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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON BIOPTRON LIGHT THERAPY TECHNOLOGY |
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WHAT IS POLARISED LIGHT ?
 Polarised light is defined as light waves that move in
one plane only. Laser light diffuses in a similar manner
but unlike BIOPTRON, it consists of only one wavelength.
This means that it is monochromatic light, whereas BIOPTRON
is polychromatic (emission of multiple wave-lengths).
The wavelength of BIOPTRON is between 480 - 3400 nm (nanometres).
WHAT IS BIOSTIMULATION THROUGH POLARISED LIGHT ?
Biostimulation is the re-activation of cell functions
to enable regenerative processes to take place again.
This effect is directed to those cells that have been
damaged or do not function efficiently any more. Polarised
light has a balancing effect on cell membrane activities.
Polarised light goes a step further than what happens
through natural sunlight.
WHEN AND WHERE WAS THE EFFECT OF POLARISED LIGHT DISCOVERED
?
By 1966 the first lasers had been developed that could
achieve a biostimulation effect on human cells. In 1981
a team of physicists and doctors conducting research into
the biological effects of laser light came up with the
idea of developing a polarised light-emitting device that
did not have the negative parameters of a laser. This
research ended in the development of the BIOPTRON Lamp.
In 1988 the first BIOPTRON Lamps were manufactured and
sold to various professional users and to the public as
a health care device.
WHAT APPLICATIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE BIOPTRON LAMP
?
The human body consists of trillions of cells. Each health
disorder is reflected mainly on a cellular level. The
problem, minor or severe, is shown by the amount of cells
affected. BIOPTRON works on a cellular level. This naturally
means that the beneficial effects of the polarised light
emitted by the BIOPTRON lamp can be used to treat a wide
range of medical as well as cosmetic applications. Skin
irritations, pains, wounds, and the immune system can
all benefit from the BIOPTRON Light therapy. Medical doctors
and health care professionals around the world recommend
the use of the BIOPTRON therapy to accelerate regeneration
and healing processes.
ARE THE BIOPTRON LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES MEDICALLY APPROVED
?
Yes. They are approved as medical devices according to
93/42/EEC (the EEC-Directive competent for Medical Products).
This is the responsible and official European directive
for ALL medical products which are produced and sold in
the EEC. BIOPTRON devices are also certified under the
highest International standards for quality and safety
( ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 ), BIOPTRON devices are registered
by the United States Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.)
- Reg no: 3003775404, as well as by relevant authorities
in the many other countries where they are used and sold.
DO MEDICAL DOCTORS PRESCRIBE POLARISED LIGHT ?
Yes. In fact many Medical institutions around the world
have helped to develop the BIOPTRON V.I.P. Light technology.
Certain medial insurance companies even pay for the therapy.
Bioptron is employed as a therapeutic device by over 5
000 Doctors and is used in more than 1 000 clinics and
health care centres worldwide.
IS POLARISED LIGHT APPLIED IN CLINICS AND HOSPITALS AS
WELL ?
Yes. Many hospitals in numerous countries around the world
use the BIOPTRON in various medical fields.
IN WHICH COUNTRY IS THE BIOPTRON LAMP MANUFACTURED ?
All BIOTRON products are manufactured in Switzerland at
the Company’s own hi-tech manufacturing facilities
in Wollerau, close to Zurich.
IN WHICH COUNTRIES IS THE BIOPTRON LAMP BEING SOLD ?
In over 40 Countries and growing, including Eastern and
Western Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom,
South Africa and USA.
ARE BIOPTRON DEVICES USED ONLY BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
?
Bioptron devices are used by Medical professionals as
well as by over a million end-users at home. They are
completely safe to use and very simple to operate. There
are three different sizes of devices in order to ensure
the best-fitting solution for every individual need –
for the Medical and Beauty professionals, as well as for
the private home-users.
IN WHICH MEDICAL AREAS CAN BIOPTRON LIGHT THERAPY BE USED
?
