Facial Add-On Treatment
Red Light / LED Therapy in Chicago
Your skin’s personal trainer — helping cells perform better, recover faster, and look healthier.
$50
Per Session
15
Minutes
Zero
Downtime
What Is Red Light Therapy
Light That Works at the Cellular Level
At YA Skin Studio, we believe every facial should do more than refresh your skin — it should transform it. Red Light Therapy is the perfect add-on to any of our facials, peels, or skin-revitalizing services.
This gentle, non-invasive therapy uses advanced LED light to stimulate collagen, reduce inflammation, and speed up cellular repair — giving your skin that deep, healthy glow that lasts beyond your appointment.
Think of red light as your skin’s personal trainer. When combined with a customized facial, it helps your cells perform better, recover faster, and maintain the results of your treatment for longer.
Understanding LED Wavelengths
Red Light vs. Blue Light — Which Do You Need?
Our Chicago studio uses medical-grade LED panels tailored to your skin’s unique needs. Your esthetician selects the right wavelength based on your skin’s current condition and treatment goals.
630–700nm Wavelength
Red Light
Penetrates deeper into the dermis to stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines, and accelerate cellular regeneration. The go-to wavelength for anti-aging, recovery, and skin health maintenance.
- Fine lines and early signs of aging
- Post-treatment recovery and redness
- Dull, tired-looking complexion
- Post-microneedling or peel recovery
- General skin health and radiance
415–445nm Wavelength
Blue Light
Targets the bacteria (P. acnes) responsible for breakouts without harsh chemicals or irritation. Blue light reduces active acne, calms inflammation, and helps prevent future congestion.
- Active acne and breakouts
- Oily and congested skin
- Post-extraction inflammation
- Acne-prone skin maintenance
Not sure which wavelength is right for you? Your esthetician determines the best option during your appointment based on your skin’s current condition. No guesswork required.
Treatments & Pricing
Red Light / LED Therapy
Standalone Add-On
Red Light / LED Therapy
Medical-grade LED light therapy using red or blue wavelengths — selected by your esthetician based on your skin’s current needs. Can be added to any facial service at YA Skin Studio, from our Signature Facial and HydraDerm to microneedling and chemical peel appointments.
$50
15 Min
Included In
HydraDerm Facial Elite
$299
75 Min · Includes LED
LED included in Elite tier. Delux and Mini tiers can add LED at the standard $50 rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Light Therapy?
Red Light Therapy uses specific wavelengths of light — primarily red and near-infrared — to stimulate cellular repair, boost collagen production, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. It is completely non-invasive, painless, and requires zero downtime.
What does Red Light Therapy do for skin?
Red light stimulates collagen and elastin production, calms redness and irritation after extractions or exfoliation, speeds healing for acne-prone and sensitive skin, enhances product absorption, and improves overall skin tone and radiance. Most clients notice improved tone, reduced redness, and a soft, radiant complexion after just one session.
What is the difference between red and blue LED light?
How much does Red Light Therapy cost at YA Skin Studio?
Is Red Light Therapy painful?
How often should I get Red Light Therapy?
Can Red Light Therapy be combined with other treatments?
Who is a good candidate for Red Light Therapy?
Red Light Therapy is safe for virtually all skin types and tones. It is particularly beneficial for clients dealing with fine lines, redness, post-inflammatory sensitivity, acne-prone skin, or dull complexions. Because it requires no recovery time and carries no risk of irritation, it is one of the few treatments with no meaningful exclusions.
Is it okay to do red light therapy after a facial?
Yes — it’s actually one of the best times to add it. Red light stimulates collagen and calms any redness or sensitivity left over from extractions, exfoliation, or a peel, so estheticians typically use it as a finishing step rather than something to space out. At YA Skin Studio it’s a standard add-on to any facial, and it’s already built into the HydraDerm Facial Elite tier.
When shouldn't you use red light therapy on your face?
Red light therapy is one of the gentlest treatments we offer, so there are very few situations where we’d hold off. The exceptions are an active skin infection, an open wound, or a medication that makes your skin unusually light-sensitive — flag any of those to your esthetician before your session. Outside of that, it’s considered safe for virtually all skin types and tones.
Is red light therapy good for facial skin?
Yes. The red wavelength we use penetrates into the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin production, calm inflammation, and speed up cellular repair — which shows up as smoother texture, reduced redness, and a more even, radiant tone. Most clients notice a visible difference after a single session, with results building the more consistently it is added to their routine.
Can you overdo red light therapy?
Not in the way you can overdo a chemical peel or microneedling — it has no downtime and does not resurface or damage the skin, so there is no real risk of “too much” the way there is with more aggressive treatments. That said, more is not automatically better. We typically recommend pairing it with your regular facial cadence (every 4 to 6 weeks) rather than daily use, since your skin still needs time to build the collagen the light is stimulating.
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