Abstract
Home-based photobiomodulation is a popular treatment modality for patients seeking non-invasive aesthetic treatment.
Studies demonstrate that photobiomodulation is efective for skin rejuvenation, which is aimed at improving the overall
appearance of the skin by reducing fne lines and wrinkles and improving skin texture, skin tone, and dyspigmentation.
Most current skin rejuvenation research focuses on treatments in women. However, men’s aesthetics remains an underserved
market. A combined red light (RL) and near-infrared (NIR) light-emitting diode (LED) has been designed specifcally to
target male skin, which may have diferent physiological and biophysical properties compared to female skin. Herein, the
safety and efcacy of a commercially available RL and NIR (633, 830, and 1072 nm) LED array designed to be worn as a
face mask was assessed. Primary outcomes included adverse events and facial rejuvenation as determined by participantreported satisfaction scales and quantitative digital skin photography and computer analysis after 6 weeks of treatment. The
participants reported overall favorable results and improvements in all individual categories, were satisfed with the treatment,
and would recommend the product to others. The participants perceived the greatest improvement in fne lines and wrinkles,
skin texture, and youthful appearance. Photographic digital analysis demonstrated favorable improvements in wrinkles, UV
spots, brown spots, pores, and porphyrins. These results support the use of RL and NIR to treat male skin. Advantages of
the LED facemask include its safety, efcacy, convenient home-based use, minimal associated downtime, simple operation,
non-invasiveness, and appreciable results in as few as 6 weeks.
Participant‑reported outcomes
After the 6-week treatment period, participants were asked
about overall improvement and asked to rate the level of
improvement they experienced in the same facial aspects
they were asked about on the baseline survey. Participants
again used a 5-point scale from 0 (no improvement) to 4
(very noticeable improvement). In regards to cold sore outbreaks, participants were asked if they experienced a change
in the number or frequency of cold sores during the treatment period compared to baseline. Participants were also
asked about their experience using the device, including
level of comfort, erythema, side efects, ease of use, whether
they would recommend the product, and overall satisfaction
with the mask.
Full clinical study can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gqgw3deH
