Healing After Trauma: How Red-Light Therapy Supports Recovery from Major Surgery
Recovering from a major surgery—requires time, patience, and the body’s incredible ability to repair itself. While traditional medicine and physical therapy are the cornerstones of healing, complementary therapies can provide additional support along the way. One of the most promising tools in recovery science today is red-light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation.
At Iris Love Wellness, our HaloRed Booth offers a soothing, whole-body red-light therapy experience designed to reduce pain, speed up healing, and support overall recovery after trauma or surgery.
What Is Red-Light Therapy?
Red-light therapy uses low-level wavelengths of red (around 630–660 nm) and near-infrared (810–850 nm) light to penetrate deep into tissues. These wavelengths stimulate the mitochondria—the “powerhouses” of your cells—boosting cellular energy (ATP) production. With more energy available, your body can repair, regenerate, and recover more efficiently.
Benefits of Red-Light Therapy for Post-Surgical Recovery
1. Accelerates Wound Healing
Studies show that red-light therapy can speed up tissue repair and wound closure after surgery by stimulating fibroblast activity and collagen production. This is essential for strengthening skin and connective tissue around surgical sites.
📖 Reference: Gupta et al., 2014, Lasers in Medical Science.
2. Reduces Inflammation and Swelling
After trauma or surgery, inflammation is one of the biggest hurdles to recovery. Red and near-infrared light have been shown to reduce inflammatory markers and promote lymphatic drainage, which helps ease swelling and discomfort.
📖 Reference: Hamblin, 2017, Journal of Biophotonics.
3. Supports Nerve Regeneration
In surgeries involving nerves, regrowth and repair are critical. Research suggests red-light therapy can promote nerve regeneration and improve sensory and motor function recovery.
📖 Reference: Gigo-Benato et al., 2004, Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery.
4. Improves Circulation & Oxygen Delivery
Better blood flow means more oxygen and nutrients are delivered to tissues, helping them heal faster and stronger. Red-light therapy encourages the release of nitric oxide, which dilates blood vessels and boosts circulation.
📖 Reference: Chung et al., 2012, Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
5. Natural Pain Relief
Chronic pain after surgery can hinder recovery. Red-light therapy helps reduce pain by modulating nerve sensitivity and lowering oxidative stress—without the side effects of long-term pain medications.
📖 Reference: Chow et al., 2009, The Lancet.
Whole-Body Healing in the HaloRed Booth
Unlike spot-treatment devices, the HaloRed Booth at Iris Love Wellness delivers red and near-infrared light across the entire body, creating a deeply restorative experience. With each 20-minute session, clients can relax to soothing guided meditations through Bluetooth speakers while giving their body’s cells a boost of energy to heal, regenerate, and recover.
A Gentle Ally for Your Recovery
While nothing replaces the guidance of your medical team, red-light therapy can be a powerful complementary therapy to support healing after surgery. From reducing pain and swelling to accelerating tissue repair, the science behind red-light therapy continues to reveal its potential for trauma recovery.
Book Your HaloRed Session Today
Ready to support your recovery naturally? Step into the HaloRed Booth at Iris Love Wellness in Ventura and give your body the healing light it deserves.
📍 1071 Seaward Avenue, Ventura, CA
📞 805-628-3092
🌐 www.irisloveventura.com