Why ALL LED Masks Are Flawed (Factual Non-Sponsored)

[@jenab8884]

Omg i got hot spots from my mask. So happy I went under a 'Woods Lamp' light at school. The mask i was using said its ok if he lights touch the skin. The parts that touched my skin were the very location the lamp showed big brown spots forming😮. IM HORRIFIED. I hope its not perminent.😢

[@Dr_Abs]

This is exactly what I was describing in the video, contrary to what most people believe!

[@jenab8884]

Im happy I caught it as soon as I did bc I would have definately kept using it completely clueless to the damage that was slowly taking form. . For the non-believers, I urge them to find a woods lamp asap and see for themselves. I do want to still use LED light therapy for other uses. What was the medical grade LED light therapy company you suggest called?

[@Loufi303]

Dr. Abs I much appreciate your content, but would you please consider NOT adding music below your speech? It's very distracting and doesn't really add anything, in terms of production value. I know YT itself has been pushing their catalog with muzak, and every second content creator now adds it below their speech, instead of using it to bridge the gaps (if any exist) between talking segments. One third of people are auditory learners, and for us it's particularly annoying, but others (like myself) are not native speakers. A substantial number of people have hearing issues, and for these people the added noise (and that's how it is mainly processed) isn't exactly a joy either. If anyone would like to listen to music, there's so much quality music to be found on youtube and elsewhere: that's not what we are here for? Thank you for your consideration, and please don't take offense.

[@Dr_Abs]

Thanks so much for the feedback - I'll definitely take this into consideration!! No offense taken whatsoever :)

[@Tacome99]

Well if these treatments are giving positive results and working within the limits of practical science and business today, what’s the problem?

[@NickMorpethBScPhysiol]

Succinct, accurate and factual as always. Love it Abs!

[@elemis2826]

The masks have worked better for me than infrared laser treatments.

[@Lanshin]

Hi there! Learning a lot from your vids that I so appreciate. I saw a question in here about the Celluma panels and thought you said you “wouldn’t go anywhere near it” Do I have that right? Is yes, would you mind sharing why? Thank you! ❤

[@Dr_Abs]

Thank you. There's many reasons: power, peak tolerance, heat dissipation, medical licensing etc.

[@ISJRx]

@@Dr_Absdo you have a mask or led you do recommend?

[@Dr_Abs]

@@ISJRx there's one for £99 (I think) coming in September which I can't speak about yet which could be one I recommend

[@A1day1pz]

@@Dr_Absspeak about it. I’m subscribing and I’ll be waiting. I was going to buy that theraface mask. But I’m going to wait to see what you recommend. 👍🏾 good video.

[@NicolaAnnePearce]

Thank you for all your advice Dr Abs. I live in Dubai, where would you recommend having sunekos treatment done here or should I rather book with you in London?

[@angieb1able]

Is there one that you would recommend?

[@sumairaasghar1628]

Are led masks any good for brown or dark skin ?

[@cally2895]

Many people, including me can’t afford dermalux panel. What other options are available at affordable prices. Thanks.

[@Dr_Abs]

Keep an eye out as they may be making a much cheaper version soon 😉

[@TJTutorials]

This really makes so much sense ❤

[@carlywainwright7073]

Interesting video...many thanks. I am looking at buying some kind of LED device rn but it's a total minefield of options...will keep an eye on what dermalux bring out. Do you have any thoughts on the Maysama panels/devices?...They all seem to have pulsed light and this seems to be the selling point although I'm not sure I quite understand why this is beneficial.

[@Dr_Abs]

I suppose you could think of pulsed light as led that goes off every few seconds or whatever the interval is. I'm not a fan personally, but, broadband light in the form of Sciton BBL is fantastic in my opinion. My personal recommendation is to go for something like intofaces.com when the website goes live. It'll probably be around £299 so is more affordable than big panels. I haven't looked into the Maysama devices but maybe it can be a future video.

[@mebm-y5q]

@@Dr_Absyes! Please do a video on the Maysama Led masks

[@Fioneenacockeen]

Thank you . Have you any opinions on the dermawave console?

[@MisterNobody-mq8ww]

Thank you for your content, very helpful and enjoyable. You gave a very positive review of the Dermalux. I can't decide between a Dermalux and a panel. A high-quality panel costs much less than a Dermalux and will have a lot more power and wavelength options and coverage. Can you please advise why a panel is not a better option other than portability? I would like to get a red light device ASAP, I am not getting any younger 😀

[@MichaelZepp-m1x]

Dear Dr. Abs, First of all, thank you very much for your many great videos! Regarding LED or LowLeverLaser treatments, what is your opinion on these Emerald Lasers (green laser) for the reduction of fat deposits or cellulite? Thank you in advance for your reply!

