“I have to say that I do love red and infrared light therapy and I wish it worked for jowl skin tightening but unfortunately it doesn’t. Red/infrared light therapy alone is very slow acting, so it is more suited to prevention rather than reduction. Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is the most effective non-surgical method for tightening and lifting the jawline, ideally combined with red and infrared LED phototherapy at 630nm and 830nm wavelengths. This combination enhances cell function and metabolism, maximising radiofrequency results by aiding repair and rebuilding processes. In most cases, a course of 6-12 radiofrequency treatments with LED phototherapy is recommended. On this article I am analysing this subject in detail.”
Does red light help with jowls?
Will red LED light help reduce / lift my jowl?
How does red / infrared light maximise the results of radiofrequency?
Tightening and lifting is all good but how do I reduce the size of my jowl?
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Will red LED light help reduce / lift my jowl?
Unfortunately not.
We offer the strongest and best red/infrared LED phototherapy available on the market and we wish we could claim that your jowls will disappear or even be reduced / tightened with it but the honest truth is that they won’t.
The best possible technology to SAFELY and effectively tighten up and lift the jowl / jawline area, and reduce some of the fat there (but still not all), is deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency. This is the gold standard if you want effective results, without the adverse reactions of RF microneedling or HIFU.
We do combine our deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency with our high-power LED phototherapy in the red and infrared wavelengths, to maximise the benefits of radiofrequency.
So we do use red light LED to improve the appearance of the jowl area - just not on its own.
How does red / infrared light maximise the results of radiofrequency?
Red / infrared light LED phototherapy at about 630nm and 830nm wavelengths, respectively, improves cell function and metabolism, by stimulating an enzyme called cytochrome C oxidase.
In this way red/infrared LED phototherapy, provided right after a radiofrequency treatment, will help with all the repair / rebuild processes set off by radiofrequency, resulting in maximising the results of radiofrequency.
On its own, infrared and red light therapy will also help partially prevent the creation of jowls (caused by fat accumulation and skin laxity) and perhaps ever so slightly improve them over a period of months - not days or weeks.
In regard to skin firming (on the jowls or anywhere else), LED light therapy is great for prevention and slow, slight improvement - which is still great - but don’t expect any fast or significant improvement
In regard to fat reduction (on the jowls or anywhere else), LED light therapy does absolutely nothing - contrary to some unscrupulous therapists claim
So use:
Red and infrared light therapy for prevention and slow, subtle improvement on the jowl area
Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency, on its own or ideally with red/infrared light therapy, for actual skin tightening and lifting - and some fat reduction - at a much faster pace
Tightening and lifting is all good but how do I reduce the size of my jowl?
As we mentioned, our deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency can only help with low levels of fat accumulation in the jawline / jowl area - and can definitely tighten up and lift the area, with a course of treatments (ideally 12).
However, there is only one procedure for significant jowl fat reduction and lifting, and that is surgery - which we don’t so - and nothing else.
Do not believe the marketing hype about RF microneedling (get educated about the adverse reactions here), HIFU (get educated by the adverse reactions here) or fat freezing / cryolipolysis (see what happened to 90’s icon Linda Evangelista).
If you have significant fat accumulation and/or skin laxity in the jawline area just get the best possible surgeon and go for surgery.
And for lighter cases, just have the only SAFE and effective non-surgical procedure, i.e. deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency followed by high-power LED phototherapy.
Advanced, infrared / blue / red light therapy treatments in London at LipoTherapeia
At LipoTherapeia we are passionate about phototherapy (also known as photobiomodulation/PBM, red light therapy, infrared light therapy, blue light therapy, LED light therapy etc) and we use the most powerful equipment available today (up to 200mW/cm2), for best results and treatment of large body areas.
We use specialised therapy protocols for skin rejuvenation / anti-ageing, pigmentation / post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), moderate/severe acne, skin redness, sensitive/inflamed/irritated skin, wound healing, sports injuries / musculoskeletal pain and overall wellness / well-being.
Our LED phototherapy sessions are comfortable, deeply relaxing and super-safe and are great to enhance our radiofrequency/ultrasound treatments for skin tightening / cellulite reduction.
On our booking page you can book stand-alone phototherapy sessions or combine them with our other treatments, as an add-on.
Check prices and book an expert LED phototherapy treatment at our London clinic.
Have a treatment in London with the cellulite experts
At LipoTherapeia we have specialised 100% in skin tightening and cellulite reduction for more than two decades and 20,000+ sessions.
This is all we study and practise every day and have researched and tried hands-on all the important skin tightening equipment and their manufacturers.
As strong, deep acting radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the technologies of choice for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, we have invested in the best RF/ultrasound technologies in the world.
(Of course, we keep looking for new technologies every day and if/when a better technology materialises we will be the first to provide it. However, we will never follow the latest ineffective gimmick, just because it’s good marketing to offer the latest hyped up - yet ineffective and/or unsafe treatment.)
Furthermore, over the last two decades we have developed advanced RF and cavitation treatment protocols in order to make the most of our technologies, for maximum results, naturally and safely.
And for even better, faster results, we now combine our RF/ultrasound treatments with high-power red/infrared light LED treatment.
Our radiofrequency/ultrasound/LED treatments are comfortable, pain-free, downtime-free, injection-free, 99.5%+ safe and always non-invasive.
(No unsafe and ineffective RF microneedling or HIFU and no safe but ineffective acoustic wave therapy, superficial RF (bipolar/tripolar/multipolar etc), low power RF/cavitation, electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic massage, cupping, dry brushing and no ridiculous bum bum creams.)
Our focus is on honest, realistic, science-based treatment, combined with caring, professional service, with a smile.
We will be pleased to see you, assess your cellulite, skin laxity or fibrosis, listen to your story, discuss your case and offer you the best possible treatment.
Check prices and book an expert cellulite / skin tightening treatment at our London clinic.
Look Inside Your Skin™ with a Cellulite Ultrasonography™ scan, exclusive to LipoTherapeia in London, and assess your cellulite, skin laxity, post-liposuction fibrosis and more
We are proud to be the first and only cellulite clinic in the world to offer Cellulite Ultrasonography™ to our clients, for accurate assessment, better treatment and enhanced results. Since 2022 we have assessed and provided valuable insights to hundreds of clients to better understand their specific case, see how their skin looks from inside and make informed decisions.
You can now book your Cellulite Ultrasonography™ session and assess your:
Cellulite
Skin laxity
Lipedema
Subcutaneous fat levels
You can also assess the presence and severity of fibrosis and adhesions after:
Liposuction in all its forms, including vaser, smart lipo, bodytite, abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, lipedema surgery etc
Cellulite surgery, such as cellulaze, cellutite, cellfina, subcision etc
Face-lift surgery
Non-surgical procedures, such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU, extreme intensity RF, extreme intensity ultrasound etc
Everything will be shown and explained to you clearly and you can see and understand how the different structures inside your skin affect your appearance.
If there is scar tissue / fibrosis, those will be clearly seen and you can differentiate between fibrosis, water retention or unremoved fat after all types of cosmetic surgery or harsh non-surgical procedures such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU etc.
(DISCLAIMER: Please note that this service is for your informational purposes only and does not constitute medical diagnosis or advice.)
The 45’ appointment includes full assessment and consultation and optional treatment plan for cellulite reduction and/or skin tightening.
If you do wish to have treatment with us, the ultrasound scan, assessment and consultation will be used to optimise your course of treatments and maximise your results.