Wound Healing

Low Level Laser Therapy LLLT for Wound Healing

At IMD Laser Clinic we use only the best and most effective technology available on the market today for wound healing and pain management, known as LLLT: Theralse medical grade laser, which is authorized by the highly respected medical professionals and leading cosmetic surgeons.

Theralse medical grade laser technology is a combination of 905 nm wavelengths and a super-pulsed system of light delivery into the tissues with efficacy to a depth of up 4 inches combined with Red Laser 660 nm visible wavelength – all in one head to treat variety of clients with variety of concerns. FDA and Health Canada approved this laser is being used in hospitals, by medical Doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, athletic therapists, rehabilitation clinics, sports medical clinics, wound clinics (internal and external wounds), post cosmetic surgery wound healing, esthetic treatments (anti-aging).

LLLT Therapy Treatment is a remarkably effective non-invasive, non-toxic treatment for tissue healing and pain relief.

The natural healing of wound can be divided into three phases:

  1. the inflammatory phase (this step has the most unpleasant effects as it causes pain)
  2. the proliferatory phase (formation of “granulation tissue”)
  3. the remodeling phase (the final step of wound contraction)

What happens when a Laser light is directed on an open wound?

The laser accelerates these different phases by reducing inflammation, increasing fibroblast synthesis and angiogenesis (production of capillaries) which leads to collagen production. Nutritiens can be supplied more easily o the cells.

Laser also has an Anti-inflammatory Action: Inflammation is caused by blood and serum rushing into the damaged area giving rise to visible edema and pressure related pain in addition to the injury related pain. Laser light reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to provide enhanced joint mobility.

In addition to accelerated wound healing, the main advantage of LLLT for postoperative sport- and traffic-related injuries include prevention of drugs, significantly accelerated functional recovery, and earlier return to work.

General benefits of LLLT include:

  • Pain relief
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Decreased infection
  • Increased circulation
  • Stimulation of cellular growth of both soft and hard tissue

This laser treatment is an excellent choice for both open wounds such as ulcers, as well as internal inflammatory conditions such as gastric ulcers.

Around the world, low level or LLLT therapy has been used for:

  • Pain relief
  • Neuropathy (numbness, burning, tingling, itching)
  • Symptomatic relief of degenerative nerve diseases
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Fractures
  • Ear, nose and throat disorders
  • Bowel cancer

The list seems pretty unbelievable, but it’s all because low level lasers stimulate healing on such a basic level.  They work with the body, no matter what the problem is.

LLLT Therapy explained. What is LLLT?

What it does is stimulates the cells within the body to work correctly and more efficiently. Therapeutic medical lasers heal tissue ailments by sending billions of photons of visible and /or invisible laser light deep into tissue structures.  Tissue naturally contains protein strands called chromophores and cytochromes located in the mitochrondria of a cell, which have the unique ability to absorb laser light energy and transform it into chemical energy for the cell.  This chemical energy is utilized by the tissue to significantly accelerate the healing process and reduce pain in the body naturally.

Is It Right for Me?

Faster Wound Healing: Laser light stimulates fibroblast development and accelerates collagen synthesis in damaged tissue.

Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation: Laser light reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from: cuts, scratches, burns or post surgery.

Anti-Inflammatory Action: Laser light reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to give enhanced joint mobility.

Rapid Cell Growth: Laser light accelerates cellular reproduction and growth.

Increased Vascular Activity: Laser light induces temporary vasodilation increasing blood flow to damaged areas.

Stimulated Nerve Function: Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue can result in “dead” limbs or numb areas. Laser light speeds the process of nerve cell reconnection to bring the numb areas back to life.

If you have pain from injury to your muscles, joints, spine, if you suffer from neuropathy, poor circulation, carpal tunnel, arthritis, also this treatment is right for you if you are suffering from:

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tenosynovitis
  • DeQuervain’s Syndrome
  • Golfer’s Elbow
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Tendonitis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Blackberry Thumb
  • Gamer’s Thumb

The following reasons are typical of many people choosing to have LLLT pain management treatments:

  • Pain in the upper back, neck, shoulder, wrists, hands, elbows or arms
  • Aching and pain increased at night/bed
  • Tingling, numbness, loss of Sensation
  • Weakness in arms and hands
  • Swelling around wrist or hands

What will happen during the treatment?

The therapy is painless and totally non-invasive.

How quickly will I notice an effect?

You will feel benefit each time and leave feeling better. The treatment is painless, and the effects are immediate.

How long will the treatment last?

Treatments can vary in length from seconds to minutes, depending on the condition.

Things to Consider

If you are considering Wound Healing with LLLT there are a number of questions you should ask to help you to decide whether to have a treatment and where to have it carried out.

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to ask us and book a complimentary consultation NOW.