General Knowledge
Q. What is Low Level Laser Therapy?
A. Low-Level Laser therapy is the use of low intensity photonic energy as a treatment modality.
Q. How does Low-Level Laser (3LT®) work?
A. Photonic stimuli excite the body’s cells infusing them with energy, with the three primary reactions being, reduction of inflammation, cell regeneration and increased blood flow.
Q. What is it used for?
A. The potential applications of Low-Level Laser (3LT®) are almost limitless, however; to date Erchonia has received market clearance for Neck and Shoulder Pain, Breast Augmentation, Acne, Laser Assisted Liposuction, and Non-Invasive Body Contouring. Erchonia continues to conduct clinical trials on other applications.
Q. What are the benefits of low-laser therapy?
A. Low Level Laser Therapy is a noninvasive, fast and effective modality that has been proven in clinical trials to reduce pain, reduce edema, and promote healing.
Q. How safe is Low-Level Laser Therapy?
A. Low Level Laser Therapy has is very safe, the only general precaution is the use of special filtering glasses when a class 3B laser is in use.
Q. How deep into the tissue can laser light penetrate?
A. The depth of penetration is dependent on multiple factors including mass and density, however since low-level laser has been proven in clinical studies to effect subcutaneous cells; the point is low-level laser, does penetrate; as opposed to the heat lamp devices that do not.
Q. What the difference is between pulsed vs. constant wave?
A. Like their names imply, constant wave is a continuous emission of laser energy, without disruption, for the length of time the device is ON. Pulsed wave is controlled breaks in the wave, at predefined and programmed intervals.
Q. What is hertz as it relates to Low-Level Lasers?
A. The predefined, controlled breaks in the laser emission, measured by the number of breaks per second, equals hertz.
Applications
Q. Is Low-Level Laser Therapy painful?
A. No, most people do not feel anything. For those that have reported a feeling, it is nothing more than a slight tingling.
Q. Who uses the Low-Level Lasers?
A. Erchonia has a broad client base with representative from every practice in the healthcare industry, including by not limited; Cosmetic Surgeons, Chiropractors, Plastic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Rolfers, Registered Nurses, Medical Doctors, Podiatrists, and Veterinarians.
Q. How is Low-Level Laser Therapy administered?
A. The mechanics of how low-level laser therapy is administered is based on the indication for use; however, the general process is the probe containing the laser diode(s) are held in place or moved gently over the treatment area at a distance of anywhere from 4” – 12.”
Q. How long does it take for the laser to heal or improve a condition?
A. This is dependent of the application; however, progress is immediately evident.
Q. What’s the difference between Lasers vs. LED?
A. Erchonia 3LT® devices used electric diodes, which are high end, culminated and strictly measured within a plus/minus .05%. LEDs are inexpensive, non-focused wide range light sources. The primary difference is in performance and depth of penetration. Laser diodes penetrate, working subcutaneously, LEDs do not affecting surface only.
Research
Q. What clinical studies have been conducted using Low-Level Laser?
A. Erchonia has sponsored numerous clinical trials and continues to promote lowlevel laser as a modality through ongoing research. To see the completed study results and the on-going study progress, click RESEARCH
Sales & Marketing
Q. How much does the Erchonia laser devices cost?
A. Erchonia has a make and model for every type of application and each budget. Contact 888.242.0571 to talk with a sales representative.
Q. What are the trends in laser therapy?
A. Since the applications of Low-Level Laser therapy are virtually endless and 3LT® can be included in most modalities, Erchonia works within the trends of the general medical community.
Compliance
Q. Is Low-Level Laser Therapy FDA approved?
A. The FDA clears for market devices and specific indications for use, this is sometime referred to by persons outside the FDA as “FDA Approval”, although it is a term unacceptable to the FDA. All Erchonia devices have received a FDA market clearance or were self certified in accordance to FDA regulation.
Q. Are Erchonia Low-Level Laser devices tested to ensure safety?
A. Erchonia Corporation develops, desigs, and manufactures devices in accordance to both FDA and International standards for Medical Device Quality Standards. Prior to release to production, finished devices are tested to Medical Safety Standards for Laser Controls, EMC, and Safety.
Contraindications
Q. Are there any conditions which would prevent me from low-level laser treatment?
A. There are no code regulated contraindications; however, since there are no long term evaluations on certain conditions, Erchonia does not recommend use on pregnant women or persons with a pace maker.
Q. Does Low-Level Laser therapy cause heat damage or cancer in the tissue?
A. No, low-level laser by virtue of design is non-heat producing and does not alter the cell structure. The laser irradiation is non-ionizing, meaning it does not collect in the tissue.
Q. Are there any side effects?
A. Some persons have reported a sense of deep relaxation that may cause drowsiness
Q. Are there any complications to the treatments?
A. There are no known and / or published adverse effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy.
