Some things in life take patience and dedication. From losing weight, to mastering a new skill, to breaking a habit, there are many activities that don’t have immediate results, and this can be discouraging to many people. This is particularly true in our current era of immediate gratification, where you can get your Amazon delivery in less than a day, and we’re sold quick fixes in the form of miracle supplements and fad diets.
It’s safe to say that, like any health and wellness approach that’s worth its salt, you likely won’t see immediate results from red light therapy. This can lead people to slack off on treatments or quit them altogether out of the erroneous belief that it’s simply not working. To avoid this, it’s best to know what you’re in for ahead of time and plan accordingly. Here’s a quick primer on how long it takes for red light therapy to work and what to expect from your treatment.
It May Take Up to 4 Months to See Results From Red Light Therapy
It helps to think of red light therapy as exercise for your cells. Much like with weightlifting for your muscles and cardio for your heart and lungs, red light therapy strengthens your cells’ ability to produce energy (how exactly does it do this? (This article explains the process in detail). You certainly wouldn’t expect significant changes to your physique after one or two trips to the gym. Similarly, you must go easy on your cells: it’s a gradual process.
However, just as each individual responds to exercise in their own unique way, some people may see faster results than others. Eventually, however, changes will come if you’re willing to persevere. No one goes to the gym every day for three months without seeing some changes. The problem is that so many give up before this point.
Consistency Is Your Greatest Ally for Seeing Red Light Therapy Results
To see results, make sure you’re using your device the minimum recommended 1-3 times per week. Sessions should generally be between 20-25 minutes long. While the more frequent the sessions the better (every day is ideal), increasing the length of individual sessions has not been shown to increase efficacy. For a more detailed overview of how often you should use red light therapy, check out this blog post.
Making dinner, working out, helping with homework, preparing lunch, doing laundry - the list of things you have to do in a day - not even counting a full days’ work - is exhaustive (and exhausting!) We realize it can be difficult to incorporate yet another 20-30 minute activity into your day, particularly one that involves mainly being still with blackout goggles on. It’s well worth it, though. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate self-care into your day.
What Happens When You Do Achieve the Desired Results?
Your pain is all but gone; your eyesight has improved; your skin is firmer and younger looking: now what? Should you maintain the same schedule? Or can you stop treatments altogether? The answer lies somewhere in the middle.
We don’t recommend stopping treatment, unless your issue is completely resolved, for instance, a wound that’s healed completely without scarring. For chronic or aesthetic issues, once you’ve achieved the results you’re looking for, you may go into the maintenance phase of treatment. This means you can go down to 1 session per week, or whatever you feel comfortable with. If your symptoms start to reappear, simply ramp up treatment once again. For optimal and sustained health benefits, however, we recommend making daily or near-daily treatments a permanent part of your routine.
At The Queens Med Spa, we’re excited to offer red light therapy as part of our comprehensive wellness services. Our experienced and friendly staff are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported throughout your treatment.
Booking your first appointment is simple—just visit our website or give us a call, and we’ll help you schedule a convenient time to begin your journey toward rejuvenation and improved well-being.
Experience the benefits of red light therapy today at The Queens Med Spa!
Take advantage of our monthly special that gives you free PEMF with your red light session.
238 Barrie Street
Thornton, Ontario
L0L 2N0
705 250-9544
Thank you to Rouge Canada for an informative blog post :)
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