LED Light Therapy
Red & Blue Light Therapy
- Treatment time
- Around 20 minutes
- Results
- Calmer skin immediately; cumulative over a course
- Longevity
- Ongoing with regular sessions
- Downtime
- None
About LED Light Therapy
LED light therapy shines particular wavelengths of light onto the skin, which set off a response in the cells underneath. Red light is taken up by the mitochondria, the energy centres of the cells, which encourages repair, collagen and better circulation. Near-infrared light goes deeper to settle inflammation, and blue light tackles the bacteria linked to acne. There's no heat, no UV and no downtime.
You can book LED on its own or add it to another treatment. It works especially well after microneedling, facials or injectables, calming the skin and helping it recover faster.
Key Benefits
- 01Builds collagen for smoother, firmer skin
- 02Settles redness, inflammation and sensitivity
- 03Blue light helps keep breakouts under control
- 04Helps you recover faster from other treatments
- 05Fully non-invasive, with no downtime
- 06Restful: many clients find it a calm pause in their day
Is this treatment right for me?
LED suits nearly everyone. It's gentle and comfortable and works on all skin types and tones. It's particularly helpful for breakout-prone skin, redness and rosacea, and dull or tired skin, and as a recovery boost after microneedling, facials or injectables. The main things to tell us about are any medication or condition that makes your skin sensitive to light.
You may be suitable if…
- You get breakouts or redness, or your skin is sensitive and reactive
- You want a gentle boost to skin repair and radiance
- You've just had another treatment and want to recover faster
- You're not on light-sensitising medication and don't have a condition triggered by light
Your consultation will consider…
- Your main concern, which sets the wavelength: red, near-infrared, blue or a mix
- Any medication or condition that makes your skin sensitive to light
- Whether LED works best for you on its own, as a course or as an add-on
- A realistic timetable, since LED works best with regular sessions
What to expect
Before treatment
There's nothing to prepare, other than coming with clean skin if you can. Any make-up is removed before you start so the light can reach your skin.
During treatment
You lie back comfortably wearing protective goggles while the LED panel is brought close to your face (or the body area being treated). At most the light feels slightly warm. Sessions last about 20 minutes, and you can just relax. When booked as an add-on, it comes after your facial, microneedling or injectable treatment.
After treatment
There's no recovery needed: you can put make-up on and get on with your day. Your skin often looks calmer and brighter straight away, and the collagen boost builds up with regular sessions.
Results & longevity
You'll often see calmer, brighter skin right away, especially if redness is the issue. The deeper benefits, such as better texture, fewer breakouts and firmer skin, add up with regular use. For acne or rejuvenation, a typical course is six to ten sessions over three to five weeks, then a top-up every two to four weeks. The results last as long as you keep the sessions going.
Recovery, side effects & aftercare
LED has no downtime at all. It's one of the few treatments where you can head straight back to your day, or out for the evening, with nothing to cover up.
Side effects
Most people tolerate LED very well. Occasionally there's mild, short-lived redness or dryness, or a headache from the bright light if goggles aren't worn. It isn't used if you take light-sensitising medication or have a condition set off by light.
Aftercare
No special aftercare is needed. Carry on with your normal skincare and SPF. If you had LED after another treatment, follow the aftercare for that treatment.
Side effects are very unlikely, but please contact us if you notice a rash or unusual sensitivity after your session.
- Downtime
- None
- Redness
- None — LED usually reduces it
- Swelling
- None
- Bruising
- None
- Normal activities
- Immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LED really work?
Yes. Skin cells absorb specific wavelengths of light and respond in measurable ways: more collagen, less inflammation and, with blue light, fewer acne-causing bacteria. The results build with regular sessions.
Which colour of light is right for me?
Red and near-infrared for repair, collagen and calming, and blue for breakouts. Many sessions use a combination, and John will choose based on your skin.
How many sessions will I need?
For acne or rejuvenation, a course of six to ten sessions over a few weeks works best, followed by a top-up every two to four weeks. As an add-on, one session helps your skin recover from your other treatment.
Is it safe, and does it use UV?
LED uses no UV and causes no heat damage. It's one of the gentlest treatments available and suits every skin tone. You wear goggles to protect your eyes.
Can I have it after microneedling or a facial?
Yes, and it's one of the best ways to use it. It calms the skin and helps it repair, and you can add it on at a lower price.
How long is a session?
About 20 minutes, so it fits easily into a lunch break.
Your Practitioner
John Dixon
Founder & Aesthetician
John founded Banana Beauty Lab and runs his aesthetics practice, Trusted Touch Aesthetics, here. He specialises in facial balancing and harmonisation, alongside wrinkle reduction and skin rejuvenation. His training is CPD-certified, he is fully insured, and is known for taking the time to assess your face properly, explaining every option honestly and never over-treating — the aim is always a natural result that still looks like you. Clients regularly mention his calm manner, attention to detail and the aftercare follow-up that checks in on how you're healing.