Deep wrinkles, fine lines and scars can add years to your appearance, but even the most sophisticated skincare routine may not give you the results you need. 

Facial rejuvenation techniques such as light therapy and laser skin resurfacting treatments are one option for reducing wrinkles and creating a youthful appearance; however, these often require ongoing visits to your local physician’s office and interrupt a busy schedule.

GentleWaves technology, the same light-based technology used at many medical spas and facial rejuvenation centers, may soon be in the palm of your hand. Light Bioscience, LLC has recently received the FDA’s stamp of approval for its at-home treatment device.  The product is designed with GentleWaves technology, a process that emits a powerful light directly onto the skin’s surface and may imitate the treatment at the physician’s office. 

Is it really time to cancel those appointments? How does this anti-wrinkle device work?  

 How GentleWaves Technology Works 

GentleWaves is a non-ablative treatment that can produce smoother, suppler, and youthful skin with its painless process. It can be used to reduce:

• Fine lines Wrinkles
• Skin pigmentation
• Pore sizes
• Age spots
• Small scars

Photomodulation is the process of exposing the skin to low-intensity light waves; these coded pulses of light create a reaction on skin cells to stimulate collagen production, and can also break down any aging skin tissue that is causing pigmentation. Most people need at least 3-4 sessions to see a noticeable improvement, and light therapycan be used with other skin resurfacing treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and nonablative lasers.  

GentleWaves technology can be found in many medical spas and facial rejuvenation centers around the country, and continues to be one of the most popular anti-wrinkle and anti-aging therapies in the industry.

About the GentleWaves Periorbital Wrinkle Treatment Device 

Instead of turning to the physician’s office for treatment, you may soon be able to enjoy the benefits of GentleWaves at home. The FDA clearance means that the device will be sold as an over the counter anti aging product; it is the first product ever approved by the FDA for the treatment of periorbital wrinkles, and may offer a convenient way to enjoy the benefits of light therapy on your own schedule.   

The handheld LED device is attached to a small console, and is simply held in front of the skin’s surface to emit the light at a steady pace. Each session is quick and simple, and does not require an extensive skincare regiment. Since the device also uses the GentleWaves Photomodulation technology, there are no side effects such as redness, peeling, or discomfort.

Non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments are a simple way to improve the texture, quality, and appearance of aging skin, but consistent therapy and treatment is required before you see results. The GentleWaves Periorbital Wrinkle Treatment Device may soon become one of the easiest ways to maintain an anti-wrinkle treatment program that gets results.  

Even better results can be achieved with a combination of chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and other skin resurfacing techniques.