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Celluma is a flexible LED panel that delivers specific wavelengths of light to the skin as a form of low-level light therapy, used to aid acne management, tissue healing and skin rejuvenation.
Anti-Aging Clinic can explain how this technology may fit into care, answer your questions, and help you explore the next step with a specialist.
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Celluma is a light-emitting diode (LED) device used to deliver light therapy to the skin, a category often described as low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation. Its panel is shaped so it can be positioned close to the face or body, and it emits specific wavelengths of light rather than the heat-based or ablative energy used by lasers. Different settings emphasise different wavelengths for different purposes, most commonly blue light for acne, and red and near-infrared light for skin rejuvenation and aid of tissue healing. It is a non-invasive adjunct that is often combined with other skincare or medical treatments rather than used alone.
The device delivers light at particular wavelengths that are absorbed by structures in the skin. Blue light is used with the aim of reducing the bacteria (Cutibacterium acnes, formerly Propionibacterium acnes) that contribute to acne. Red and near-infrared wavelengths are intended to be absorbed by components within skin cells and are associated in research with aiding cellular activity, local circulation and the skin's natural repair processes. These are light-driven biological effects rather than heat injury; the strength and consistency of the evidence differs by wavelength and by the condition being treated, and results vary between individuals.
Common uses include aiding the management of mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne (typically the blue-light mode), aiding skin rejuvenation and the appearance of fine lines (red and near-infrared modes), and aiding tissue recovery, sometimes as an add-on after other in-clinic procedures. It is best regarded as an adjunctive treatment rather than a stand-alone cure, and it is not a substitute for medical therapy in moderate-to-severe or cystic acne. A clinical assessment helps match the mode and role of light therapy to your specific concern.
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Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic can help you explore this technology, related treatments, and connected concerns.
Potential advantages include a non-invasive, needle-free and generally comfortable treatment with little or no downtime for most people, no ultraviolet exposure, and the ability to combine it with other skincare or in-clinic treatments. It can be a reasonable option for people who prefer to avoid or reduce medication where clinically appropriate. Benefits typically build gradually over a course of sessions and vary between individuals; some people notice modest change or none, and it does not deliver the results of stronger medical or device-based treatments.
LED light therapy is generally well tolerated and is considered low-risk for most people, but it is not suitable for everyone. Temporary redness, warmth, dryness or mild irritation can occur. Eye protection or keeping the eyes closed is appropriate during facial treatment. It should be used with caution, or avoided, by people who are photosensitive, taking medications or using topical agents that increase light sensitivity, or who have certain conditions such as active skin cancer or a history of light-triggered disorders; anyone with a seizure disorder or who is pregnant should discuss suitability first. It does not treat skin cancers or serious skin disease. If a skin concern is significant, persistent or worsening, a medical assessment should guide treatment.
Related Treatments
A physician-guided program to reduce active breakouts and calm excess oil and inflammation, combining in-office and medical options selected after assessment.
A physician-guided topical and skincare program using evidence-based ingredients to help control acne, oil, inflammation and post-acne marks.
Conditions It May Help Address
The relationship between a technology and a concern depends on the treatment plan, patient assessment, and how the technology is being used.
Acne is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages and skin types. Our physicians assess what is happening in your skin and help you choose an appropriate medical treatment, maintenance and preventive plan as well as your at-home skincare.
Excess oil with clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, or uneven texture.
Darkened patches, spots and texture changes caused by excess pigment and cumulative sun exposure.
Persistent facial redness, flushing, visible vessels or rosacea-related bumps and sensitivity.
Talk with Anti-Aging Clinic about your goals and the options that may be worth exploring.
FAQ
No. It uses LED light at specific wavelengths, a form of low-level light therapy, rather than the heat-based or ablative energy of lasers. This is why it is generally comfortable and non-invasive, though individual sensitivity varies.
Blue light is the mode most associated with acne, with the aim of reducing the bacteria that contribute to breakouts. It is best suited as help for mild-to-moderate acne and does not replace medical treatment for more significant or cystic acne, which should be assessed by a clinician.
Bright LED light can be uncomfortable to look at, so eye protection or keeping the eyes closed is used during facial treatment. If you have an eye condition or light-sensitivity concern, mention it before treatment.
Any effect typically builds gradually over a course of sessions rather than after a single visit, and results vary between individuals. Your clinician can discuss realistic expectations based on your skin and the concern being addressed.
It is often used as an adjunct alongside skincare or after certain in-clinic procedures. Whether and how to combine it should be decided as part of a clinical assessment so the plan suits your skin.
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