Having stretch marks on your body is never a good experience. Not only can it cause body confidence issues but it can also lead to emotional distress in both genders. Luckily, red light therapy can help you with stretch marks as it shows incredible promise according to many studies.
The best thing about red light therapy is that it’s completely safe and non-invasive, unlike traditional treatments for stretch marks, like plastic surgery. Let’s discuss how red-light therapy works for stretch marks and how you can use it to minimize this problem.
How Does Red Light Therapy Work for Stretch Marks?
According to studies, red light or low-level laser therapy can be an effective treatment for treating fibrosis (scarring or thickening of the tissue) and stimulating the regeneration of skin cells. Here’s how red-light therapy can help you with stretch marks.
Increase Cellular Energy
When the energy levels of your skin cells are low, they fail to perform their function properly. As a result, the dermis layer of your skin falls victim to tearing easily.
Red light therapy penetrates your skin and allows your skin cells to produce more energy. It helps skin cells to accelerate the healing process, which can reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Improve Collagen Production
Low-level light therapy is an effective way to increase the production of collagen in your body. A study published in BioMed Central, states that red light therapy can accelerate the processes that are involved in skin fibrosis, which is basically the production of collagen in your body.
The study also shows that it can support healthy skin regeneration instead of scar tissue, which can reduce existing stretch marks.
Boost Blood Flow
Red light therapy can increase blood circulation in your skin cells, which increases cellular energy, helps with the evacuation of cellular waste, and increases the skin’s healing mechanism. It can positively affect the appearance and formation of stretch marks.
How to Use Red Light Therapy for Stretch Marks
Now that you understand how red-light therapy works to reduce red marks, let’s discuss how to use this treatment at home.
The first step is to buy a red-light therapy device that you can use to start your treatment. There are different types of red-light therapy devices available in the market but we recommend you go with the one that emits visible red light with a wavelength from 630 to 660 nanometers.
That’s because the light with such wavelength specification will reach the entirety of your dermis layer, as this is where skin fibrosis takes place and stretch marks appear. Additionally, make sure that you choose a red-light device approved by FDA, to treat stretch marks.
Once you have the right device, start your red-light therapy treatment with three to five sessions per week. The length of each session should be around 15 to 20 minutes and you’ll need to follow this routine for four to 12 months to see positive changes.
Final Words
Although red light therapy is promising and can help you with stretch marks, you shouldn’t rely only on this treatment.
We recommend you pair red light therapy with a high-quality topical ointment (or any other traditional medical treatment) to stimulate skin health.
Lastly, if you’re already following a medical treatment, don’t start red light therapy without consulting your dermatologist.