Celluma Light Therapy for the Treatment of Dermal Wounds

In original research conducted at the prestigious Beckman LASER Institute at the University of California, Irvine, Celluma was clinically proven to speed the rate of wound closure equaling or outperforming cold LASERs of similar optical parameters.

The Celluma is medically CE- Marked in Europe for all FDA indications-for-use, as well as for Dermal Wound Healing as a Class IIa medical device in the European Union. Ideal for use following surgery to enhance the healing of incisions or non-healing wounds, Celluma LED red light therapy can help reduce patient downtime and fight infection while increasing overall patient comfort and satisfaction.

Red light therapy has been shown to accelerate tissue repair, decrease wound size and accelerate wound closure, as well as reduce the pain associated with the healing process.

The seminal research for Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), sometimes called LED therapy, was conducted by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center out of concern for astronauts who might be injured or become ill during long-term space flight. In response to this health risk, NASA developed LED (light emitting diode) technology that showed great promise for delivering light energy deep into the body to promote wound healing, and human tissue growth as well as healing burns. The therapeutic benefits of LLLT have been demonstrated in thousands of clinical studies, articles, and peer-reviewed literature to show that the mechanism for action is cellular absorption of photons (light energy) and the increased production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the form of energy which cells utilize to fuel cellular activity. The resulting increase in ATP is then used to power metabolic processes, which include synthesizing DNA, RNA, and the proteins and enzymes needed to repair or regenerate cells.

Low-level-light therapy has been shown to decrease a patient’s recovery time while reducing discomfort levels and enhancing overall outcomes. It is ideally suited following any ablative procedure, as well as pre and post-surgery for the following reasons:

• Phototherapy has been shown to accelerate tissue repair, decrease wound size, accelerate the resolution of erythema, accelerate wound closure, and prevent dehiscence.
• Phototherapy prior to surgery may reduce the incidence of hypertrophic scars and keloids.
• Ongoing post-surgery photo-rejunvenation² (activation of fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin, stimulation of keratinocytes which produce keratin to provide structural strength to the skin).
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation prevention.
• Activation of the mast, macrophage, and neutrophil cells can decrease inflammation and protect against infection.
• Phototherapy is anti-bacterial. The presence of C-acne bacteria can lead to post-operative infections, particularly in shoulder surgery. Using professional-grade LED red light therapy prior to surgery can decrease the presence of this bacteria.