Red Light Therapy Clinic in Bentleigh: Treatments, Pricing and What to Expect

If you've been reading about red light therapy and you're wondering what actually happens when you book a session at a clinic, rather than using a panel at home, you're asking a reasonable question. The words "red light therapy" get used loosely online, and clinic menus don't always make it obvious what you're paying for or how long it takes.

This guide walks through exactly what's on offer at LEREDD's skin and wellness clinic in Bentleigh, Melbourne: the treatments, the wavelengths used, realistic session lengths, current pricing, and how to work out which option actually fits what you're trying to achieve.

The Short Answer

LEREDD's Bentleigh clinic (99 Brewer Road, Level 1) offers practitioner-guided LED light therapy in 20–30 minute sessions from around $55, targeting pain relief, muscle recovery or collagen support using red (630nm/660nm), green (525nm) and near-infrared (850nm/940nm) wavelengths. The clinic also runs MediLUX targeted treatments, LED facials and IPL skin treatments. A short consultation helps match the right treatment, wavelength combination and frequency to your goal. Most people don't need every service on the menu, just the one or two that fit theirs.

What LEREDD's Bentleigh Clinic Actually Is

LEREDD runs a skin and wellness clinic above street level at 99 Brewer Road in Bentleigh, a five-star-rated studio offering professional-grade LED light therapy alongside a small number of complementary skin treatments.

It's worth being upfront about scope: this isn't a single-treatment clinic. Alongside red and near-infrared LED therapy, the practitioners also offer microneedling and IPL, which are different technologies with different mechanisms and different safety considerations. We'll separate those clearly below rather than lumping them all under "red light therapy," because they're not the same thing.

What Happens During an LED Light Therapy Session

A standard session runs 25–30 minutes, with roughly 15 minutes of active light exposure. The rest is setup and settling in. You lie or sit near a professional LED array while it delivers a specific combination of wavelengths, chosen for your goal:

• Red light (630nm and 660nm), associated with skin-focused effects such as collagen support and surface-level recovery
• Near-infrared light (850nm and 940nm), which penetrates further into tissue and is more associated with muscle and joint-focused recovery
• Green light (525nm), used in some combination protocols, though its evidence base is smaller than red or near-infrared

The wavelength mix isn't identical across every service. Muscle Recovery + Growth runs red and green at 100% with near-infrared at 50%. Boost Collagen runs red and near-infrared at 100% with no green. Weight Loss runs red and green at 100% with near-infrared at 50%. This is a genuine point in favour of clinic treatment over a fixed home panel: the combination can be adjusted to the goal, session by session.

The Full Treatment Menu, at a Glance

The Full Treatment Menu, at a Glance

LED Light Therapy: Pain Relief, Recovery and Collagen

These three sit closest to what people usually mean by "red light therapy." They're 30-minute sessions using red and near-infrared wavelengths at full or partial strength, with the combination adjusted depending on whether you're targeting pain, post-training recovery, or skin.

A Note on the "Weight Loss" Session

LEREDD's Bentleigh menu lists a Weight Loss session (25–30 minutes, around 15 minutes of active exposure) using red (630nm/660nm), green (525nm) and near-infrared (850nm) wavelengths. The clinic's own description frames this as supporting fat metabolism and localised adipose tissue reduction as part of a broader wellness routine.

We'd frame this more cautiously than the listing does. Evidence connecting red, green or near-infrared light exposure to meaningful, sustained fat loss is early and inconsistent. It's not something to book expecting a body-contouring result on its own, and it shouldn't replace medical advice around weight management. If you're curious about this session, raise it in a consultation so a practitioner can talk you through realistic expectations rather than relying on the treatment description alone.

MediLUX Targeted Treatments

MediLUX is described by the clinic as a higher-output LED system used for face or body phototherapy across five wavelengths. The Targeted Injury or Pain Point session (20 minutes, from $55) and Hair Growth session (20 minutes, $65) are the two fixed options. There's also a bespoke session where the practitioner sets treatment parameters after discussing your goals with you, from $75.

