BIOPTRON
Application and Action
INDEX
FOR THIS PAGE
| INTRODUCTION
| WHAT IS LIGHT THERAPY? | ADVANTAGES
|
APPLICATION
INDICATIONS
| WOUND
HEALING | PAIN RELIEF | SPORTS
INJURIES | SKIN CONDITIONS | COSMETIC
INDICATIONS |
S.A.D.
(SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER)
| HOW
TO USE | TREATMENT PROGRAMMES |
NEW WAVE
IN HEALTHCARE
Over
the past couple of decades professionals and patients alike have
welcomed a wealth of changes and improvements in healthcare. In
the scientific world there has been excitement over numerous innovative
breakthroughs, with research highlighting the efficacy of various
new treatment. Some of these harness the most modern state of the
art techniques, while others draw on natural resources and mechanisms
as old as time. Many of the most successful examples area combination
of both ancient and modern ideas.
A
BREAKTHROUGH IN MEDICINE:
BIOPTRON
LIGHT
THERAPY SYSTEMS
The
BIOPTRON Light Therapy System is a powerful light therapy technology
demonstrating a remarkable design of visionary commitment. In the
early 1980's a team of scientists discovered the significance of
polarised polychromatic light. Based on this research the BIOPTRON
Light Therapy System was created (2).
Since
1988 BIOPTRON AG has invested in further sophisticated research
and new product developments necessary to achieve optimal clinical
effectiveness in light therapy treatments.
Consequently,
the BIOPTRON Light Therapy System draws on more than 20 years experience
and is used by physicians and nurses in hospitals and by families
and individual users at home, all benefiting from the positive effects
on the human body.
The
patented technology of the BIOPTRON Light Therapy System can enable
clinical success with consistently remarkable results in the prevention
and treatment of various medical disorders. High quality technology
and innovative design with simple use and with no known adverse
effects. BIOPTRON Light is a supportive tool for both clinical and
home settings.
What
EXACTLY IS LIGHT AND LIGHT THERAPY?
Light
is the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum, as seen in
the array of colours present in a rainbow. The difference in these
colours of the rainbow are based on their wavelength. Then at the
higher frequencies are the gamma and X-rays, ultraviolet, infrared
and radio waves.
Ultraviolet
Light
falls
below the visible part of of this electromagnetic spectrum with
a wavelength of less than 400 nm (nano meters the basic measure
of the electromagnetic spectrum). Ultraviolet light is responsible
for tanning of the skin. It is know that ultraviolet lights is one
of the most important aetoilogical factors responsible for the development
of skin cancers (melanoma, baslioma) and for ageing of the skin.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy does not contain ultraviolet light.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy is composed of both
Visible
Light
is
within the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum and has
a wavelength between approximately 400 nm to 780 nm and BIOPTRON
Light Therapy Systems emit between 480nm to 780nm
Low
Infra Red Light
and
BIOPTRON Light Therapy Systems emit between 780nm to 3400 nm
BIOPTRON
Advantages :
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Wide range of applications
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Application in professional and home environment
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Easy to use (no special skills or training needed)
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Safe and noninvasive
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Short treatment times
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Painless treatment
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No UV radiation
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No known side effects
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Cost effective
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Relaxing and calming experience
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Swiss made
BIOPTRON
FOR WOUND HEALING
In
the area of wound healing, BIOPTRON Light Therapy can be used as
a stand alone therapy and / or as a complementary - additional therapy
for the treatment of:
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Wounds after injury (post traumatic wounds)
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Burns
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Post operative surgical wounds
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Pressure Sores (Decubitus)
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Leg Ulcers (Ulcus Curis)
Normal
wound healing is a complex process consisting of different stages
which are divided into three overlapping phases:
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Inflammation
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Proliferation (granulation tissue formation)
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Remodelling
The
process of wound healing requires the interaction of cells in the
dermis (lower part of the skin) and epidermis (upper part of the
skin) as well las the activity of chemical mediators (biochemical
substances responsible for biological activities in the human body)
released form inflammatory cells, fibroblasts and keratinocytes
(specific cells playing a part in would healing).
