Red Light Therapy for Stubborn Belly Fat

If you’re not new to the scene of stubborn belly fat and tried to find ways to shed it, you probably know what red light therapy is. Red light therapy is an emerging weight loss treatment that’s worth giving a try. Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment said to be able to sculpt the body with low-level red light.

What Is Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy is also known as low-level laser therapy or LLLT. As mentioned, it’s a non-invasive treatment that can be performed comfortably in the doctor’s office. It is not exactly a weight loss treatment but more of a body sculpting therapy. It is said to remove fat cells without you going under the knife.

How Does Red Light Therapy Work for Weight Loss?

How red light therapy works is simple. Red light is applied to the skin, on body parts where it’s hard for you to lose fat. The red light penetrates it, which is then absorbed by the fat cells. The stubborn fat cells leach out and shrink due to the red light, which allows the body to release them through its natural waste removal process.

The treatment works at a cellular level, so several sessions are needed before you can see the optimal results. Besides breaking down fat cells, a study on how red light therapy works demonstrates how this laser can melt fat. The research shows that fat cells release 80% of their contents after only four minutes of exposure and 90% at six minutes of exposure.

Another way that this therapy works is through the mitochondria, which are minute structures inside cells. The body can produce energy because of the mitochondria. It absorbs light particles from red light therapy, triggering it to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), every cell’s energy source.

This results in the cells in the body using more energy. While in this state, the cells are also rejuvenating and repairing damages, which is a nice bonus. The studies that back the benefits of red light therapy are not a lot, but some are encouraging. Moreover, many who have tried the therapy are happy with the results.

Best Candidates for Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy is ideal for clients not looking for drastic body changes. The effects of red light are more low-key and body sculpting than the weight loss change of surgical procedures like liposuction. If you have belly fat that you can’t get rid of, no matter how many diets or exercise you do, red light therapy might work for you.

The beauty of this treatment is, as mentioned before, it’s non-invasive. You won’t feel pain, perhaps mild discomfort, and no need for anesthesia. Each session lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, but you must return for 8 to 10 sessions to get the best results. There is no downtime, so you can return to routine activities and work after treatment.

Learn more about red light therapy and other fat removal treatments at Pinellas Laser Lipo. Call (727) 353-0096 to discuss any questions with our team of experts or visit our clinic in Seminole, Florida.