As Instagrammable as these at-home beauty gadgets are, their main job is to treat the skin.
When used around the lips, it has a similar effect.
That said, when Dr. Plus, I’m sharing my honest review of these devices.
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Meet the Experts
What Are LED Lip Therapy Devices?
After three minutes, it automatically shuts off.
Gross recommends using it daily for four weeks to see results.
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As mentioned, at-home LED therapy devices have been around for a while.
The market is saturated with them, from spot treatments for acne tofull face masks.
Often, these masks do not cover the lips.
But it’s one of the areas of the face people are most concernedif not obsessedwith.
“2023 is the year of the lips,” proclaims Dr.
Gross on why he launched this rig now.
Gross' trendy little lip unit was born (it reallyiscuteshaped like lips and all).
But he isn’t the only brand to create one.
There are also models byCurrentBodyand Revive, and it’s likely more will come to the market.
“At-home professional-grade devices are the next big thing in lip care.
Stimulating collagen production, while not an easy task, helps combat these changes.
Does Lip LED Therapy Actually Work?
enthuses Dr. Engelman, who has tested the Dr.
Gross and CurrentBody devices herself.
“It is easy to use and effective.
I love LED!”
She goes on to share more about the results you might expect.
But is it too good to be true?
Both experts agree that LED lip therapy complements these treatments and works on its own.
Just be sure to level set your expectations.
We also can’t forget about cost.
Is LED Lip Therapy Safe?
This treatment is easy to do, painless, and generally considered “safe.”
And no, it doesn’t emit anyUV lightor cause sun damage.
Some of these devices are also FDA-approved.
Who Is a Candidate For LED Lip Therapy?
Gross recommends starting as early as your 20s if you’re seeking preventative measures.
(I wish these were around for me to try back in the early aughts.)
Dr. Engelman warns that those who are photosensitive should operate with caution.
My Honest Review
It sounds a bit too good to be true.
Use a gear for three minutes a day and transform your lips?
I was intrigued, enthused, and… skeptical.
The results are super subtle, and consistency is key.
My pout felt a bit juicier and looked rosier.
I found it works especially well when used in tandem with ahyaluronic acidlip serum or product.
Perhaps the most challenging part is actuallydoing itmultiple times a week, if not daily, to yield results.
Until I’m ready for a more transformative treatment, I’ll be lighting up my lips.
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