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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 maximum of 2–3 treatment areas per day, to be a great ave

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?

Yes. All BIOMAX lights feature the ability to independently control the output intensity of the R+ (red) array and the NIR+ (near-infrared) array, dimming them from 0%–100%. The R+ array includes the 630nm and 660nm wavelengths, while the NIR+ array

Can I turn off the blue lights?

Yes. All BIOMAX series lights (Gen 7 models and newer) allow you to independently control the blue 480nm LEDs. To turn them off, simply go to the ‘Set’ menu and make sure the button labeled ‘Blue’ is not highlighted. In the BIOMAX Pro series, the blu

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?

Regarding the use of our BIOMAX and BIOMAX Pro lights with a pacemaker, our units are generally safe to use as there is no readable EMF at 4” or further from our BIOMAX units. However, we highly recommend consulting with a healthcare professional bef