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As a dermatologist, I’m always looking for effective, science-backed ways to improve skin health, and the @Solawave red light mask is one such innovation. 🔬
✨ Red light (wavelengths around 630-660nm) and infrared light (wavelengths around 800-850nm) penetrate deep into the dermal layers, stimulating fibroblasts to boost collagen production, reducing inflammation, and supporting tissue repair.
👩🏽⚕️This can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture.
💡 Regular use is key to seeing results!
♦️This particular mask is flexible, made of silicone, and is very easy to use. It’s portable and the mask shuts off after 10 minutes on its own. You can use it daily while watching tv or doing simple chores.
🚨 Note: If you have melasma or are prone to hyperpigmentation, red light therapy may increase melanogenesis, potentially worsening pigmentation. Always consult with a dermatologist before starting any new skincare treatments.
About Dr. Swati Kannan, MD
Swati Kannan, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and cosmetic dermatologist with expertise in skin cancer, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic treatments. Her services include injectables, laser procedures, platelet-rich plasma for hair loss and skin rejuvenation, and hair transplants.
Dr. Kannan combines evidence-based science with aesthetic principles to optimize both surgical and cosmetic outcomes. She customizes treatment plans by considering each patient’s unique needs.
As an associate professor of dermatology at UC San Diego, Dr. Kannan trains medical students and residents, and has lectured at national conferences. Previously, she was a surgeon at Kaiser Permanente and an associate professor at UCLA, where she founded a pigmented lesions clinic for melanoma patients.
Dr. Kannan completed her fellowship in Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology at UC San Diego, and her dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Kannan is board-certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery.
She is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology, and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