So
BIOPTRON Light treatment can promote and speed up wound healing
and lead to rapid regeneration of epithelium (skin tissues) in the
edges and depth of a wound. At the end of this section of the website
are recommended treatment times for WOUND CARE which can be
accessed
by following this link
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Significantly reduced healing period
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Medically proven effectiveness
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Unique successes, confirmed clinical stuides
WOUND
HEALING
STASIS
ULCERS (VENOUS LEG ULCERS)
BURNS
DECUBITUS
(PRESSURE ULCERS)
Chronic
wounds are underestimated by physicians and generall public alike,
yet their prevalence continues to increase drammatically because
of the stady growth of the elderly population and because the elderly
at an increased risk in respect to chronic wounds.
The
need to care for the population with chronic wounds is a growing
challenge that requires innovative approaches.
We
believe that the use of BIOPTRON Light Therapy and in conjunctin
with existing procedures could greatly enhance the natural wound-healing
process. Furthermore, improved wound healing could reduce the risk
of infection for the patient, decrease the number of costly dressings
required, and more weiftly return the patient to a pre-injury/illness
level of activity.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy Systems provide new insight into the management of
venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns,
grafting and wounds following operation and injury. Patients are
now able to receive innovative wound-care management. BIOPTRON Light
Therapy could offer significant support in conjunction with standard
wound-care.
Wound
healing has a highly complex set of physiological processes regulated
by many differnt cellular and humoral factors
© HAROMED
BVBA - Harmum Vereecken - 2004. Source: Bloton, P., Dyson, M., Young.S.
The effect of polarized light on the release of growth factors from
the U-937 marcrophage-like cell line. Laser Therapy 1992; 33-37.
The
complex process of wound healing can be influenced by BIOPTRON Light
Therapy.
In
spite of the positive clinical expereinces reported in numerous
publications, the mechanism of the biological effect of polarized
light is still under investigation. It is assumed that, in the cell
membranes, the polar heds of the lipid bilayer are reordered by
polarized light and that, as a consequence, functional changes take
place (3).
Diffeent
biological effects have been observed after light therapy, including
the stimulation of cell proliferation - especially fibroblasts,
the release of growth factors and the enhancement of collagen synthesis.
(3,4,5). A number of clinical studies have revelaed accelerated
wound closure with increased wound epithelization and improved tensile
strength of scars. (4-7)
One
proposed mechanism of action of photostimulation is the absorption
of visible light by mitochondria. (8) This may cause a chain of
reactions on a molecular level, leading to an increase in cell energy
and activation of the nucleic acid synthesis, which is essential
in wound repair. The second proposed mechanism is related to the
infrared portion of the light spctrum. This initiates the response
at the membrance level, probably through photophysical effects on
Ca++ channels (9). Light therapy has been shown to stimulate release
of the growth factors from the irradiated cells. Growth factors
stimulate angiogenesis, extracellular matrix production and degradation
of cytokine release (10). The key cells in skin ulcer contraction
and collagen synthesis are fibroblasts and keratinocytes. A number
of studies have demonstrated their activation and proliferation
in response to low-energy laser/hoton stimulation.
Other
mechanism that may be responsible for the light's therapeutic effect
is the local peripheral vasodilation, which may enahnce skin blood
flow and supply of oxygen to the ulceratd area, thereby facilitating
the transportation of the nutrients required for healing (10).
Venous
leg ulcers
It
is widely known that light therapy can accelerate the healing of
wounds and superificial skin ulcers (1,2) The favourable effect
of BIOPTRON Light Therapy on the healing rate of venous leg ulcers
may be explained by the stimulation of epithelial growth and ranular
tissue regeneration (10)
Upper
photographs Source: Institute of Dermatovenerology, Department of
Dermatovenerology, Belgrade University , School of Medicine , Belgrade,
Serbia and Montenegro.
Wound
assessment: Measurements of wound surface area (ulcer size) by computerised
planimetry Planix Digital Panimeter)
Ref:
(10) Medenica, L, Lens, M. The use of polarised polychromatic non-coherent
light alone as a therapy for venous leg ulceration. Journal of Wound
Care 2003; 12: 1. 37-40
Deep
second degree burns
NOTE
Fig 1: Single case (Source: Department of Plstic Surgery, University
Hospital Gent, Belgium) showing the effect of BIOPTRON Light Therapy.