[@Dr_Abs]

Thank you 🙏 Emerald I think is one of the worst ones I've seen in the industry. I actually had experience with it and realised how poor it was. For fat loss you're better off speaking to coaches like Richard Smith in my latest podcast or Coach Stephen Thomas or Bart Kay. You'll get much better value for your money with them than the emerald laser

[@MichaelZepp-m1x]

@@Dr_Abs Thank you very much for these clear words! i will take this into account and refrain from the treatment!

[@aroundthediningtable]

Hi Doc, I tried ny friend's current body led eye mask and half hour later, my milia seed right under the eye became enlarged and redder! Is there a link between this and led....

[@agnesdsilva7582]

Wow I was wondering which one to buy, one of videos was Dr. Anil Rajani mask and it seems to distribute evenly, can u share your thoughts on it pls before I end up blowing $425 which then converted into INR will be a bomb to spend

[@Dr_Abs]

I'll take a look

[@RebeccaTiffany1]

@@Dr_Abswhat were your thoughts on Dr RajaniMD PlasmaGlo mask? It seemed like the perfect mask for me but I don’t like that it says fda cleared and patent and couldn’t find either to be true

[@Dr_Abs]

Looks like a complete waste of time to me

[@seabreeze4559]

@@Dr_Abs please talk about currentbody's devices and their specs because they claim to have professional grade devices and the prices certainly match (it's a huge UK supplier too)

[@aprilsantiano3816]

While I see wisdom on your premise, can anyone explain why my skin has improved so much on LED Mask - it took my skincare game to the next level. I think it also has to do with where you are getting your LED Masks from? Omnilux has been a leader of producing LED Panels for so long....they must know what they are doing....

[@MelissaMelissa-ge6jx]

I appreciate your content. I listened to all of your videos about led and am interested in purchasing one now. A new one from a big KZbinr who is also a doctor in aesthetics recently hit the market and the marketing and his videos explaining it sounded promising - no heat, correct wavelengths, etc. But I was surprised the customer service would only give me the joules and then refuse to answer any other questions. Even when I told them my negative experience with another mask they wouldn’t give me any info on how they were different. They claimed to be patented but wouldn’t even tell me what was unique via the patent - the mask design, the bulbs, etc. It gets good reviews online but I’m going to save my money if they refuse to answer questions about the product. He had some other interesting looking products too but they unfortunately lost a purchase.

[@Dr_Abs]

You did the right thing. There's a mask coming in September for about £99 which I think will be one of the best. Stay tuned because I'm going to do an interview with the creator about it on the new podcast coming soon in a couple weeks

[@MelissaMelissa-ge6jx]

@@Dr_Abs Looking forward to that interview. I have been debating whether to get a Dermalux. Would much rather spend £99 if it’s an effective option. Would especially like to know how they solved the problem in this video.

[@Sally-lb2sk]

@@Dr_Abs Did you do the interview?

[@ananditasahu2242]

Is protoch or winston good then ?

[@SarhaSwati]

Any recommendation on effective red light pannel, looking for a full body pannel, that can benefit the whole body and be for antiaging and reduce pain.

[@jaksmaksgreen1736]

Interesting, my eye doctor is giving me red light therapy for my eye condition. I’ve already had one treatment. I have two more to go.

[@Angelinabug]

Will LED facial mask pose risks on the moles on my face?

[@seabreeze4559]

all stimulation to cells can be mutagenic, yes. Take photos before to detect any changes EARLY.

[@heatherlynn4652]

Thank you for this. Just cancelled my purchase of a mask and bought a panel instead

[@Dr_Abs]

The only mask that solves the optical distribution problem at the moment is intofaces.com

[@gabalorpheduck3734]

What about the current body one ? I bought one , and it works , when i cut myself whith a razor blade, it heals faster. ( Its my experience). In the comments , i see that you might promotote the dermalux.. However this machine can be quite dangerous with the blue wavelength..I dont know if you mention it. Is it the goal to have more radiance. we clearly know that some masks gives more energy ? but is the goal ? some people wants just reducing inflammation, maybe? Moreover , is there a scientific consensus about redlight and its dangers ? I'm not a scientific, but if you are pragmactic: it boost cells production => boost the risk of mutations => and cancer .. => If no one gives me a clear answer, i dont think i miss a lot to buy a mask which emits less radiance and using it less frequently. Moreover in one video you say that moisturizers are useless.. However, if you have a good amount of emollient in your mosturizer, or if you put , your humectants before your oil, the humectants should be trapped. I must admit that im doubting about your content. Maybe you should be more clear, give more studies( facts, possible consequences , and what is about your opinion) , give an analysis of the product directly. I m more lost now than before... It is just a feedback, and i share my insecurities, dont take it personally. Thank you, for your videos even so. You still open my mind on a set of issues about health. Im sorry for my english, im french.

