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Lasers have found much involvement in medicine since the first laser was developed by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960. Most people have heard of lasers used in eye surgery and surgical procedures. These are high-powered "destructive" lasers. But another type of medical laser that has gained attention since the 1970s and has become popular abroad and now in the United States is low level lasers. Unlike surgical lasers, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is non-destructive, safe, painless, and works very effectively on bio-stimulation.

Low Level Lasers work by stimulating cellular growth and rejuvenation to the applied area. There are four distinct effects associated with low level laser therapy:

1.	Growth factor response within cells and tissues due to increased ATP and protein synthesis
2.	Pain relief as a result of increased endorphin and serotonin release
3.	Increased lymphatic activity and strengthening of immune system response
4.	Stimulation of acupuncture points

These four effects are a result of amplified and synchronized infrared light (laser beam) at a certain wavelength (600-1000nm) that triggers a cellular and biochemical process, including ATP and collagen production and increased blood flow to the affected area. The penetration of living tissue has been proven to be most effective at this 600-1000 nanometer range (the higher the wavelength of a laser, the deeper the penetration into the tissue). Products such as our SoftLaser™ operate at wavelengths of 635-675 nanometers, making it an excellent laser for superficial stimulation (skin) and regeneration without effecting deeper tissue.

Low Level Laser therapy is widely used in Spain, the United Kingdom, Asia, Australia and South America. Even our Northern neighbor Canada has largely accepted the therapy as a viable option for a number of conditions. Unfortunately, low-level lasers are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, although many efforts and studies are being held to support the safety and effectiveness of low level laser therapy.

*Innovative Medicine makes absolutely no medical claims in the United States*