Red Light Therapy
Transforming the Way
You Age & Heal
Red Light Therapy in Williamsburg, Virginia: Our LIGHTWAVE Capsule is the most sophisticated and versatile full body Red and Infrared LED Therapy treatment available. This powerful capsule utilizes 24,000 high powered LEDs to stimulate the body's natural repair system - improving cellular health, vitality, and overall well being in under 30 minutes. Whether you are looking to address anti-aging, wellness, discomfort, pre or post recovery, or more, we have you covered.
Benefits of Red Light Therapy at
OM Laser & Wellness
LIGHTWAVE Red Light Therapy sessions at OM Laser & Wellness are safe and effective treatments that use specific wavelengths or colors of light to treat a variety of skin conditions and concerns including:
Anti-Aging Benefits: Reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation for a more youthful and radiant complexion.
Pain Relief / Inflammation: Alleviate pain associated with muscle tension, arthritis, and sports injuries
Improved Skin Health: Promote wound healing, reduce acne breakouts, and improve overall skin texture and tone.
Enhanced Cell Health: Boost cellular function and promote faster healing throughout the body.
Increased Energy Levels: Red light therapy can improve mitochondrial function, leading to increased cellular energy production and reduced fatigue.
Other benefits include improved delivery of nutrients to cells, improved immunity, and neurotransmission.
Why Choose the LIGHTWAVE Envy Bed at Our Williamsburg Med Spa?
At OM Laser & Wellness in Williamsburg, VA, we pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art treatments designed to meet your wellness goals. We proudly offer the LIGHTWAVE Envy Red Light Therapy Bed, and here's why:
Cutting-Edge Technology: The LIGHWAVE Envy Bed uses the latest light therapy technology, providing you with the most effective and relaxing experience possible.
Safe & Non-Invasive: Red light therapy is a safe and non-invasive treatment that doesn’t require any downtime, making it ideal for busy individuals.
Personalized Care: Our experienced team will work with you to understand your specific needs and create a customized treatment plan tailored to help you achieve your desired results.
Relaxing Atmosphere: Our med spa provides a calming, serene environment where you can unwind and enjoy the full benefits of the LIGHTWAVE Envy Red Light Therapy Bed.
How Does Red Light Therapy Work?
The ENVY Light Capsule offers full body Photobiomodulation (PBM) utilizing both red and near-infrared (NIR) light. The photon energy found in red and near-infrared light interacts with photoreceptors within our cells called cytochrome c oxidase. This interaction stimulates mitochondria activity, release of nitric oxide, more efficient oxygenation, and improved circulation. Photons trigger a cascade of beneficial reactions throughout the tissue enhancing our body's natural chemistry and systems to promote healing and protective abilities. The therapeutic effects of LED therapy assist the body with relieving pain, accelerates healing, faster recovery, and building collagen. Other benefits include improved delivery of nutrients to cells, improved immunity, and neurotransmission.
One of the most dramatic aspects of red and NIR light therapy is its ability to trigger the release of nitric oxide, often called the "miracle molecule". After just 20+ minutes of light therapy, nitric oxide is released, blood flow is increased, oxygenation levels improve, and an escalation in local circulation that lasts for several hours occurs. By increasing the production of nitric oxide, red and NIR LED therapy further increases oxygenation, improves circulation, stimulates ATP production, speeds healing, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain. This process is completely non-invasive, safe for all skin types, and can be done year round
Nitric oxide is a powerful messenger molecule that naturally triggers healing processes in the body.
Recharge & Regenerate
Your Body
Our body has the amazing ability to repair itself. As we age, cell degradation starts to occur. By dosing the body with therapeutic levels of light energy, our cells can absorb the light to help slow down the aging process. It does this by converting the light energy into usable cellular energy known as adenosine triphosphate or ATP. By increasing ATP, over 24 different positive metabolic changes start to occur, including a release of nitric oxide and a decrease in inflammation. In addition, collagen, elastin, and keratin protein production also increase. Repeated use of LIGHTWAVE Therapy has also been shown to increase RNA and DNA synthesis which helps to replace dead and damaged cells and speed up the overall healing process.