[@ClaUDiishmoO]

If you could recommend an at home red light laser device which would your recommend that’s affordable?

[@Dr_Abs]

Wait a couple months just in case dermalux make a more affordable one soon

[@sonyaesman5489]

@@Dr_Abs they didnt afterall!

[@trevorthompson5776]

On the Qure Like the device but it’s only good for a year after that if it fails you’re out of luck because they don’t repair them when it’s most likely the battery as rechargeable anything doesn’t last forever this is a major oversight on design imho. On such a highly regarded product even Apple can replace their battery all be it a hassle.

[@MlleSupreme]

Hello hello from Vietnam! Would love to hear your thoughts on EMFACE! Thanks a lot ! 😊

[@ISJRx]

@drdray Thoughts?

[@Fsds96]

I’ve rosacea,skin sensitive and intollerant. I’ve some doubts. Sometimes I do TRIWAVE Dermalix treatment at my dermatologist but I can’t do it consistently because it takes time and money. Can I use current body mask at home maintenance? Eg 1 time a month dermalux and 2-3 times a week current body led mask…

[@Dr_Abs]

Use this instead, it will hopefully transform your skin :D www.intofaces.com

[@Fsds96]

Interesting! Is it produced by Dermalux, the same company that produces the professional devices? It just came out, right?

[@Dr_Abs]

Yeah I think it is. I may even do some teaching about the mask in the future like a video perhaps, let's see. I've actually just got the mask myself so hopefully I'll do a review soon

[@annw9]

Hi ! I was wondering what you thought of Celluma devices since they’re CE marked ? Thanks !

[@Dr_Abs]

Medical CE is what you want to look for, not CE. Cellular doesn't make sense to me - they talk about needing less distance but the body doesn't are about distance because photoreceptors dont react differently based on how far the radiation has come from. Therefore the only real metric there that's needed is power and it has much less than dermalux

[@stevenbaker8816]

@@Dr_Abs your not taking into account the inverse square law, if you are positioned too far away from the light source the energy of light reduces as the photons travel through space, it's physics. More power does not equal greater efficacy, you can actually deliver too much power. Cellular responses follow the biphasic dose response.

[@Dr_Abs]

I have taken it into account. You haven't taken into account the ability of the receptor to respond independently. The law also doesn't link to opticians distribution. The distance away is taken into account when designing the device - a device further away can give more power as we can see already on the market.

[@Dr_Abs]

Optical*

[@Dr_Abs]

Too much power isn't an issue when we know the market limit is 240J/cm2 and these devices are nowhere near.

[@laurag6996]

My Omnilux mask just died. I’ve used it and seen mild results over the years. In your opinion, is there a mask or a panel out there that is worth the money? ( I don’t have thousands of dollars in my budget, but do you know of anything in the hundreds?) thank you!

[@Dr_Abs]

Intofaces.com will release a mask in a few months for £300 I think. I've seen it, used it and did them a video review they'll probs launch with too.

[@sherylzimmer802]

Do you have an opinion about the new theraface LED mask? Might it get around the proximity issue by the number of LED lights embedded in the mask?

[@Dr_Abs]

No because the number increasing introduces a new issue of thermal management which they haven't solved. The LEDs themselves also have less accurate spectral widths compared to something like the dermalux. This is a fact and something even theraface cant deny

[@sherylzimmer802]

thanks for you reply. Is the issue of thermal management a safety issue? Can you also please explain what you mean by less accurate spectral widths?@@Dr_Abs

[@sherylzimmer802]

Also, I was just looking at the Theraface clinical trial. i dont see any safety issues reported and they do show a statistically significant improvement on several metrics related to skin appearance. Would love your thoughts on that study. Do you know if Dermalux home has a clinical trial completed on their device? I can also call them and ask.

