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 Face the light: laser light therapy
Zoë Butters looks at a gentle treatment for the skin
to combat ageing: light therapy with Omnilux Revive, interviewing
its proponent, laser medicine expert Dr Robert Glen Calderhead
FOR THOSE OF YOU who have spent hours
enjoying the long days of summer, basking in the sun’s harsh ultraviolet
rays or are trying to counteract the natural effects of ageing,
then you may find yourself in a dilemma about which treatment to
seek.
Omnilux Revive may present one of the better
alternatives. It is the latest revolutionary breakthrough in photo-therapy
skin care. Suitable for men and women, Omnilux Revive is a harmless
non-surgical light therapy that helps reduce the appearance of the
visible signs of ageing and damage to the skin caused by time spent
in particularly harmful sunlight. It stimulates the skin’s natural
moisture renewal process by deeply hydrating and plumping the skin,
all in a relaxing soft bath of light.
Dr Robert Glen Calderhead has had a long and
distinguished career in laser medicine. Originally from Scotland,
Calderhead has resided in Japan for the better part of nearly three
decades and is the author and co-author of more than 130 scientific
papers on biomedicine and photo-therapy. Dr Calderhead has also
been the author and collaborator of 10 books on laser therapy, laser
surgery and simulation surgery. Through his many years of experience,
he knows all too well how effective and beneficial photo-therapy
is to those suffering dermatological distress.
‘The biggest advantage is low levels of light,
in a non-thermal and totally damage-free manner,’ he tells Lucire.
This is done by ‘targeting the reparative cells, and by increasing
beneficial substances—in particular our own antioxidants produced
by the reparative cells. Light at special wavelengths or colours
selectively activates these cells.’
Omnilux Revive is a successful treatment for
skin rejuvenation, wound healing, treatment of sun damage including
non-melanoma skin cancers and an especially effective treatment
for common forms of acne. ‘Light therapy works extremely well on
any inflammatory acne. Two independent internationally published
trials have found success rates of between 79 and 90 per cent clearance.’
This ‘clearance’ came about by using a combination of blue and red
light therapy, twice a week for four weeks. The ordering of colours
used is important: to attack acne, the blue light must be used before
the red. ‘The blue light kills the bacteria first. The red light
attacks the inflammation, immune and hormonal components.’
Although a course of nine treatments is recommended,
the great thing about Omnilux Revive is that it can be used either
as a single dose or over a period of time for those who seek long-term
results. During the 20-minute session, the client will encounter
a warm, pleasant feeling under the light beam, as it surrounds the
face with thousands of light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
radiating the pure red light. ‘Light therapy supports the natural
cycle of healing,’ says Calderhead. Unlike laser treatments, there
is no need for recovery time.
Many clients notice immediate effects with the
treatment; however, every client is different. The first signs you
may notice are a clearer, brighter and smoother complexion, sometimes
even after the first treatment.
Some might get the impression that Omnilux Revive
is a cure-all, but each individual must listen to their beauty therapist
or doctor in regards to future skin care recommendations. ‘Light
therapy does make the epidermis look plump and clear, but it should
be supported with suitable, ongoing quality skin care. As an adjunctive,
True Solutions [distributor of the Omnilux Revive] have seen extremely
successful results with MD Formulations
and Priori skin care ranges, as prescribed by a trained beauty therapist.’
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