Surgical recovery can be uncomfortable, slow, and sometimes unpredictable. Red light therapy may offer meaningful benefits if you’re looking for a noninvasive method to support your body’s natural healing process. Learn how this treatment is gaining attention for its role in reducing inflammation, easing pain, and improving recovery times.
At Great Lakes Health Wellness & Aesthetics in Wyandotte, MI, red light therapy is administered under the guidance of Dr. Anne Abrahamson, a board-certified M.D. with a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and post-doctoral studies at William Beaumont Hospital and is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.Â
How Red Light Therapy Helps Surgical Healing
Using red light therapy to speed up recovery may support your body in the days before and after surgery. The light penetrates deeply into tissues, energizing cells and enhancing circulation, essential for proper wound healing. The healing process includes:Â
- Improved blood flow: Stimulates oxygen and nutrient delivery to damaged tissues.
- Cellular repair: Boosts ATP production, the energy source your body uses for healing.
- Reduced downtime: Supports quicker recovery timelines and fewer complications.
- Preparation for surgery: Pre-treatment may help prime tissues and lower inflammation in advance.
By engaging your body’s natural healing process, red light therapy may reduce complications and ease your return to daily activities.
Benefits of Red Light Therapy After Surgery
After surgery, your body enters a repair phase. Healing with red light therapy can support this phase and enhance your results. Here are the key benefits patients often experience:
- Decreased swelling: Helps reduce fluid buildup and inflammation at the surgical site.
- Pain management: Promotes pain relief without the need for medication.
- Scar improvement: May soften and fade surgical scars over time.
- Tissue regeneration: Encourages collagen production and faster wound closure.
For many patients, this therapy feels like a gentle, warming treatment that supports comfort and visible healing.
Is Red Light Therapy Good for Healing Wounds?
A 2022 study published in Lasers in Medical Science found that red light therapy helped speed up wound healing in lab-grown skin cells by encouraging healthy cell movement, growth, and alignment. The researchers also observed a boost in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production 24 hours after treatment, suggesting this cellular response may contribute to faster healing. These findings suggest that red light therapy may support surgical recovery by promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation at a cellular level.
Discover Natural Recovery at Great Lakes Health Wellness & Aesthetics in Wyandotte
If you’re preparing for surgery or looking for relief during your recovery, consider red light therapy before and after surgery at Great Lakes Health Wellness & Aesthetics in Wyandotte, MI. Call (734) 287-3000 to learn how red light therapy can support your post-surgical recovery naturally.