[@Dr_Abs]

It's not a safety issue - it's an issue of getting what you pay for. When excess heat builds up and disrupts optimal functioning, by the time you're towards the end of treatment it's barely doing anything because optical intensity is reduced so much. Dermalux maintains peak output start to finish time after time which can be proved which is why I use it. The spectral width speaks about the ability to actually produce the wavelength Intended. For instance it might say 633nm on the box but it could be putting out a load of 590nm because it's so inaccurate. Whereas in Dermalux, I know the worst I'll get is 631 or 635 (+/-2nm). The fact that many companies don't publish stats like this are a clear and obvious sign to qualified people like myself that it's a load of rubbish. Unfortunately the general public don't know, which is why I make videos like this 😊

[@Dr_Abs]

The 'study' by theraface is laughable. All dependent variables were measured subjectively and no proof was provided by way of histological analyses. This is typical of a company that puts more into marketing than science and tries to fool the public with it in my opinion.

[@calbkat9345]

Please review Dr Rajani led mask

[@Sara-yw9lz]

Is celluma led light good?

[@Dr_Abs]

I don't think so - it has no independent control of each wavelength as far as I'm aware. It also has much less power if I'm not mistaken.

[@VNH05]

@@Dr_AbsI was thinking about Celluma too.

[@gf9111]

but ive read that they did an experiment on athletes, they used rlt on the back part of their legs and discovered that the front part also received the benefits! so your video is kinda invalid, the skin is still getting the benefits even if there are spaces between the leds

[@Dr_Abs]

Your comment is completely invalid. Peripheral biological change and local irradaition are two completely different things. Mester in the late 20th century showed systemic benefits long before they looked at atheltes.

[@gf9111]

@@Dr_Abs i think i know whats happening here, you are discrediting all other rlt masks because you are promoting your own product, or someone is paying you to endorse them, there are some terrible masks out there, but talking bad about the good ones like omnilux is suspicious, you KNOW the omnilux mask still works even when the leds are kinda spaced apart

[@Dr_Abs]

I don't have a mask to sell 😂 I received no payment for stating metrics which are factual. Find me a single metric in the video that is an opinion or wrong 😂 i specifically avoided subjectivity so there is no bias and things can be double checked.

[@Dr_Abs]

Omnilux does not have the med licences that dermalux does - this is a fact whether you like it or not

[@bettyyu4112]

Faradbeauty LED mask is net like LED mask.

[@zepho100]

About about reflection and refraction? You haven't accounted for this for something against the skin.

[@Dr_Abs]

The interview was only a limited amount of time

[@zepho100]

@@Dr_Abs though it’s important when discussing optical coverage and energy to the skin.

[@Dr_Abs]

As is not doing everything in one video so people don't sit at the screen for 12 hours. I've discussed that topic in other videos.

[@zepho100]

@@Dr_Abs The topic was total illumination delivered to the skin yet that wasn't communicated in its entirety. Are you new to this science? You have to take into account user distance and light spread (degree of lenses) as well. Homogeneous spread is one factor to look at though you need to take account refraction and also reflection of the skin to get a real picture of actual light delivered to the skin, if that even really matters. If you have any videos detailing a deeper knowledge of this then I'd like to see it. 🙂

[@Dr_Abs]

@zepho100 Yes, I've spoken about these things in other videos over the years. To expect everything in one video would make it several days long.

[@tara55886]

So Omnilux is crap??

[@Dr_Abs]

Best mask available atm is intofaces.com because it's solved the optical distribution problem

[@LisandroAAG]

@@Dr_Absavailable? This was posted months ago and the website shows nothing yet.

[@Dr_Abs]

Yeah it's annoyingly slow unfortunately. Not heard anything myself either

[@lindagarza7570]

Are you paid by Dermalux?

[@Dr_Abs]

I don't have a contracted position with them. However, they do use my talks to educate people on LED technology.

[@1c2h3e4u5n6g]

This makes sense ✨✨✨

[@Dr_Abs]

I'm glad! I'm unhappy about the fact I'm the only one that seems to know it though 😕

[@rubypriceallen9584]

Dr Rajani’s Plasma Glow mask does this- if not - it at least does a better job of it..

[@Dr_Abs]

Haven't seen it yet but maybe I should take a look

[@traceyfehn7840]

would love a response to your statement because I have been seriously considering purchasing this one. do you own it?

[@Dr_Abs]

@@traceyfehn7840 intofaces.com seems to me to be the only mask in the world that gets around the optical distribution problem at the moment

[@allegra1952]

@@Dr_Abs you are talking since long about it, but still the website is not operative and our email being asked! How come?thanks.

[@rubypriceallen9584]

@@traceyfehn7840 I just got it and am enjoying it! I feel like the lights to cover more surface area but I don’t have the science to prove it…