A Faster, Calmer Route to Healing
What Studies Show
The evidence around photobiomodulation for surgical recovery is strong and growing:
Faster Wound Healing
A major systematic review found that Red Light Therapy can increase the rate of wound healing by up to 200% depending on tissue type and protocol used.
Reference: Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2014
Significant Reduction in Post-Surgical Pain
A meta-analysis of 16 randomised controlled trials showed that RLT reduced post-operative pain scores by 40–50% and decreased the need for pain medication.
Reference: Lasers in Medical Science, 2015
Reduced Inflammation and Swelling
Red Light Therapy down-regulates inflammatory markers and supports lymphatic clearance, helping the body bring swelling under control faster.
Reference: Journal of Inflammation Research, 2021
Improved Collagen Production
Collagen is essential for strong scar tissue, joint stability and skin repair. RLT increases collagen production by up to 31%, supporting stronger, smoother healing.
Reference: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Better Cosmetic Outcomes
Studies show that RLT reduces bruising, supports healthy scar formation and speeds up recovery following cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, facelifts and abdominoplasty.
Reference: Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2018
This is why surgeons worldwide now recommend photobiomodulation as part of enhanced recovery programmes.
Why Red Light Therapy Helps You Heal More Comfortably
It Accelerates Tissue Repair
Cells produce more energy, meaning damaged tissue heals faster, stronger and more efficiently.
It Reduces Pain Without Medication
By calming inflammation, supporting endorphin release and reducing nerve sensitivity, RLT offers natural pain relief—important for those trying to reduce reliance on medication.
It Helps Control Bruising and Swelling
Enhanced microcirculation helps clear fluid and support the early stages of recovery.
It Supports Mood and Sleep
Good sleep is one of the strongest predictors of successful healing. Red light supports circadian rhythm, helping stabilise rest patterns disrupted by surgery, anaesthesia or medication.
It Supports Scar Quality
RLT improves collagen structure, elasticity and skin texture—especially important after cosmetic or orthopaedic procedures.
What a Red Light Session Feels Like
A session at Revive is calm, restorative and comfortable. You lie back for around 12 minutes while the light works quietly at cellular level. There is no heat, no pressure, no pain—just pure regeneration.
Most clients begin to notice:
Softer swelling
Reduced pain
Increased mobility
Faster healing markers
Better energy
Improved mood
within their first few sessions.
Red Light Therapy at Revive: Supporting You Through Recovery
Every surgery has its own challenges. Every body heals differently. But if there’s one therapy we consistently see helping people recover faster and more comfortably, it’s Red Light Therapy.
Whether you're just out of surgery or weeks into recovery and still struggling, it can be a gentle, powerful addition to your healing journey.
If you’d like support navigating your recovery—or want guidance on how to combine RLT with other Revive therapies—we’re here to help.
Book a Red Light Therapy session at Revive and take the next step towards a smoother, calmer recovery.