FDA-approved in 2002, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a great treatment for many health conditions. Performed at SA Aesthetics, this innovative treatment relieves symptoms when recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic debilitating conditions, such as fibromyalgia.
Learn more here about how LLLT can improve your wellness and function.
What is Low-Level Laser Therapy?
Also called photobiomodulation or cold laser therapy, LLLT employs a small, handheld instrument to deliver gentle, low-frequency light to soft tissues, such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The energy penetrates the skin and targets areas of injury, inflammation, poor circulation, pain, and chronic degradation. As the near-red and red wavelengths of light impact the areas of pain or injury, the body responds by releasing healing factors.
This safe and effective process is truly regenerative, and with treatments that last just minutes, patients experience:
- Less pain
- Better tissue growth and blood circulation
- Reduced inflammation
- Quicker and more complete wound healing
Plus, it may be combined with other therapies to best manage acute and chronic medical conditions. Multiple LLLT treatment sessions spread over weeks can achieve maximum therapeutic benefits, and patients go about their usual activities with no downtime whatsoever. LLLT is virtually painless.
Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Right For My Condition?
That’s a question many people who come to SA Aesthetics ask. To determine this, you’ll consult with our board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, Dr. Susan Aull, before beginning any kind of treatment at our Sarasota office. She will discuss your symptoms and medical history with you, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions about LLLT and other therapeutic services we offer. Based on your health profile and needs, we will recommend the most appropriate treatment possible.
Our highly trained providers feel confident that LLLT’s ability to harness the body’s own healing abilities is beneficial for most people. It has been used successfully to manage many issues, such as:
- Arthritis and neuropathy pain
- Tendonitis (carpal tunnel syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis)
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Bruising, sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries
- Sciatica and herniated vertebral disc pain
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)
- Diabetic and surgical wound healing
LLLT is not recommend for all patients, however. For instance, women who are pregnant, lactating, or contemplating pregnancy should not undergo cold laser therapy. People with active cancer should postpone this treatment, as well. Cold laser therapy is not appropriate for the thyroid gland or eyes.
Low-Level Laser Therapy Near Me in Sarasota, FL
At SA Aesthetics, we specialize in innovative ways to treat people of all ages to look and feel their best. We offer LLLT, microneedling, massage therapy, orthotics, physical, occupational and speech therapy, along with many cosmetic treatments that rejuvenate and refresh the skin.
Learn more about how we can help you live a healthy, vibrant life. Call (941) 487-7244, or request an appointment online. We look forward to serving you!