Fig
2: Monstrey, S,, Hoeksema,, H., Salens, H, Depuydt, K., Hamdi, M.,
Van Landuyt, K., Blondeel, P.A. A conservative approach for deep
dermal burn wounds using polarised-light therapy. British Journal
of Plastic Surgery 2002; 55; 420-426
First-degree
and superifical second-degree burns may be treated with conservative
local medical treatments in combination with BIOPTRON Light Therapy
treatment. Clinical studies have shown that the routine use of BIOPTRON
Light Therapy may significantly reduce the time necessary for complete
epithelization of the damaged skin, reducing the risk for the formation
of the functionally and esthetically unacceptable scars (11)
Clinical
studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of polarized light therapy
in healing 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade pressure ulcers. When polarized
light treatment was added to conventional ulcer therapy, rapid changes
in appearance and size with complete healing in half of the cases
and accelerated partial healing in the remaining cases appeared
within 1-2 weeks (13)
Above
images Source Single case Department of Plastic Surgery, University
Hospital Gent, Belgium. showing the effect of BIOPTRON Light Therapy.
Diabetic
foot ulcers
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy has eben used to treat diabetic foot ulcers and clinical
results have confirmed its positive influence on the affected and
treated areas. The ulcers gradually cleared, granulated and epithelized
during treatment. Healing time was substantially shortened and ulcer
pain was lower compared to treatment without BIOPTRON light therapy
application (17).
Post
surgical wounds
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy is a very simply and effective additional therapy
in treatment of surgical wounds.
19. Simic, A.,
Peskin, P., Bjelovic, M., Stojakov, D., Todorovic, M., Jekic, I.,
M icev, M., Sabljak,P., Kontarak, M., Bioptron Light Therapy and
Thoracoprenolaprotomy wound healing in patients operated due to
cardiac carcinoma. Presented at the 4th International Gastric Congress,
New York, USA. April 30 -May, 2001
Chronic
wounds
are
frequently encountered in the elderly and those who are bedridden.
Typical characteristics of chronic wounds include a loss of skin
or underlying tissue and failure to heal with conventional types
of treatment.
Chronic
wounds are difficult to heal and require a long time to complete
closure. The relative resistance of chronic wounds to a wide range
of therapeutic approaches and the absence of a standard single therapy
for the treatment of chronic wounds shifted the attention of many
researchers towards the investigation of other therapeutic approaches.
The
use of different sources of light therapy in wound healing therapy
has gained particular attention in the last few decades, and many
clinical studies have evaluated the role of light therapy in the
management of wounds.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy can promote and speed up wound healing through the
stimulation and modulation of reparative and regenerative processes,
anti-inflammatory effects and enhancing processes of the human defense
system. This type of phototherapy can be considered a valuable therapy
in the treatment of various wounds and would healing disorders.
Leg
Ulcers
A
leg ulcer is defined as a wound on the leg, below the knee that
fails to heal within a 6 week period. Venous leg ulcers constitute
the majority of all leg ulcers and are responsible for up to 80%
of lower extremity ulceration's. An overall prevalence of venous
leg ulcers ranges from 0.06% to 2.2% with a tendency to increase
as the population ages.
The
prevalence of venous leg ulcers in patients after 70 years of age
is estimated to be 1 to 4%.
Venous
leg ulcer refers to a failure of the venous system to return blood
to the heart. This is usually caused by incompetent valves in the
deep veins, the long saphenous vein, the short sphenous vein or
the perforator veins of the calf which are situated in the leg.
Due
to the weak venous valves blood from the deep veins in the legs
flows back into the minor veins (called the superficial veins) whereas
the traffic should only be one way. This lads to a build up of blood
in the superficial veins which will slow down and many eventually
stop flowing. This may result in a metabolic breakdown particularly
in the surrounding skin area and the skin may start to degenerate
giving rise to inflammation and ultimately the development of an
ulcer.
Venous
leg ulcers are difficult to heal and their complete healing may
take years. Many patients with leg ulcers suffer from pain resulting
in problems along with both sleep and mobility resulting in severe
impairment in quality of life.
The
positive effect of BIOPTRON Light Therapy on the cells composing
tissue in the leg region has been shown to enhance the healing process
in patients with venous leg ulcers. BIOPTRON Light applied as a
stand alone therapy has been shown to result in complete wound healing
and or it can be considered effective in the treatment of venous
leg ulcers when used as an integral part of a wound management programme.
