Recovery after procedures
Supports skin recovery after CO2 laser or microneedling. See CO2 laser and microneedling.
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Go to the shopMedical-grade facial LED light therapy stimulates skin cells without heat and without downtime. At our practice we use Celluma®, a panel that emits blue, red and near-infrared light at the same time and is FDA-cleared for acne and facial wrinkles.
Dr. Olga Gómez Montoya, physician and surgeon from the University of Antioquia, recommends it mainly to support recovery after laser or microneedling, for acne and for skin quality, always as part of a plan.
Reviewed by Dr. Olga Gómez Montoya · Updated: October 2026
Celluma® · Medical-grade LED phototherapy · El Poblado
Almost all aesthetic technologies work through controlled injury: lasers, HIFU or microneedles injure the skin precisely so that it repairs itself. LED light is the exception: it stimulates without causing damage.
Cells absorb red and near-infrared light and increase their energy. This activates fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen, and supports repair. Blue light, on the other hand, acts on acne-causing bacteria.
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It almost always accompanies another treatment. Tap each indication to see the related page.
Supports skin recovery after CO2 laser or microneedling. See CO2 laser and microneedling.
Blue light acts on acne-causing bacteria and red light helps calm inflammation. It complements the medical treatment of acne.
Red and infrared light stimulate the activity of the cells that produce collagen. See skin quality.
Because it doesn't heat the skin, it's a gentle option for reactive skin, as a complement to its treatment.
LED light is not a "miracle" treatment or a replacement for laser. Its value lies elsewhere: it adds benefit without adding downtime. That's why we use it to help the skin recover better after a procedure, and as support for acne and skin quality.
There's also a nuance that is rarely explained: in photobiomodulation there is an appropriate dose. Too little light does nothing, and too much may not help. That's why we prescribe it with medical-grade devices and controlled times, not with more sessions than necessary.
"Not everything that works on the skin has to hurt it." — Dr. Olga Gómez Montoya
The doctor reviews your skin, your medications and whether you have any condition that makes your skin sensitive to light.
The skin is cleansed and makeup is removed so the light can reach it properly.
You lie down under the flexible Celluma® panel, with eye protection. You won't feel heat or pain.
Depending on the goal, several consecutive sessions are scheduled or it is used after other procedures.
It is a medical-grade LED phototherapy device. It emits blue, red and near-infrared light at the same time from a flexible panel that adapts to the face or body. It doesn't heat or injure the skin.
Through photobiomodulation: cells absorb the light and increase their energy and activity. Unlike a laser, which works through controlled injury, LED stimulates without causing damage. The most studied mechanism involves a mitochondrial enzyme, although it is probably not the only pathway.
Celluma is cleared by the US FDA for acne, facial wrinkles and some muscle and joint pain. At our practice we use it mainly for recovery after procedures, acne and skin quality.
Blue light acts on the surface and is used for acne. Red light reaches a little deeper and helps calm the skin and stimulate collagen. Near-infrared light reaches deeper still and supports tissue repair.
No. You won't feel heat or pain, and you can return to your routine immediately. That's why it pairs well with treatments that do involve recovery, such as laser.
It depends on the goal. For acne or skin quality, several consecutive sessions are usually scheduled; for recovery, it is used after the procedure. The plan is defined at your assessment.
No. It is a complement. It doesn't replace the medical treatment of acne, nor does it deliver the result of a laser or a biostimulator. Its value lies in adding benefit without adding downtime.
No. Medical-grade devices like Celluma have more power, a controlled dose and clearance for specific indications. Also, with LED light more is not always better: there is an appropriate dose, and too much light may not help.
It is not recommended if you take medications that make the skin sensitive to light, if you have a condition that worsens with light exposure, or during pregnancy without an evaluation. That's why a prior assessment is important.
It depends on the number of sessions and whether it is combined with another procedure. At your assessment in El Poblado we explain the plan and its investment clearly. Message us ASSESSMENT.
The first step is an assessment. Dr. Olga examines your skin and tells you whether LED light therapy can help you, on its own or as part of a plan.