Hi realdoggymouse,

Well it depends on the color of the LED, the 660 LED can go about 1/2 to 3/4
inches. the infrared 880 can go up to 3 inches.

But then a blue LED has almost no penetration. So it depends on what laser you
are talking about. What color and what power level.

Take care,
V


> Thanks, does this mean the LED can penetrate the skin like a laser?
> I'm confused because many of the studies talk about lasers. I'm
> curious if the LED can heal tendinopathy or vascular problems.
> Thanks again.

> --- In LEDeffects@yahoogroups.com, V <lights@...> wrote:

>> Hi realdoggymouse,

>> Well there are a few differences, One is that a laser can operate
> at a much higher power level than an LED, does not mean that all of
> them do however, most small lasers put out 5mw or less, LEDs can do
> mare than that. A laser puts all the light on one small spot so the
> concentration is much greater, but then if you have treat a large
> area it may take a long time. LED can cover a large area at once. You
> can get LED units much more readily than laser units.
>> Leds are safer there is no over doing it in most cases. with a
> laser you have to know how much time to use it so you don't over do
> it.
>> A strong laser can be expensive compared to an LED unit also.
>> LED units can be made in more variety of colors for various
> applications than lasers can.
>> So it all depends on what you want to do and how much you want to
> spend. If you have a serious inner ear problem for example a laser
> may be best due to its ability to keep the light focused and higher
> power, but if you want to sooth sore muscles then an LED unit will
> probably work better.
>> It all comes down to the right tool for the right job.

>> Oh and a laser has a more precise frequency than an LED, a narrower
> range.


>> Take care,
>> V


>> > hi, what is the difference between a cold laser and an LED for
> therapy?
>> > Thanks!



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