LED Facials: Revive + Glow

Two options, both combining skincare steps with LED light exposure rather than LED being the whole treatment:

• Express (30 min, $85): double cleanse, a lymphatic massage, a mask, LED therapy, finished with moisturiser and SPF.
• Luxury (1 hr, $165): double cleanse, brightening microdermabrasion, an enzymatic peel, a lymphatic massage, and collagen-focused LED therapy.

Both are aimed at general radiance and relaxation rather than a specific medical concern.

Microneedling (CIT)

Microneedling uses fine needles, via the XCellaris PRO TWIST device according to the clinic's listing, to create controlled micro-injuries that prompt the skin's own collagen response. This is a mechanically different treatment to LED light therapy. It's invasive, requires downtime consideration, and is priced accordingly ($320–$500 depending on coverage).

IPL Skin Treatments

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a separate technology again, using broader-spectrum light to target pigmentation, redness and visible capillaries. LEREDD's IPL menu includes hand rejuvenation, full face and neck treatment, and a vascular spot treatment using 530nm/560nm light. All IPL services on the clinic's menu require a patch test before treatment, which is a sensible standard given IPL carries a different risk profile to LED therapy, particularly for some skin tones.

What the Research Actually Shows

It's worth separating what's reasonably well supported from what's still early.

• Red and near-infrared light on skin: this is the most studied area. Multiple small human studies and some larger reviews suggest benefits for skin texture, fine lines and wound healing support, generally attributed to mitochondrial and collagen-related mechanisms. Results vary between studies and individuals, and effect sizes are often modest.
• Red/near-infrared light for muscle recovery and mild pain: early-to-moderate evidence, mostly from smaller human trials and some athlete-focused studies, suggests a supportive role. This shouldn't be read as a substitute for medical treatment of injury or chronic pain.
• Light therapy and fat/weight loss: early and inconsistent. Not something to book expecting a weight-management outcome.
• IPL for pigmentation and vascular concerns: a more established, longer-used technology in dermatology, though outcomes depend heavily on skin type, technician skill and device calibration.
• Microneedling for skin texture and collagen: reasonably well studied as a standalone modality, distinct from light-based treatments.

Across all of it, more research helps refine dosing, frequency and who benefits most. No light-based or microneedling treatment here should be understood as diagnosing, curing or preventing a medical condition.

Clinic Treatment vs a Home Device

A fair question if you already own, or are considering, a home red light panel: what does the clinic add?

Three things, mainly: higher-output professional equipment, a practitioner who adjusts the wavelength combination and duration to your specific goal each visit, and access to complementary treatments such as microneedling and IPL, which aren't something a home LED panel does at all.

If your interest is purely ongoing red or near-infrared light exposure and you'd rather build it into a home routine, it's worth browsing LEREDD's red light therapy panels to compare. Many people do both: a home device for regular use, and periodic clinic sessions for targeted work or professional oversight.

Who May Benefit, and Who Should Check In First

LED light therapy sessions are generally well tolerated. That said, a few groups should speak with a practitioner or their GP before booking:

• Pregnant women
• People on photosensitising medication, including some acne treatments like isotretinoin
• People with a history of skin cancer or currently monitoring a skin lesion
• People with epilepsy triggered by light, for certain light-based protocols

IPL carries additional considerations around skin tone, tanning and recent sun exposure, which is why a patch test is built into the clinic's IPL booking process. If any of this applies to you, a consultation before your first visit is the right next step, not a form to skip.

How Often, and What Results May Realistically Look Like

Most LED light therapy protocols, whether clinic or home, are built around a course of sessions rather than a single visit, often multiple times a week initially before tapering to a maintenance schedule. Skin-focused changes tend to build gradually over weeks. Recovery-focused effects are often noticed sooner but are also more subjective. Microneedling results build over several weeks per session as the skin remodels, with visible change usually needing more than one treatment.

Results vary. A practitioner can give you a realistic timeline for your specific goal once they know your history. That's a better source than a general estimate.

How to Choose the Right Treatment for Your Goal

• Ongoing joint or muscle discomfort → Pain Relief or Muscle Recovery + Growth session
• General skin quality, fine lines → Boost Collagen or a Revive + Glow facial
• A specific injury site or single problem area → MediLUX Targeted Injury or Pain Point
• Pigmentation, redness, visible capillaries → IPL Skin treatment (patch test required first)
• Deeper texture or scarring concerns → Microneedling (CIT)
• Not sure, or want to combine treatments → Book a consultation first. This is genuinely the fastest way to avoid paying for the wrong session

If you'd like help narrowing it down before you commit to a booking, get in touch with the LEREDD team. A five-minute conversation usually sorts it.

