Skin appearance
Combination 633 nm + 830 nm LED (Omnilux) for facial rejuvenation
Russell, Kellett & Reilly · 2005 · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy
Russell BA, Kellett N, Reilly LR. A study to determine the efficacy of combination LED light therapy (633 nm and 830 nm) in facial skin rejuvenation. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2005;7(3-4):196-200.
What they found
Thirty-one subjects received nine alternating 633 nm (126 J/cm2) and 830 nm (66 J/cm2) Omnilux LED treatments. By week 12, 81% reported significant improvement in periorbital wrinkles and 52% showed a 25-50% improvement in photoaging scores.
Evidence grade
low
Effect direction
positive
Panel relevance
panel replicable
Key outcomes
- 81% reported significant periorbital wrinkle improvement
- 52% showed a 25-50% improvement in photoaging scores (profilometry on periorbital casts) by week 12
- Used alternating red (633 nm) and near-infrared (830 nm) sessions
Protocol details
| Device | Omnilux LED panels (633 nm 'Revive' + 830 nm 'Plus') |
|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 633, 830 nm |
| Irradiance | Not reported |
| Dose (fluence) | 633 nm at 126 J/cm2; 830 nm at 66 J/cm2 (alternating) |
| Session time | Not reported |
| Frequency | Not reported |
| Sessions / course | 9 sessions |
| Study length | Not reported |
| Treatment area | Face / periorbital |
| Study size | 31 subjects with facial rhytids; no untreated control group |
Caveats
- No untreated control group, and the headline wrinkle outcome was self-reported.
- Doses (66-126 J/cm2) are far higher than several other positive trials - a vivid example of how inconsistent 'effective' dosing is across this literature.
- Small sample (n=31).