Red Light Therapy in London

What is red light therapy?

Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment using specific wavelengths of visible red and invisible near-infrared light to support cellular activity in the skin and underlying tissue.

Unlike treatments that work by creating controlled damage to trigger a healing response, such as microneedling or laser resurfacing, red light therapy works without heat, without trauma, and without downtime. The light itself is the therapeutic agent.

Red light therapy may be a good option if:

It is probably not the best choice if:

If your main concern falls into the second list, HIFU, Polynucleotides, or Profhilo are likely to be more appropriate starting points. I will advise honestly at consultation on which treatment, or combination, suits your goals. You can also use my treatment finder for a quick starting point.

Red light therapy pricing and packages

Standalone sessions are £25 for 15 minutes or £35 for 20 minutes. Six-session packages save 20%, at £120 for six 15-minute sessions or £168 for six 20-minute sessions. Red light therapy is also included complimentary after selected treatments, and all treatments begin with a complimentary consultation.

Complimentary after selected treatments

I include red light therapy complimentary after several selected treatments because it works well as recovery support rather than as a standalone miracle treatment. Used immediately after these treatments, it is intended to support the skin during the recovery phase without adding further stimulus or trauma.

These treatments work by creating a controlled stimulus to trigger the skin's own repair and remodelling response. Red light therapy supports that same recovery process through a separate, non-thermal mechanism. It is a support layer, not a replacement for HIFU, Polynucleotides, Skin Boosters, Microneedling with Exosomes or Profhilo.

How red light therapy works, and the wavelengths

The mechanism behind red light therapy is called photobiomodulation. In simple terms, light acts as a stimulus that the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells, can absorb and use to support their normal repair and maintenance processes.

My professional system combines five wavelengths across the red and near-infrared spectrum: 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, 830nm and 850nm. Each wavelength penetrates to a different depth and interacts with tissue in a slightly different way, which is why a multi-wavelength approach is considered more comprehensive than single-wavelength devices.

Red wavelengths (630nm and 660nm) primarily affect the epidermis and upper dermis, the layers most relevant to visible skin concerns including texture, fine lines and surface tone. Near-infrared wavelengths (810nm, 830nm and 850nm) are invisible to the eye but penetrate deeper, where they are associated with supporting inflammation reduction and tissue-level repair processes.

For a fuller look at the research behind red light therapy, see my evidence guide: Red Light Therapy Benefits for Skin.

What to expect from a session

A typical red light therapy session at my Fulham clinic lasts either 15 or 20 minutes under the professional 5-wavelength panel. The treatment is comfortable, requires no recovery time, and can be performed alone or immediately following another skin treatment. Protective eyewear is provided and worn throughout, as near-infrared wavelengths require eye protection.

When used as a standalone course, red light therapy is generally recommended around 3 to 4 times per week, as the benefits measured in clinical research are cumulative and build over a consistent course rather than after a single session. When it follows another treatment, it is included immediately afterwards to support recovery.

What results can you realistically expect?

Red light therapy is a cumulative treatment. A single session provides comfort and recovery support, but the collagen-related benefits measured in clinical research develop over a full course of consistent use, and individual results vary.

Suitability and who should not have it

Red light therapy is broadly well tolerated, including for clients with darker skin tones. Studies have found that red light, unlike blue light, does not stimulate melanin production, which is why it is generally considered a suitable option for clients prone to hyperpigmentation when appropriate settings are used.

Please avoid or seek advice first if:

Protective eyewear is provided and worn throughout every session. As with any treatment, a brief consultation ensures the protocol is appropriate for your specific skin and health profile.

Red light therapy vs other treatments

Red light therapy is not designed to replace the treatments below. It is designed to support recovery from them, or to provide standalone benefit for general skin maintenance between sessions.

At consultation, I will advise honestly on whether red light therapy alone is right for your concern, or whether it would work better as a complementary addition to one of these treatments.

Frequently asked questions