Cold Laser Therapy

Fiona Moore RN

What is Cold Laser?

Cold Laser is a Low Level Laser Therapy and refers to the use of low powered laser light. It has also been referred to as “Cold Laser” or “Biostimulation Laser”. It is used to stimulate a biological process. Just as plants exposed to normal sunlight synthesize carbohydrates in their chlorophyll containing tissues (photosynthesis), laser light stimulates the formation and release of our body’s own chemical compounds. In low level laser therapy, the infrared laser energy has a stimulating effect on tissues because it increases cellular energy.

Cold Laser stimulates the production of collagen, the most common protein found in the body and also stimulates the lymphatic flow, helping to eliminate toxins and excess fluids from the tissues, therby stimulating lipolysis (fat loss), and facilitating circulation (bringing more nutrients to the area and simultaneously removing excess toxins, debris and fatty tissue deposits). Studies have shown that the diameter of lymph vessels and accompanying lymph flow can be double with the use of light therapy. This increases the activity of the fibroblasts in the connective tissue that are capable of forming collagen and will aid in the repair process, stimulating tissue granulation - which is part of the healing process of inflamed tissues, such as acne breakouts - thereby healing, repairing, toning and firming the skin.

Low Level Laser Therapy is an effective therapy that works in harmony with the body’s own healing and pain relieving mechanism. It is completely non-invasive, pain-free and there are no harmful side effects from this type of laser therapy.

Fiona Moore is a Registered Nurse and Certified Laser and Microdermabrasion Therapist.