InHands Post Operative Therapy integrates the Bay Area’s most advanced recovery technologies to bridge the gap between surgery and daily life. Utilizing the LightStim® LED Bed and Face Panel—the first LED delivery system to receive FDA clearance—we provide medical-grade Red Light Therapy to stabilize inflammation and trigger cellular repair.
Red Light Therapy (RLT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the dermis and stimulate mitochondrial function. By increasing ATP production, RLT accelerates tissue repair, improves micro-circulation, and significantly reduces post-surgical pain and bruising.
LightStim LED Therapy At a Glance
Explicitly designed for pain treatment and recovery, LightStim LED technology simultaneously emits light red, dark red, infrared and deep infrared wavelengths of light. This boost in cellular energy and efficiency triggers a cascade of healing processes within your body. With Red Light Therapy Los Gatos patients have an excellent adjunct to other recovery therapies, enhancing clinical benefits and accelerating recovery.
Not all light therapy is created equal. While many Los Gatos patients seek out Red Light Therapy for general wellness, postoperative recovery requires a higher level of irradiance and specific nanometer precision. We utilize the LightStim system because it doesn't just offer a single red wavelength; it provides a multi-wavelength cocktail of light. This ensures the energy reaches the deep dermal layers where surgical trauma resides, rather than just the surface of the skin.
During your session with a trained LightStim therapist, you'll be comfortably positioned on the LightStim LED bed or under the LightStim face panel. You'll relax for 45 minutes as the red light penetrates your skin to stimulate your body's natural healing process.
For our patients in Los Gatos Red Light Therapy helps to address and provide relief for the following conditions:
In our San Jose and Los Gatos clinics, we view Red Light Therapy as a tool for Cellular Optimization. Surgery is a massive stressor that can stall local cellular communication. By integrating Red Light sessions into your first two weeks of recovery, you are effectively recharging the cells.
Our red light therapy with LightStim LED can treat virtually any area of the body. It's particularly effective for treating surgical sites, large muscle groups, and joints and healing areas with skin damage or scarring.
Stimulating Overall Wellness
Red Light Therapy offers a multitude of postoperative benefits, including:
Clinical LightStim panels provide significantly higher irradiance (power output) and a wider spectrum of wavelengths—including deep infrared—that consumer-grade masks cannot reach. For surgical recovery, you need penetration depth to reach the traumatized tissue layers. Our medical-grade panels ensure you receive a therapeutic dose in 20–45 minutes that would take hours to achieve with an at-home device.
Red Light Therapy is safe for most individuals and is particularly beneficial for:
LED therapy, however, may not be suitable if you have certain photosensitive conditions or are taking medications that increase your sensitivity to light or the sun. Common examples include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen and tetracycline. We recommend that you consult your doctor prior to any treatment.
There is no recovery period associated with Red Light Therapy. You can resume your normal activities immediately after each session. To maximize benefits, we recommend that you:
Many Los Gatos Red Light Therapy patients experience improvements after their first few sessions. However, optimal results typically emerge after a treatment series lasting four to six weeks.
The effects of Red Light Therapy are cumulative. While some benefits may be felt immediately, the long-term effects build over time. Maintenance sessions may be recommended to sustain results.
At InHands, we understand your postoperative needs and care about delivering optimal results. Red Light Therapy can be used effectively to achieve the following:
Most patients find Red Light Therapy very relaxing throughout their entire session.
The number of sessions varies depending on your condition and goals. We may recommend a series of 10-20 sessions for optimal results.
Side effects are rare. Some patients may experience temporary redness or warmth in the treated area.
At InHands, we’re proud to offer some of the most advanced therapies under one roof. LightStim LED Therapy is often recommended to boost the effectiveness of other treatment modalities.
Red Light Therapy is a gentle, noninvasive treatment for recovery. Depending on the guidance provided by your surgeon, it's possible to start LED Therapy soon after your procedure.
Yes. Red Light Therapy (photobiomodulation) helps reduce surgical edema by stimulating the lymphatic system and reducing inflammatory cytokines. Increasing cellular energy (ATP), it allows your body to process fluid buildup more efficiently. At our Los Gatos clinic, we often pair RLT with Manual Lymphatic Drainage to significantly accelerate the resolution of post-op swelling and surgical puffiness.
Most patients can begin Red Light Therapy as early as 24 to 48 hours after surgery, provided there is no active bleeding. Because it is non-thermal and non-invasive, it safely supports the initial inflammatory phase of healing. However, we always coordinate with your surgeon to ensure your specific incisions are ready for light exposure before beginning your sessions in Los Gatos.
While no treatment can erase a scar, Red Light Therapy is a premier tool for scar optimization. It promotes collagen banking by ensuring new collagen fibers are laid down in an organized, flexible pattern rather than a thick, ropy one. Consistent sessions during the first 12 weeks of recovery help surgical scars heal flatter, softer, and more blendable with your natural skin tone.
Yes. Unlike certain radiofrequency or ultrasound treatments, Red Light Therapy does not heat deep tissue or interact with metal hardware. It is a surface-to-dermis light frequency that is completely safe for patients with breast implants, metal plates, or permanent sutures. It remains one of the safest bio-hacking tools available for complex orthopedic or aesthetic surgical recoveries.
Red Light Therapy is highly effective at fading bruises. The light wavelengths help break down trapped red blood cells (the source of the purple/blue color) and increase local circulation to wash away the metabolic byproduct. Patients in our South Bay offices frequently report that their bruising fades several days faster when integrating LightStim into their recovery protocol.
While generally safe, you must avoid Red Light Therapy if you are taking photosensitizing medications. This includes specific antibiotics (like Tetracycline), certain acne treatments (Accutane), or high-dose NSAIDs. These medications can make your skin hyper-reactive to light. We conduct a full clinical intake for every Los Gatos patient to ensure your recovery remains safe and effective.
