Is Light Therapy the same as Laser Therapy?

Is Light Therapy the same as Laser Therapy?

There are some similarities between these therapies. Although sometimes referred to as Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Light Therapy uses LEDs of specific wavelength and power density to promote healing. It is much safer than laser therapy, which, if used incorrectly, can heat up the skin and cause damage. In reality, the body does not distinguish between light coming from a laser device to that coming from LED device. The wavelength (colour) gets absorbed regardless of where it comes from. Although the proponents of Laser devices claim that because lasers a more powerful, the light goes much deeper – this was proven to be false. The depth of absorption of light is dependant solely on the wavelength (colour) of light not the power of the device.