Effectiveness and tolerability of a LED source in patients with photoageing and pigmented lesions: results of an open study

LED sources have been recently used in aesthetic medicine challenging ageing skin through a monochromatic and coherent light emission that targets specific chromophores. Devices are cheaper than laser systems and clinical results supported by in vitro studies regarding efficacy on fibroblast metabolism and elastin production have been reported. Further indications of LED treatment in aesthetic medicine and dermatology include acne, lentigo spots and small wrinkles. Some devices are also used against dilated pores and for dental whitening. We treated 28 photodamaged patients in an open study and reported effectiveness and tolerability after 12 sessions of LED therapy