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Product Usage and Safety

How do I use PlatinumLED Therapy Lights? What distance should I be from the light? What about dosage?

As a general rule of thumb, we’ve found that 10-20 minutes per treatment area at a distance of around 8”-14” for deep tissue or 16"-24" for superficial facial skin therapy on bare skin with a max of 2-3 treatment areas per day to be a great average u

Do I need to wear eye protection? Are the lights safe for my eyes?

Optional eye protection is included with all lights for our customers that wish to use it. However, this is optional and not required for use. Contrary to many misconceptions and misinformation out there, there is no exact type/frequency of light emi

Can I adjust the output of the lights?

All BIOMAX lights feature the unique ability to independently digitally control the output intensity of the R+ (red) array and the NIR+ (NIR) array by dimming them from 0% - 100%. The R+ array contains the 630nm and 660nm wavelengths while the NIR+ c

Can I turn off the blue lights?

Yes.  All of the BIOMAX series of lights that are now shipping are the Gen 8 units with the ability to independently control the blue 480nm light.  To turn off the blue simply go to the 'Set' menu and make sure the button labeled 'Blue' is not highli

Can I use the light without a stand? Can I lay down the light on its side?

We have thousands of  customers who use our lights without stands every day.  Some people use the included over the door hanging kit, while others may lean it against the wall or a desk.  One popular method is laying down next to the unit on a yoga m

Can PlatinumLED Therapy Lights be used with a pacemaker?

Our therapy lights are designed for general wellness purposes and have not been tested specifically for use with pacemakers. Therefore, we recommend consulting with your physician before using the BIOMAX light if you have a pacemaker or any other ele