(9)
Decubitus
(Pressure Sores)
Decubitus
- pressures sores commonly referred to as a bedsore and this form
of pressure ulcer is caused by prolonged pressure on specific body
areas in patients confined either to bed or wheelchair. They tend
to develop on an area of the body where bony prominence is not protected
by muscle tissue such as the sacrum (the tailbone at the base of
the spine), heels, elbows and shoulder blades. When the pressure
cuts off the blood supply cells and tissues composing the skin are
damaged and ulcers start to form creating a potential breeding ground
for harmful bacteria with increasing infection.
One
in ten hospital patients, one in eight home care patients and one
in four nursing home patients suffer from bedsores. The problem
is seen to be growing due to the ageing population and in every
hospital the number of patients requiring treatment for bedsores
is increasing creating high levels of demand on resources and funding.
Treatment
involves taking pressure off of the body area requiring high levels
of nursing and healthcare provision. The pressure ulcers are cleaned
although in some cases the use of surgical intervention is required.
BIOPTRON Light Therapy has been shown to be an effective therapy
to accelerate tissue healing and repair.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy also play an effective role in the prevention of bedsores.
Sever
Second Degree Burns
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy has been used in the treatment of burns for many years
and the treatment of burns depends on the depth and severity of
the injury. A standard classification results in precise treatment
such as conservative or surgical intervention.
First
Degree Burns are the mildest form
A
good example is sunburn. First degree burns are normally characterized
by reddening of the skin, slight swelling and pain and discomfort.
The symptoms normally disappear within a few days without leaving
any scars.
Second
Degree Burns
are
called partial thickness burns and are divided into superficial
and deep burns.
In
the superficial second degree burn the entire epidermis (upper part
of the skin) and a superficial part of the dermis (the lower part
of the skin) are destroyed.
Since
the depth of the burn is relatively superficial there are usually
no long term effects to the skin hair follicles, sweat glands or
nerve endings. Usually the damaged skin regenerates with two weeks
after the injury.
Deep
Second Degree Burns
are more serious.
There
is generally damage to the deep layer of the dermis with only a
few hair follicles, sweat glands and nerve endings remaining at
the base of the wound. These wounds require surgical removal of
dead tissue and transplantation of skin - skin grafting. More than
50% of burns are deep second degree burns or full dermal burn wounds.
Third
Degree burns (full thickness burns) are where all of the layers
of the skin are destroyed leaving no possibility for the injury
to heal naturally unless the burn covers a very small area and require
surgery. The major complications of such wounds are infection, development
of scars and contractures.
BIOPTRON
FOR FIRST DEGREE AN SUPERFICIAL SECOND DEGREE BURNS
These
burns can be treated with conservative local medical treatment approaches
in combination with BIOPTRON Light Therapy. Several studies have
shown that the routine use of BIOPTRON Light Therapy can significantly
reduce the time necessary for complete epithlisation (regeneration
of the skin) towards complete healing thereby effectively reducing
the formation of scaring.
Clinical
findings show how the application of pressure therapy can start
earlier if the burn area has been treated with BIOPTRON Light Therapy.
In addition if the body area (save for the hands) are treated with
BIOPTRON Light Therapy then physiotherapy can begin immediately.
2ND
DEGREE BURNS
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy has been used to treat patients with deep second degree
burns after surgical procedures have been carried out to reduce
healing time and time in hospital.
BIOPTRON
FOR PAIN RELIEF
Pain
is the unpleasant sensation associated with actual or potential
injury. Pain occuring after tissue injury has a protective role,
alerting the body to damage and inducing rest to allow tissue regeneration.
In chronic persistent pain this physiological fucntion may be compromised.
The pathophysiology of pain involves alteration of pain-transmission
pathways. Knowledge of the normal physiology of these pathways is
essential to understanding the mechanisms of both acute and chronic
pain (16)
Thanks
yo the ability of BIOPTRON Light Therapy to penetrate into tissue
it is a suitable treatment for use in Rheumatology, Sports Medicine
and Physiotherapy. It has been reported that significant pain reduction
in chronic pain conditions (rheumatoid arthitis, shoulder and neck
pain) has been achieved.
