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Low-level laser therapy
low-level laser therapy · LLLT · cold laser therapy · photobiomodulation
A specialist aims a weak laser beam at the sore area. It does not cut or burn. It helps the tissues heal.
For joint and muscle pain, after injuries, and for slow-healing wounds, as your doctor prescribes.
⏱ Duration: a session usually takes 5 to 15 minutes; a course is usually about 10 sessions
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Skin. Skin should be clean, with no cream or makeup in the area.
- Clothes. Wear something that lets you uncover the area.
What to bring
- Your doctor's referral
- Comfortable clothes
How it goes
- You lie or sit comfortably
- You may be given protective glasses
- The probe is placed on the skin or held close to it
- The device works for a few minutes on each spot
- The session ends at the signal
What you'll feel
- Usually you feel nothing
- Sometimes mild warmth
Afterwards
- You can return to normal activities right away
- Avoid sunbathing in the first days of the course. Check with your doctor
- Come to sessions on schedule. The full course matters
Contact a doctor straight away if
- A burn or strong redness in the treated area: show your doctor
Common questions
Is the laser dangerous for the eyes?
You must not look at the beam, so you get glasses. For the skin, this laser is safe.
Does it hurt?
No. Usually you feel nothing, or just mild warmth.