For specified medical indications in the areas of Pain
Treatment, Sports Medicine & Physical Rehabilitation,
Wound Healing, Skin Disorders and for various disorders
in Children and Infants.
IS BIOPTRON EFFECTIVE IN THE AREA OF BEAUTY THERAPY ?
Yes, absolutely. Bioptron Light supports cell renewal,
the flow of nutrients and the synthesis of collagen which
keeps the complexion flexible. Thus, Bioptron can refine
existing wrinkles and prevent premature formation of new
ones. Bioptron also supports the improved absorption of
active substances contained in cosmetic preparations and
creams, thus enhancing their effects. Many leading Beauty
therapists and home-users worldwide are using Bioptron
to add value to a wide range of treatment regimes.
WHAT HAS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND WHILST OPERATING THE
BIOPTRON ?
Make sure, when the lamp is switched on, that the air
ventilation grid is not covered in order to allow good
ventilation. Always switch the lamp off at the lamp switch
itself before removing the wall plug.
HOW MUCH ENERGY IS USED BY THE BIOPTRON LAMP ?
The power consumption of the power supply is as follows:
BIOPTRON Compact III : 20 W , BIOPTRON Pro 1 : 50 W ,
BIOPTRON 2 : 90 W
WHAT IS THE LIFE EXPECTATION OF THE LIGHT SOURCE ?
Approximately 2 000 hours.
CAN THE LIGHT SOURCE BE REPLACED IF IT IS BROKEN ?
Yes. The lamp has to be sent back to the official BIOPTRON
Service Centre for replacement. The cost for replacement
of the bulbs is approximately £ 60
HOW LONG DO I HAVE A GUARANTEE ON THE PRODUCT ?
The high-tech production of the BIOPTRON lamp guarantees
our world-wide customers the quality expected from a Swiss
manufacturing company like BIOPTRON AG. We supply a 1-year
guarantee on all BIOPTRON products.
WHOM CAN I ASK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ?
Please ask your authorised distributor, or read the BIOPTRON
Light Therapy booklet where you will find most of the
answers to your questions.
HOW LONG SHOULD THE TREATMEN LAST ?
The BIOPTRON Compact III Lamp emits a beep tone every
two minutes, whilst the BIOPTRON Pro and BIOPTRON 2 have
pre-set timers. This ensures that you will always know
how long you have been applying the light. As a general
guideline:
Wound healing: 4 – 6 minutes Skin irritation: 4
minutes
Skin problems: 4 – 6 minutes Facial Cosmetic therapy:
4 minutes
Pain: 6 – 10 minutes
HOW DEEP DOES THE BIOPTRON LAMP PENETRATE UNDER THE SKIN
?
A four minute treatment will let the light stimulate cells
approximately 2,5 cm under the surface of the skin. The
longer the light treatment is applied, the deeper the
light can penetrate. Due to the fact that the BIOPTRON
light also treats blood cells that pass through the irradiated
treatment area, the immune system is being reinforced
(photomodulation of blood). The beneficial influence of
the BIOPTRON light is transported much further than the
area that is being treated ( BIOPTRON has a SYSTEMIC effect
). BIOPTRON has a BIOSTIMULATORY effect : - the human
organism transforms BIOPTRON VIP light into electrochemical
energy, which activates a chain of biochemical reactions
within the cells. Cellular biological processes are modulated,
metabolism is stimulated, and the immune response of the
entire human body is reinforced.
HOW SHOULD THE SKIN BE PREPARED BEFORE THE THERAPY ?
Clean the skin thoroughly by using a mild cleansing milk
or skin cleanser. The skin should be cleaned before treatment
so that the light won’t be distracted through reflecting
particles on the skin (oil, perspiration, etc). After
cleaning, you may apply a thin layer of OXY SPRAY before
starting the therapy.
CAN THE BIOPTRON PENETRATE THROUGH CLOTHING OR WOUND DRESSINGS
?
It is always best to shine the BIOPTRON light directly
onto the bare skin. Shining the light through clothing
will diminish and may even negate the effect of the therapy.
