Overview

Cold Laser Therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of light. Different wavelengths and outputs of low-level light are applied directly to a targeted area for the body tissue to absorb the light. Superficial tissue is commonly treated with wavelengths between 600 and 700 nanometers (nm). For deeper penetration, wavelengths between 780 and 950 nm are used. The red and near-infrared light cause a reaction, and the damaged cells respond with a physiological reaction that promotes regeneration.

The technique is called “Cold Laser Therapy” because the low levels of light aren’t enough to heat your body’s tissue. Cold laser therapy is also known as:

• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

• Low-Power Laser Therapy (LPLT)

Applications

Doctors, dentists, physical therapists, and other medical professionals use Cold Laser Therapy in a variety of ways. The main uses for cold laser therapy are tissue repair and relief from pain and inflammation.

Inflamation

Dentists use cold lasers to treat inflamed tissues in the mouth and to heal ulcerations. Doctors use it to treat inflammation caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and other chronic autoimmune diseases, reset cranial nerves, and possible viral and bacterial infections.

Skin rejuvenation

Cold Laser Therapy is used to encourage skin rejuvenation. Dermatologists use it to treat various skin problems, including:

• Acne and Acne Scars

• Psoriasis

• Burns

• Vitiligo

• Edema, or swelling of the skin

• Dermatitis and Rashes

Acupuncture

Acupuncturists use Cold Laser Therapy for clients who are uncomfortable with needles. The low-level laser beams can stimulate your acupoints the same way needles do, but without piercing your skin.