In
all these instances light therapy can help relieve pain and improve
function. Very good resutls have been achieved in combination with
standard treatment methods. BIOPTRON Light Therapy is ideally suited
as a complementary treatment in rehabilitation. Combined with standar
physiotherapy procedures it can be successfuly used as an integral
part of procedures for sports injuries, ankle and knee injuries,
shoulder and elbow problems along with stretched tendons and bruises.
Musculosceletal
pain can be caused by inflammation, degeneration or trauma to skeletal
or mysofascial tissues. Recent research in the field showed that
BIOPTRON Light Therapy could be used to provide temporary relief
of minor chronic and shoulder pain.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy can be used as a stand alone therapy of combined with
other treatment approaches in the treatment of:
Rheumatism
- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and arthroses
Physiotherapy
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in treating low back pain, shoulder and neck pain, carpal tunnel
syndrome, scar tissue and musculoskeletal injuries
Sports
Medicine
- soft tissue injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments - muscle
spasm, sprains, strains, tendonitis, ligament and muscle tears,
dislocations, contusions and tennis elbow
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Phototherapy
can be an effective treatment for reliving pain and improving the
quality of life for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (19, 20)
Rheumatoid
arthritis is a chronic disease with persistent inflammation or of
joints causing breakdown of cartilage's bone erosion and resulting
permanent joint deformity.
In
specialist centres BIOPTRON Light Therapy has become part of the
standard therapy programme. In additional BIOPTRON Light Therapy
has been used for patient use at home. At the end of this section
of the website are recommended treatment times for PAIN CARE which
can be
accessed by following this link
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy helps to:
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Receive pain and decrease intensity
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Strengthen muscles and increase body motion
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Increasing walking distance and speed
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Improve quality of sleep
GENERAL
PAIN
Back
shoulder and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, scar tissue and
musculoskeletal injuries.
Back
pain is one of the most common conditions resulting in stopping
people from enjoying a normal life as well as costs to business
with millions of lost working days.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy is a powerful therapeutic tool in the treatment of
back pain (15)
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy helps to:
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Relieve pain and muscle tightness
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Improve blood flow to tissues
- Reduce swelling
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Speed up regenerative processes
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy is also an integral part of both physical therapy
and rehabilitation programmes.
The
succcess of light therapy pain management is due to a number of
mechanisms, one of which may through its positive effect on chondrocyte
proliferation and matrix's synthesis. Also, significant stimulatory
effect on fibroblast action and enhanced connective tissue repair
have been noted in extensive research. These effects are related
to the biostimulative effect of light therapy at the cellular level.
Normalisation of microcirculation and speed of nerve transmission
have been reported to interrupt the viscious circle in relation
to the origin and development of both acute and chronic pain.
SPORTS
INJURIES
(16, 17)
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Bring relief to aching muscles
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Soothe muscle and joint pain
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Increase the range of active and passive movements of joints
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Allow faster recovery from muscular and joint pain
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Support the treatment of painful sports injuries such as tendon
problems, muscle problems, contusions, dislocations, strain,
sprains, abrasions and bruises
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Actively reduce inflammation and swelling
SKIN
CONDITIONS
In
the treatment of :
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Acne
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Eczema
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Psoriasis
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Skin infections
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Mouth Conditions such as ulcers, gum disease, inflammation of
the lining of the mouth and lips
All
of these skin conditions are quite common with often distressing
effects and impact on day to day life. At the end of this section
of the website are recommended treatment times for SKIN CARE which
can be
accessed by following this link
Various
forms of acne occur
in 80% of teenagers and young adults particularly men often resulting
in loss of confidence and feelings of depression.
Eczema
occurs
in 5% of adults and is common in babies and young children with
around 15% affected. Constant itching and resulting skin soreness
can be particularly upsetting in children and often prevent the
sufferer and their families from getting a full nights sleep.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy helps to promote skin healing and reduce pain with
a treatment which is clean, painless and simple to use.
COSMETIC
APPLICATIONS
BIOPTRON
WINNER of Anti-Ageing Trophy for Best Energy Based Device, Paris
- 2014
The
most effective medical Light Therapy system for non-invasive therapy
of various medical conditions, prevention and anti-ageing beauty
treatments, with no side effects.