Regarding wound dressings; Opsite, Adaptic and Tegaderm
wound dressings do not significantly reduce the effects
of BIOPTRON Light Therapy. With thicker bandages and wound
dressings that may reduce the penetration and effectiveness
of the light, one can treat the bare skin area immediately
around the dressing. This will cause a positive and rapid
increase in blood supply to the wound area, as well as
activating the local immune response to accelerate the
wound healing processes.
WHAT SHOULD THE DISTANCE BE BETWEEN THE SKIN AND THE LAMP
?
The light should be focused at a right angle (90o) from
a distance of approximately 10 cm (4 in) from the skin
on the area to be treated. For the treatment of inflammation,
one should use a larger distance due to the temperature
sensitivity. Skin temperature rises during the light treatment
approximately 1° to 3°. Common sense dictates that one
should always monitor skin temperature whilst using the
light.
HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE EFFECT OF THE BIOPTRON LAMP OPTIMALLY
?
Spray a thin layer of Oxy Sterile Spray onto the skin.
Through the help of this unique spray, the skin gets supplied
with more oxygen and the infection risk is reduced.
IS THE BIOPTRON SAFE TO USE ON THE EYES ?
Yes. It is recommended that the eyes be closed during
eye treatments so as not to focus the light directly on
the retina.
DOES THE BIOPTRON HAVE ANY HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS ?
BIOPTRON Light Therapy has been used for more than 15
years in millions of applications worldwide, and until
now no harmful side effects are known.
IS THIS LIGHT SIMILAR TO THE INFRARED LAMP ?
Not at all. Whilst the spectrum of the BIOPTRON contains
a fractional amount of infrared, the wavelength of the
light is much broader. There are no thermal (heat) hazards
with the BIOPTRON Light Therapy System provided it is
operated correctly (10 cm away from the wound area). Occasionally,
such as in certain ACNE treatments for example, the condition
may get worse before it gets better.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUNLIGHT AND BIOPTRON LIGHT
?
BIOPTRON light is Polarized, and in contrast to natural
sunlight it does not contain UV (Ultraviolet) light or
any other harmful rays. The technically synthesised BIOPTRON
light provides light therapy with controllable and therefore
reproducible parameters.
COULD THE LIGHT CAUSE CANCER IN ANY WAY ?
No! The dangerous light range for cancer is low UV at
250 nm (nanometres) and below. The BIOPTRON’s lowest
wavelength is 480 nm.
WHILE APPLYING THE BIOPTRON LIGHT, CAN I DO ANYTHING WRONG
?
Wrong handling only reduces the optimal effect of the
BIOPTRON light. Wrong application can not lead to any
health hazard! Remember to maintain the correct operating
distance of 10cm.
MUST I CONSULT A MEDICAL DOCTOR BEFORE APPLICATION ?
Generally, no, but if no notable improvement can be achieved,
consult a doctor or a specialised therapist or beauty
consultant, WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH BIOPTRON light therapy.
Your local BIOPTRON Distributor may be able to refer you
to a professional who has had experience in dealing with
your type of problem.
For more serious disorders it is
generally recommended that you consult your Physician
or Therapist before using BIOPTRON in order to receive
professional advice to establish whether other medical
or surgical interventions are also required for your
particular condition.
CAN CHILDREN AND BABIES BE TREATED WITH THE BIOPTRON LAMP
AS WELL ?
Yes. Studies carried out in various hospitals and clinics
found that BIOPTRON Light Therapy is effective, safe and
simple to use on children. Because BIOPTRON Light Therapy
is quiet and painless, children enjoy the treatment and
parents are happy. BIOPTRON can be used in children as
a complementary therapy to reduce pain and promote healing
in various types of conditions, such as:
Skin Disorders
Infections of the upper airways (common cold, sinus infection,
tonsillitis)
Conditions affecting muscles, joints and bones
Diseases of the nervous system.
