Cosmetology. Appliances for Regeneration and Aesthetic Medicine. 5 VIP phototherapy

Doc. MUDr. Leoš Středa, Ph.D. .

APPLIANCES FOR REGENERATION AND AESTHETIC MEDICINE 5

B82172 Course in English 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University

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VIP PHOTOTHERAPY AND FOTONYX

Definitions

VIP phototherpay = visible incoherent polarized light Fotonyx = quasi monochromatic polarized light

VIP phototherapy acronym from English: visible incoherent polarised light therapy Light sources sending a beam of polarized, but not focused. Simplified application to larger area.

This type of phototherapy uses the biolamp, which is shortcut for biostimulation lamp

Historical Overview (1) 80th Zepter biolamps (Switzerland), Bio-V (Czech) halogen bulbs used for polychromatic lightemission, polarization by reflection, fan cooled Advantages: access for home care (no eye damage) Disadvantages: polarization by reflection has low efficiency, polychromatic light consists from antagonist components (e.g. red spectrum has stimulation effect, while the green spectrum is calming)

Historical Overview (2) After 2000: biolamps have a LED light source, linear polarization more than 99% efficiency.

Fotonyx method (Biotherapy): quasi-monochromatic polarized light with narrow spectral half-width.

Approaches biological effect of biolamps to soft-lasers effect without the risks of laser applications

Light penetration into the skin  An important parameter for therapeutic results: the depth of penetration of light into the tissue and the efficiency of light.  Red polarized light as measured by the Institute of Physics Academy of Sciences has shown that such light penetrates animal tissue to a depth beyond 4.5 cm.

Light penetration into the skin(2)

The principle of biolamps 1. Photochemical activation: supplies the necessary activation energy of molecules and accelerate the reaction

(photochemical changes) 2. Cell membrane: polarized light organizes liquid crystal molecules, which affects energy transfer between lipids and proteins 3. Influence to mitochondria within cells, analogy: intracelluar power station

Biolamps effect overview (1) 1. Biostimulation - tissue after polarized irradiation occurs : in the mitochondria increases the ADP to ATP

conversion. Higher ATP supply stimulates higher protein synthesis in endoplazmatic reticulum.

2. Anti-inflammatory - non-specific stimulation of humoral immunity.

Biolamps effect overview (2) 3. Analgesic - reducing the sensitivity of nerve endings and increasing the threshold for pain (prรกh bolesti), human mind not even notices the pain

Cosmetic effects  deep penetration into all skin layers  acceleration of cell and tissue regeneration  increased oxygen supply due to higher perfusion  strengthen the immune mechanisms  activation of self-healing processes in the skin

 collagen and elastin production activation in dermis  resistance to ultraviolet radiation increase  energy production stimulation by increasing ATP

Cosmetic Applications (1) Acne - anti-inflammatory and biostimulation effects lead to suppression of inflammatory symptoms of the skin. Prevention of postacne scars.

Application of 2-3x daily for 10 minutes.

Color Therapy: „color shower“ = alternating red and blue light.

Cosmetic Applications(2) Acne - case report: three-month treatment of acne in 18 y.o. patient

Cosmetic Applications(3) Allergy to cosmetics. Anti-inflammatory and biostimulation effects tend to suppress skin symptoms. Application 2-3times a day for 15 minutes.

Colour therapy: anti-allergy spraycolored alternately red and green light.

Cosmetic Applications(4)  Cosmetic allergy dermatitis - case report: treatment of patient 26 y.o. 

Cosmetic Applications(5) Antiaging - positive effect to collagen multiplication in dermis, through which the skin becomes firm and elastic with reduced wrinklelines. Gets bright, fresh and smooth look. Applications 1 to 2 times a day for 15 minutes

Cosmetic Applications(6) Antiaging case report: wrinkles around the eyes reduction

Cosmetic Applications (7) Scars - suppression of fresh scars and prevention of keloid production (after operations, injuries, etc.) Begin applications as soon as possible, 2timea a day for 10 minutes

Cosmetic Applications(8) Scars prevention case report: patient with burnt skin after 15 days biolamp treatment

Cosmetic Applications(9) Hair loss - visible effect particularly in environmentally damaged hair in women. For male pattern baldness transient improvement in young patients under 25 y.o.

Application 2times daily for 10 to 15 minutes

Cosmetic Applications(10) Hair Loss case report: a young patient with hair loss from stress causes, no family disposition

at the beginning after 2 months after 5 months