Photobiomodulation (Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy)
Light that helps your cells heal
Photobiomodulation (PBM), also called red light or low-level light therapy, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to energize the cells that repair your skin. It is painless, produces no heat damage, and takes only minutes.
Red light (around [630 to 660] nm) works in the skin’s surface layers, where incisions close and scars form. Near-infrared light (around [810 to 850] nm) reaches deeper into the tissue, where swelling and bruising settle. We use both before and after surgery to help you heal faster and more comfortably.
How PBM supports wound healing
- More cellular energy. Light is absorbed by the mitochondria, the power plants inside your cells. They produce more ATP, the fuel cells use to repair and rebuild tissue.
- Faster incision closure. Energized skin cells and fibroblasts multiply and migrate across the wound more quickly. In an abdominoplasty trial, the light-treated side of each scar looked significantly better in the first six months than the untreated side.
- Less swelling and bruising. PBM improves local blood flow and lymphatic drainage, helping the body clear fluid and pooled blood.
- Less discomfort. PBM calms inflamed nerve endings, so many patients feel more comfortable in the first days after surgery.
- Gentle around the eyes. Because it is non-invasive, PBM can be used near delicate eyelid and facial incisions, with protective eye shields in place.
The regenerative effects
HBOT does more than deliver oxygen for the duration of a session. Repeated treatments signal the body to build and repair:
- Collagen and elastin production. PBM stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen, supporting firmer, smoother skin as you heal.
- Better scar quality. By speeding up the early stages of healing, PBM helps incisions mature into flatter, less noticeable scars.
- Improved circulation. Light therapy supports the formation of new capillaries, bringing oxygen and nutrients to healing tissue.
- Balanced inflammation. PBM helps your body move out of the inflammatory phase and into rebuilding sooner.
- Skin quality benefits. Beyond surgery, ongoing sessions can improve tone, texture and fine lines.
Your treatment schedule
Dr Myint will personalize your plan.
Each takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
Learn More About Photobiomodulation
You relax under a light panel or mask with protective eyewear in place. Most patients feel gentle warmth or nothing at all. There is no pain and no downtime.
Yes. PBM is non-invasive and does not damage tissue. It can be used over closed incisions and sutures from the first days after surgery, once your surgeon clears you.
We always use protective eye shields or goggles. Our team positions the light so your eyelid and facial incisions are treated safely.
Tell us if you take medications that increase light sensitivity, have a history of light-triggered seizures, have active skin cancer in the treatment area, or are pregnant.
No. Lasers used for resurfacing heat or remove tissue. PBM uses low-energy light that stimulates cells without heating or injuring the skin.
Home devices are usually much weaker and vary widely in wavelength and output. Our medical-grade system delivers measured, consistent doses. Ask us before using a home device during recovery.
Many patients notice less swelling and bruising within the first week. Scar and skin quality improvements build over the following weeks.
Yes, and they work well together. HBOT increases oxygen delivery, and PBM helps your cells use that oxygen to produce energy for repair.
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