HOW
DOES BIOPTRON LIGHT THERAPY FIGHT THE AGEING PROCESS?
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy stimulates faster skin healing without pain and scarring
(1-4)
The
light spectrum provided by BIOPTRON Light Therapy triggers a range
of beneficial processes in the skin:
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Increases microcirculation
- 590
nm and 840 nm wavelengths stimulates the formation of new blood
vessels; 990 nm wavelengths encourages peripheral vasodilation,
which can improve skin blood flow. (2)
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Increases cell activity
- 633/640 nm wavelengths promotes the production of adensosine triphosphate
(ATP - an energy transfer molecule in cells; increased cell activity
promotes skin repair and regeneration, reducing the appearance of
fine lines.
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Increases skin hydration
- 590
nm wavelength helps the skin retain water and maintain elasticity
(3)
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Accelerates collagen and elastin synthesis
- 660
nm wavelength stimulates fibroblasts to increase collagen production,
which helps to tighten and thicken skin and reduce the signs of
ageing (4)
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Increases tissue repair rate
- 830
nm light stimulates mastocytes to release proteins involved in tissue
repair (4)
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Boosts the immune system
- wavelengths
greater than 400 nm penetrate epidermal and dermal layers of the
skin and interact with lymphocytes to promote skin defense and repair
processes (5/9)
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Regenerates and firms skin for a visibly younger-looking appearance
- wavelengths
of 525 nm target and eventually eliminates melanosomes (the melanin-containing
parts of skin cells). This process helps restore and even skin complexion.
Natural
rejuvenating power
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy effectively reverses the major signs of skin aging
and enhances the effects of cosmetic products and procedures
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Decreases fine lines and skin wrinkles by promoting collagen and
elastin production
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Rejuvenates and improves rough surface texture for a glowing smooth
skin
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Fights dullness for a radiant complexion
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Helps improve skin thickness
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Brings back the shine, tones the skin and strengthens the hair follicles
Stage
One
- as
we age, we produce less collagen which results in the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles due to thin,dry skin
Stage
Two
- BIOPTRON
Light Therapy penetrates deep into the dermis layer, stimulating
fibroblast cells which produce collagen
Stage
Three
- New
collagen moves to the surface of the skin, reducing fine lines and
wrinkles
Stage
Four
- The
increase in collagen production smoothes the skin and reduces the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy can be used to enhance the benefits of other anti-ageing
& Cosmetic Treatments (14)
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy has a strongly synergistic effect when used in combination
with other medical anti-ageing treatments including:
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Mesotherapy
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Biorevitalisation
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, BOTOX ® & collagen injections
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PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy
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Mesothreads & suspension threads
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Invasive peels
-
Rollers
BIOPTRON
supports anti-ageing procedures in two main ways:
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The broad light spectrum of BIOPTRON helps eliminate any redness,
swelling and haematomas from the skin in the post procedure phase
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When used with other anti-ageing products BIOPTRON assures the full
absorption and penetration into he skin of the product used
Improve
the effect of cosmetic creams by using them in combination with
BIOPTRON anti-ageing light (10 minutes daily). It's an easy, effective
way to achieve healthy, glowing skin, BIOPTRON anti-ageing light
is suitable for men and for women of any age, regardless of skin
type.
BIOPTRON
LIGHT ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY: CASE STUDIES
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy reverses the signs of aging when used in combination
with a regime of nappage (skin stimulation), PRP therapy and linear
and soft filling
After
BIOPTRON Light Therapy in combination with mesotherapy gave a reduction
in crows' feet wrinkles.
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy with soft filling reduced dark circles under the eyes.