Red Light Therapy Benefits
Light Therapy Has Been Shown To:
Increase vascularity (circulation): Light therapy assists in replacement and new formation of capillaries to dramatically improve circulation. New and repaired capillaries speed up the healing process by carrying more oxygen and increasing nutrients needed for healing and enhancing the removal of waste by-products.
Stimulate the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP): ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. ATP stimulation also increases the energy level in the cell. This improves the cellular functions and their ability to accept nutrients faster and remove waste by products more quickly.
Stimulate fibroblastic activity that aids in the repair process: Fibroblasts are present in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen. Stimulating fibroblastic activity aids in the repair and regeneration process.
Stimulate the production of collagen: Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. Collagen is used to repair damaged tissue and to replace old tissue. It is the substance that holds cells together and has a high degree of elasticity. By increasing collagen production less scar tissue is formed at a wound or incision.
Increase phagocytosis: This process of scavenges for, and ingests dead or degenerated cells. This is an important function for the purpose of clean up and the infection-fighting process. Destruction of the infection and clean up must occur before the healing process can take place.
Increase lymphatic system activity: Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of light therapy. The venous diameter and the arterial diameters can also be increased. This means that both parts of edema (liquid and protein) can be removed at a much faster rate to relieve swelling.
Reduce the excitability of nervous tissue: The photons of light energy enter the body as negative ions. This calls upon the body to send positive ions like calcium and others, to go to the area being treated. These ions assist in firing the nerves, thereby relieving pain.
Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections: This is a part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers, or inflamed tissues.
Stimulate acetylcholine release: Acetylcholine causes cardiac inhibition, vasodilation, gastrointestinal peristalsis, and other parasympathetic effects.
Red Light Therapy FAQs
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• We are the only facility in the greater Hampton Roads area offering the LIGHTWAVE Envy which is only LED company to have five prescription-only FDA clearances in one single system.
• OM Laser & Wellness offers the best technology along with a fully customized hands-on approach - we are with you along the entire treatment journey. Our free consultations are deliberately unrushed to allow honest, informative, and detailed discussions designed to not only inform you but to also gain a proper understanding of your goals while setting realistic expectations.
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Red Light Therapy treatments are non-invasive and are not intended to produce any thermal damage or pain.
Even though appropriate measures are taken to reduce side effects, they cannot be completely eliminated in every case. It is important to notify the treatment facility if you have any problems or concerns such as uncomfortable heat from the pad or panel, prolonged redness of the skin, swelling, itching or severe headaches during or after the treatment. These are all indications of sensitivity to light in which case you would want to discontinue the treatment immediately.
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Treatment paths will vary depending on your goals and needs. We typically recommend at least 6-8 sessions spaced 36-48 hours apart. Consistently is suggested to see change quicker. Once, twice, or three times a week is ideal for the first month or two then patients can taper down to once a week, twice a month, or once a month for maintenance as needed.
Some protocols can provide benefits in as little as one session, while others require a minimum of 10 sessions + maintenance.
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Light therapy is not for everyone. Specific medications or conditions can cause a person to develop sensitivity to light.
The following items may restrict us from being able to treat:
● Acute or Cutaneous Porphyria
● Photophobia
● Epilepsy and Seizures
● Hypomelanism (albinism)
● Pregnancy
The following conditions we highly recommended you consult with your physician before commencing with light therapy.
● Skin Cancer
● Eye disease/retinal abnormalities
● Migraines
● Diabetes
We carefully choose the patients to whom we suggest this treatment.
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Sun bathing, alcohol consumption, smoking and eating habits directly affect outcome of the treatment. Remember to eat well and limit sun bathing, alcohol, and smoking to a minimum.
Drink at least 8oz of water before and after the treatment.
To receive the best absorption and penetration of the light energy during a treatment session, it is highly recommended to be fully undressed (full skin exposure) or have under garments on only, depending on your level of comfort. We also recommend for your skin to be cleansed and exfoliated prior to coming in (similar as if you were getting spray tan). This prevents any lotion / sun screen / makeup / antiperspirants/ etc. from blocking the light energy from penetrating.