In newborn babies, BIOPTRON can be used for various conditions,
including the following:
Nappy Rash – caused by Yeast infection in the nappy
area
Inflammation of the veins caused by injections, etc
Pressure sores (bed sores) in babies who cannot move normally
Traumatic injuries – cuts, abrasions, bruises.
CAN THE LAMP BE UTILISED ON INJURIES ?
Yes. The wound has to be disinfected first, then use the
Oxy Sterile Spray before applying the light treatment.
The natural healing process is very much enhanced.
IS THE BIOPTRON SAFE TO USE DURING PREGNANCY ?
BIOPTRON may only be used on pregnant women provided the
pregnancy is healthy and normal. Pregnant women should
always consult their doctor / gynaecologist before commencing
BIOPTRON light therapy.
MAY BIOPTRON BE USED BY PEOPLE WITH HEART PACEMAKERS ?
People with heart pacemakers may safely use the BIOPTRON
lamp provided they don't touch the actual lamp unit whilst
undergoing treatments. Pacemaker wearers should utilise
the BIOPTRON stand during treatments to prevent the BIOPTRON
unit from coming into direct contact with their body.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE BIOPTRON LAMP BE APPLIED ?
Acute cases: 2 x per day. For chronic cases: daily or
3-4 times per week. For severe cases: every 6-8 hours.
CAN THE BIOPTRON LAMP BE APPLIED TOO OFTEN ?
No. But the local effect usually cannot be increased by
applying more often or longer than described in the BIOPTRON
Light Therapy booklet. However, more frequent treatments
may result in a more rapid SYSTEMIC effect as blood photomodulation
is increased. There are no harmful side effects if the
BIOPTRON is used longer or more frequently. It is recommended
that after each 5-7 day treatment period, BIOPTRON treatments
be discontinued for 2 days, then resumed.
WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE THE FIRST APPLICATION RESULTS
?
Generally, this will depend on the type of problem, how
long it has been there, and the age of the person. However,
in a great deal of cases, noticeable improvement occurs
almost immediately – especially with acute pain
and inflammations. AS A GENERAL INDICATION :
| Wound Healing : 2 - 3 days |
Acne : 2 weeks - 1 month (varies) |
| Allergies : 2 - 3 days |
Arthritis Pain : relief in days / Mobility
: Within 1-3 weeks |
| Pain : 2 minutes to 1 - 3 days |
Wrinkles : Up to 2 months |
| Virus Therapy : 3 - 4 days |
Leg Ulcers : 1 - 4 months
(three stages of healing) |
AT WHAT TIME OF THE DAY IS IT BEST TO USE THE BIOPTRON
LAMP ?
Morning and evening. Much more important than the time
of day, is that you have time for the treatment and you
can relax while applying the light therapy.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT BIOPTRON DEVICES AND DIFFERENT SIZES
?
Yes. In order to assure the best-fitting solution for
every need, the range of BIOPTRON devices includes three
different types of devices. This enables optimum effective
handling and use by both medical professionals and home-users.
They differ in size and design, but all three devices
emit light with identical physical and technical characteristics.
The Bioptron Compact III has a filter diameter of 4cm
(spot size 19cm²). The Bioptron Pro 1 has a filter
diameter of 11cm (spot size 154cm²). The Bioptron
2 has a filter diameter of 15cm (spot size 254cm²).
WHAT IS BIOPTRON COLOUR THERAPY ?
BIOPTRON colour therapy is a self-help, holistic treatment
regime. A comprehensive colour therapy treatment manual
is supplied with the colour therapy kit. Colour Therapy
lenses are optional accessories and are made in two different
sizes to fit directly on to either the BIOPTRON COMPACT
III or the BIOPTRON PRO 1 models.
Treatment times for colour are specific: 1 minute: “Tonifies”,
2 minutes: “Sedates”, and 3 minutes: “Anaesthetises”.
Most colour programmes aim to sedate energy fields that
are over-active (ie: stress areas).
View our BIOPTRON Colour Therapy information. |
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