no string attached) and I loved it. Trelles, M. A., Allones, I., & Mayo, E. (2006). But it doesnt make Light Salon any better than any of the other flexible masks that I cover in this post. Multiple roles of cytochrome c oxidase in mammalian cells under action of red and IRA radiation. In an animal study, Blue light (430510nm) delayed the barrier recovery, whereas red light (550670nm) accelerated it. The optimal clinical irradiance is considered to be around 40150 mW/cm2 (Calderhead, 2018; Sorbellini et al., 2018). doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-5322-1_20. At higher doses (e.g., 50 J/cm2 ) and after 24- hour exposure, it was shown that cellular viability was significantly reduced to 74%, leading to a significant increase of cellular injury to 365% of the control.. If the irradiance is too high, the photon energy will be transformed to excessive heat in the target tissue; the mask may get hot and can inhibit the treatment or even create undesired outcomes. Among clinical studies focused on skin rejuvenation, irradiance values ranges from 6 mW/cm2 to 150 mW/cm2, with the median being 55 mW/cm2. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 2(3), 44. Indo, S. Suenaga, T. Hisamitsu, T. Ozawa, H. Yasuhara, R. Koide, Blue LED light exposure develops intracellular reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, and subsequent cellular injuries in cultured bovine retinal pigment epithelial cells, Free Radic. This matters because research has found that wavelengths between 700-770 have been reported to not have any significant activity (Gupta et al., 2014; Karu, 2010; Wu et al 2012). Therefore, LED light therapy aids skin rejuvenation through increasing collagen production and decreasing collagen degradation (which can be seen with the tightening of lax skin and the reduction of wrinkles). Chung, H., Dai, T., Sharma, S. K., Huang, Y. Y., Carroll, J. D., & Hamblin, M. R. (2012). So if you had a bad breakout on one cheek, you could just have the blue light treatment there and use Red + NIR everywhere else. (2008). Current Status of Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy in Dermatological Practice. There is no fixed value of fluence that always produces a positive LLLT effect. Photomedicine and Laser Therapy,22(4), 323-329. If the medicine is incorrect, i.e., an irradiance which is too low (resulting in no effect) or too high (resulting in photothermal damage), no amount of playing around with the dose will achieve the optimum result.
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