Dermalux Tri-Wave LED: Why Not All LED Treatments Are the Same

LED has become one of the most recognisable treatments in modern skin clinics — but not all LED treatments are the same. The wavelength of light, how it is delivered and, importantly, how the treatment is selected for the individual skin all matter.

At Salon of Beauty, we use Dermalux Tri-Wave because it gives us access to three specific wavelengths of light that can be selected individually or combined according to what we are trying to achieve for your skin.

What is LED phototherapy?

LED phototherapy, also called photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of light to interact with biological processes in the skin. It is non-invasive, does not rely on heat or controlled injury and requires no traditional recovery time.

The important word is specific. Different wavelengths behave differently in tissue, which is why professional LED treatment is about considerably more than simply placing a bright light over the face.

Three wavelengths. One treatment designed around your skin.

Dermalux Tri-Wave gives us three clinically established wavelengths: Blue 415 nm, Red 633 nm and Near-Infrared 830 nm. We can select the wavelength — or combination of wavelengths — according to the client's presentation and treatment objective.

Blue light — 415 nm

Blue light is particularly useful when we are working with acne-prone and breakout-prone skin. At 415 nm, blue light is associated with a photochemical effect on acne-related bacteria and can form part of a broader approach to managing inflammatory breakouts.

Red light — 633 nm

Red 633 nm is widely used in photobiomodulation for skin rejuvenation and recovery. It is of particular interest where our goals include supporting healthy cellular activity, calming visible inflammation and improving the overall appearance and quality of the skin.

Near-infrared — 830 nm

Near-infrared light is invisible to the eye, but it is one of the reasons we value the Dermalux system so highly. At 830 nm, near-infrared reaches more deeply into tissue than visible blue and red light and is used in photobiomodulation protocols concerned with recovery, inflammatory responses and tissue repair.

Why would we combine wavelengths?

Because real skin rarely has only one objective. A client may have inflammatory breakouts but also redness and post-breakout marks. Another may be focused on visible ageing but also need support following an advanced skin treatment.

Tri-Wave allows us to choose light according to those priorities rather than automatically giving every client an identical session. Depending on the skin and treatment plan, we may use an individual wavelength or a carefully selected combination.

This personalised approach is reflected in Dermalux clinical work too. A case series presented at the IMCAS World Congress 2025 used different combinations and doses of blue, red and near-infrared light according to individual patient presentation, illustrating why LED protocols do not have to be one-size-fits-all.

Why Dermalux?

Dermalux is a specialist professional LED phototherapy brand used internationally within aesthetic and skin settings. For us, the appeal is not simply the name of the device — it is the ability to work with defined wavelengths and incorporate LED intelligently into an individual treatment plan.

We chose a professional system because if we are going to use light as a treatment modality, we want to be able to understand what wavelength we are selecting, why we are selecting it and what role it has within the client's overall skin program.

LED isn't just an add-on at Salon of Beauty

Dermalux can be used as a standalone treatment, as a course of treatments or as part of a broader skin program. We also incorporate LED strategically alongside selected advanced treatments where the objective is to support recovery and the skin's overall treatment journey.

For example, the light treatment we choose for someone presenting with inflammatory breakouts may be different from the protocol selected for a mature client focused on rejuvenation, or for a client receiving LED as part of a ProCell or advanced skin program.

What can Dermalux be used for?

Depending on the wavelength selection and the individual skin, we may incorporate Dermalux when our goals include supporting acne-prone skin, calming the appearance of inflammation and redness, rejuvenation, improving overall skin quality or supporting recovery around selected professional treatments.

One session or a course?

A single Dermalux treatment can be a beautiful way to support the skin, but LED is also particularly well suited to repeated treatment. When we are targeting an ongoing concern, a course allows us to use light consistently and adjust the treatment plan as the skin changes.

The difference is in the treatment plan

The Dermalux device provides the technology. Our role is to decide how that technology fits your skin.

That means assessing what we see, identifying the treatment objective and selecting the light approach accordingly. Rather than thinking of LED as a generic 20-minute extra, we see Dermalux as another professional tool that can be customised and integrated into a considered skin program.

Considering Dermalux LED?

You do not need to know which colour or wavelength your skin needs before you book. We assess your skin and select the Dermalux approach according to your concerns, your treatment history and what we are trying to achieve.