Common Mistakes

• Booking the highest-intensity option assuming "more is better." The practitioner sets intensity and wavelength combination for a reason
• Skipping the patch test for IPL because a previous IPL treatment elsewhere went fine
• Expecting a single session to produce a lasting result. Most of these treatments work as a course
• Booking the Weight Loss session expecting a body-contouring outcome on its own, rather than as part of a broader routine discussed with a practitioner
• Not mentioning current medication or skin history at booking

Key Takeaways

• LEREDD's Bentleigh clinic (99 Brewer Road) offers practitioner-guided LED light therapy in 20–30 minute sessions from around $55, using red (630/660nm), green (525nm) and near-infrared (850/940nm) wavelengths adjusted to your goal.
• The clinic's menu also includes MediLUX targeted treatments, LED facials, microneedling (CIT) and IPL skin treatments. These are separate technologies from LED light therapy, each with their own safety considerations.
• Evidence for red and near-infrared light therapy is strongest for skin and mild recovery-focused effects. Claims connecting it to weight or fat loss remain early and shouldn't be the main reason to book that session.
• IPL treatments require a patch test and are assessed on skin type and history before your first session.
• Most treatments on this menu work as a course of sessions rather than a single visit, and a short consultation is the most reliable way to match treatment, frequency and wavelength combination to your specific goal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a red light therapy session at LEREDD Bentleigh actually involve?

A 25–30 minute appointment where a professional LED array delivers red, green and/or near-infrared wavelengths chosen for your goal, such as pain, recovery or skin, with around 15 minutes of active light exposure.

Is red light therapy safe for all skin types?

LED light therapy is generally well tolerated across skin types. IPL is a different technology with its own suitability requirements, which is why the clinic requires a patch test before IPL treatment.

How is a clinic session different from using a red light panel at home?

The clinic uses higher-output equipment, and a practitioner adjusts the wavelength combination and session length to your specific goal each visit, something a fixed home panel can't do on its own.

How often should I book sessions?

Most protocols involve multiple sessions per week initially, tapering to a maintenance schedule. Your practitioner will suggest a specific frequency based on what you're targeting.

How soon might I notice results?

Recovery-focused effects are sometimes noticed sooner. Skin-focused changes typically build over several weeks. Results vary between individuals.

What's the difference between red light therapy and IPL?

LED light therapy uses specific red, green and near-infrared wavelengths mainly for skin and recovery support. IPL uses broader-spectrum intense pulsed light, primarily for pigmentation, redness and vascular concerns. It is a different mechanism entirely.

Do I need a patch test before treatment?

Yes, for all IPL services on the Bentleigh menu. It's a standard safety step and isn't optional.

Can I combine red light therapy with microneedling or IPL?

Some clients do combine treatments, but spacing and sequencing matter. This is worth discussing in a consultation rather than booking back-to-back sessions on your own judgement.

Does the Weight Loss session actually help with fat loss?

It's marketed as supporting fat metabolism as part of a broader wellness routine, but current evidence for light therapy and fat loss is early and inconsistent. Talk to a practitioner about realistic expectations before booking with this as your main goal.

How much does a session cost at LEREDD Bentleigh?

Standard LED light therapy and MediLUX sessions start from $55–$65. Facials run $85–$165, and microneedling and IPL run higher ($65–$500 depending on treatment and coverage). Current pricing is confirmed at booking.

How do I book a consultation or session?

You can book directly through LEREDD's online booking system, or get in touch first if you'd like help choosing the right treatment before committing.

Ready to Book?

If your interest is purely ongoing red or near-infrared light exposure, it's worth browsing LEREDD's red light therapy panels to compare against an in-clinic visit.

Ready to see what a tailored session feels like? Book your visit to the LEREDD Bentleigh clinic. Our practitioners will help you settle on the right treatment on the day, or book a consultation first if you'd like guidance before booking.