An
independent study investigated the penetration of moisture into
the skin by a 1- minute BIOPTRON Light Therapy application,a acting
on a cosmetically active moisturising ingredient, in nine health
volunteers (3)
This
Cosmetic Boosting Effect of BIOPTRON Light:
-
reduces the necessary time for an active ingredient (such as moisturiser)
to be absorbed by the skin
-
allows an active skin cosmetic ingredient to develop its own properties
within a much shorter time after the application to the skin
scientific
tests performed on Zepter skin care products showed strong evidence
of a perfect synergy with BIOPTRON Light, as their active ingredients
help to:
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boost collagen synthesis (bio-mimetic peptides)
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improve water balance of the skin (pure hyaluronic acid)
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reinforce the natural skin defense (echinacea extract)
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stimulate microcirculation (Malt extract)
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soothe irritated skin and protect cells from inflammatory stress
(madecassoside, siegesbeckia orientalis)
Reduces
Dandruff and Hair Shredding
BIOPTRON
Light Therapy stimulates the immune system and stabilises the production
of keratinocytes, minimizing the occurrence of scaly, flaky scalp
patches and eliminating dryness of the scalp. In a study enrolling
patients concerned by either dandruff and dryness, or dull hair
(n=5) the use of BIOPTRON Light Therapy plus Zepter Haircare treatment
products for 2 months, resulted in a visible reduction in dandruff
(4/5 patients), and improved hair radiance (2/5 patients). two months
of BIOPTRON Light Therapy for 10 minutes daily, in combination with
Zepter Haircare treatment products, led to a 60% reduction in hair
shredding (10.11)
Reduction
in dandruff and improvement of hair radiance. High resolution photographs
made with Visioface ®
Prevents
and treats Acne
BIOPTRON
decreases inflammation, improves immunological factors related to
acne and prevents scarring. (1) Furthermore, BIOPTRON blue light
wavelengths have been clinically proven to kill acne-causing P.
acnes bacteria, clearing existing blemishes and preventing future
outbreaks. There is no physical contact between the treated area
and BIOPTRON making it a comfortable, painless treatment that can
be used alone or combined effectively with other therapies for rapid,
and long-lasting results.
SEASONAL
AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) OR 'WINTER DEPRESSION'
The
long nights and dull days of winter can cause some people to experience
low mood which is now termed seasonal affective disorder or winter
depression. The condition is characterised by the inability to feel
happy or experience pleasure (depression), an increased need for
sleep, profound tiredness during the day, increase in eating.
Seasonal
affective disorder is caused by an imbalance in the production of
specific hormones that affect an area of the brain which triggers
sleep. Production of this 'sleep hormone' called melatonin is usually
turned off in the morning in response to increased light levels
and then turned on again at night. However this sleep hormone melatonin
is out of balance in people experience seasonal affective disorder
so they continue to feel tired and sleepy all day.
The
main treatment for seasonal affective disorder is bright light therapy
where increased light levels cause a reduction in the hormone melatonin
which is causing the desire to sleep during the day.
Conventional
light boxes supply a dose of 10,000 light units which are called
lux and a daily treatment is for approximately 30 minutes. The light
intensity generated by the BIOPTRON Light therapy Devices are:
BIOPTRON
MED ALL = 10,000 to 22,000 lux
BIOPTRON
PRO 1 = 10,000 to 20,000 lux
BIOPTRON
2 = 13,000 to 14,000 lux
For
comparison indoor light is around 500 lux, outdoor light on a cloudy
day is up to 5,000 lux and a midday summer sunlight can reach at
least 50,000 lux. So BIOPTRON Light Therapy is ideal for use in
the treatment of seasonal affective disorder.
SAD
from Steven Warren
on Vimeo.
At the
end of this section of the website are recommended treatment times
for WOUND CARE which can be accessed
by following this link
APPLICATION
OF BIOPTRON LIGHT
The
duration of each session and of the entire course of treatment depends
on the area to be treated and the underlying condition.
The
application of BIOPTRON Light Therapy treatment takes only a few
minutes once or twice a day.
The
therapy session should be applied when you have time to relax and
enjoy the session.
Step 1
|
Before
using the BIOPTRON Light Therapy clean the area that is to be
treated. NOTE: Any dressings must be removed before treatment |
Step
2 |
Relax and point the light therapy beam on the area to be treated.
Hold the BIOPTRON Light System at a right angle of 90 degrees
and maintain a treatment distance of 10 cm ( 4 inches). The
Light Therapy System should not be moved during treatment.
In
order to cover large areas treat point by point until the
whole surface has been treated.
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Step 3
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Apply
the BIOPTRON Light Therapy System one or twice a day (e.g. every
morning and / or evening) for the general 4 to 10 minute or
according to the indication table detailed below |
Step 4
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Repeat
until all relevant areas have been treated |
Step 5
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Unplug
the BIOPTRON Light Therapy System at the end of use |
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