What Xen LED is
Xen LED is a professional LED panel rather than a mask you wear at home. It uses chip-on-board LEDs, 10,500 diodes in all, to spread light evenly across the face and neck. The panel sits above the treatment area without touching the skin, which matters when there are fresh incisions or swelling after surgery.
Like all LED therapy, it works through photobiomodulation: light at particular wavelengths is absorbed by cells and is thought to influence inflammation, blood flow and collagen production. The research is still developing, so LED is offered as a supportive treatment rather than something to rely on.
| Feature | Xen LED (supplier figures) |
|---|---|
| Wavelengths | Blue 415 nm, red 633 nm, near-infrared 830 nm |
| Diodes | 10,500 chip-on-board LEDs, 3,500 per wavelength |
| Output | Blue 20 to 65, red 42 to 140, near-infrared 32 to 105 mW/cm² |
| Position | Panel above the face, not touching the skin |
| Session length | 10 to 20 minutes |
The three wavelengths
- Blue (415 nm) acts on the surface and is mainly used for acne-prone skin.
- Red (633 nm) reaches the upper layers of the skin.
- Near-infrared (830 nm) is largely invisible and reaches deepest.
A professional panel puts out more light per square centimetre than most home masks, so each session delivers its dose in less time.
LED after facial surgery
LED is most often used here as part of recovery after facial surgery such as a facelift or deep plane facelift. Small trials after eyelid and nose surgery suggest it may reduce swelling and bruising a little in the first weeks. Good-quality trials in facelift patients specifically are lacking, and LED doesn’t change the surgical result.
Timing is set at your post-operative reviews. For most facelift patients, in-clinic sessions start somewhere in the second week, once the incisions have been checked. Dr Turner explains the research, the timing and how a clinic panel compares with a home mask in at-home LED masks vs in-clinic LED therapy after a facelift. The risks and recovery of any surgery are discussed with you in full beforehand.
What to expect in a session
You recline while the panel is positioned over your face. A session usually takes 10 to 20 minutes, depending on why you’re having it and where you are in your recovery. Most people feel a gentle warmth, and there’s no downtime, so you can go straight back to your day.
How many sessions you have depends on why you’re having LED, and it’s discussed before you start.
Who should check first
Let the team know before your first session if you:
- take a medicine that can make your skin or eyes more sensitive to light
- have a skin or eye condition that light can trigger or worsen
- have had seizures triggered by flashing or flickering light
- have an open wound, an infection, or a spot or mole on the face that hasn’t been checked
- are pregnant
The usual side effects are mild warmth and short-lived redness.
Where it’s offered
Xen LED light therapy is offered at Dr Turner’s Northern Beaches rooms. It’s used mainly during recovery for surgical patients of Dr Scott J Turner, and it’s also available as a standalone skin treatment.
Cost
| Treatment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single session | $75 |
| Course of 8 sessions | $500 |
If you’re having surgery with Dr Turner, whether LED is part of your recovery plan, and any cost, is set out before surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xen LED light therapy?
It’s a non-surgical treatment that uses a professional LED panel to shine low-intensity blue (415 nm), red (633 nm) and near-infrared (830 nm) light onto the skin. It works through photobiomodulation and is used to support recovery after facial surgery or as a standalone skin treatment.
Can LED light therapy help after facelift surgery?
It may help a little. Small trials after eyelid and nose surgery found less swelling and bruising in the first weeks, but good-quality trials in facelift patients specifically are lacking. LED is a supportive treatment and doesn’t change the result of surgery.
How soon after surgery can I have LED?
Timing is set at your post-operative reviews. For most facelift patients, in-clinic LED starts somewhere in the second week, once the incisions have been checked. Because the panel doesn’t touch the skin, it can be used while there’s still some swelling.
Is LED light therapy painful?
No. Most people feel a gentle warmth. The panel sits above the face rather than on it, so nothing presses on tender skin or fresh incisions.
Where is Xen LED light therapy offered?
At Dr Turner’s Northern Beaches rooms. It’s used mainly during recovery after surgery with Dr Turner, and it’s also available as a standalone skin treatment.
To ask whether LED suits you, contact the practice on 1300 437 758 or browse the other patient resources.
