FAQS

Essentially all parts of the body where subcutaneous deposits of fat can be found may be treated with Contour Light, especially those resistant to diet and exercise.

Liposuction is an invasive procedure involving the mechanical removal of fat cells. By contrast, Contour Light is completely non-invasive and only affects fat cells temporarily. Contour Light does not compete with liposuction; it is simply a body shaping option available to clients who do not wish to undergo a potentially dangerous surgical procedure.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that clients undergoing Contour Light have noticed an improvement in skin tone and texture.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that clients undergoing Contour Light have noticed an improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

There are zero side effects. The treatment is painless and normal activities can be resumed immediately.

Contour Light does not destroy fat cells but empties them of their contents which means that fat cells are capable of restoring fat should the client have a chronic caloric imbalance. A balanced diet is the only way to ensure long- term improvement. Clients who eat more calories than they burn will see their improvement decrease over time.

For body contouring, we recommend:

• 8–12 sessions/month for normal weight
• 12–16 sessions/month for those with more to lose

These include Power Plate workouts and a healthy lifestyle. The manufacturer suggests red light therapy every other day for best results.
For pain relief, start with several days in a row, then maintain 2–3 times per week.

Yes! More consistent sessions lead to better results.
Aim for 2–4 times/week, but no more than 4, as the lymphatic system needs time to flush.
Daily sessions are safe, but we recommend balance.
Stay active, get outside, and enjoy life. Healing takes time.

There are three main reasons why alcohol should be avoided or greatly minimized with Contour Light red light therapy body sculpting:

1. Alcohol is a diuretic and it is critical that the body stays optimally hydrated throughout the treatment program.
2. Alcohol also contains a lot of calories: a 5-ounce glass of red wine packs 100 calories! This directly conflicts with the recommendations of the program which calls for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
3. Third and most importantly, alcohol is processed as fat by the liver which directly restricts the body’s ability to process the newly liberated fat from the red light therapy body sculpting session. Once fat cells are liberated by Contour Light, the fat that is not used up as energy to fuel the body’s normal metabolic needs is processed by the liver using enzymes. The total amount of fat being processed at any given time is limited by the number of enzymes produced by the liver. Alcohol is processed as fat by the liver using the same enzymes.

So, when the liver is busy processing alcohol, it is not able to process the fat liberated by Contour Light. Hence more time/treatments are required to achieve results if you do not avoid or minimize alcohol consumption. Depending on your goals, you may choose to reduce alcohol or not.

The most well studied mechanism of action surrounding red and near infrared light therapy is increased mitochondrial energy production in the cells. Mitochondria are tiny organelles that are the energy batteries of all the cells in our body. Red and near infrared light therapy helps the Mitochondria create more of that energy.

The specific photons found in red and near infrared light interact with a photoreceptors within our cells called cytochrome c oxidase. This interaction stimulates the mitochondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently, which allows the mitochondria to produce more ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Adenosine triphosphate or ATP is a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, e.g. muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis. Found in all forms of life, ATP is often referred to as the “molecular unit of currency” of intracellular energy transfer. When our cells have more energy, they simply perform better and the body follows suit!

Below is a link to a 3rd party compilation of over 4000 scientific studies on Photobiomodulation (PBM) / Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). *This answer comes from mitoredlight.com which is one of the 2-D brands we use at Red Light Method.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) / photobiomodulation (PBM) / red/NIR phototherapy studies – a comprehensive database*

Power Plate sessions at Red Light Method activate more muscles in less time—so 2–3 sessions/week can replace traditional strength training.
That said, gentle daily movement is key: walking, gardening, or biking all count.
Avoid overtraining, reduce sugar and processed foods, and choose nourishing, low-intensity movement.
We believe in loving your body, reducing stress, and moving with care.

All visits are scheduled and include red light therapy. We’re a boutique studio, so we don’t offer open gym time.
Sessions are available every 15 minutes—book easily through our app.