Red light therapy
Definition
A non-invasive treatment using low-level wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cellular function, often promoted for skin rejuvenation, reducing inflammation, pain relief, and wound healing.
Also known as photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), it involves exposing the body to specific light frequencies via LED panels or lasers to enhance mitochondrial activity and ATP production.
Examples
After a week of red light therapy, my skin went from 'zombie apocalypse' to 'filtered Instagram glow-up' without the app.
Skeptical at first, I tried red light therapy and now my wrinkles are hiding like bad exes after a glow-up text.
Red light therapy sessions are basically paying to sit under a fancy tomato grow light while pretending you're photosynthesis-ing your way to eternal youth.
My fitness bro roommate swears red light therapy fixed his 'gains plateau,' but I suspect it's just the placebo of staring at a red disco ball.