LightStim has partnered with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to launch the FDA-cleared Elipsa device nationally across more than 600 locations. This announcement follows a successful pilot program.
The Elipsa device offers professional LED light therapy to spa guests who want to address fine lines, wrinkles, and mild to moderate inflammatory acne. The innovation uses patented MultiWave Technology, which delivers multiple wavelengths of light simultaneously, and features a touchless system that allows estheticians to perform other aspects of a facial treatment while the LED therapy works in the background.
All in all, the Elipsa device offers a non-invasive, clinically proven option for skin concerns in place of needles, prescription medications, or harsh chemicals. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa's extensive national footprint means that consumers in suburban and urban areas alike can likely find a participating location within a reasonable drive.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Touchless LED Facial Therapy
- Widespread adoption of touchless LED systems is shifting client expectations toward low-contact, technician-assisted treatments that operate concurrently with other facial services.
- Multiwave Light-based Treatments
- Simultaneous delivery of multiple light wavelengths is broadening clinical efficacy across wrinkles, inflammation, and acne, offering a single noninvasive modality that challenges single-target therapies.
- Retail Spa and Medical Device Partnerships
- Large spa networks partnering with FDA-cleared device makers are creating distribution channels that accelerate mainstream access to clinically validated aesthetic technologies.
Who This Affects Most
- Medical Aesthetics
- Clinically proven, noninvasive light therapies are redefining professional service offerings by providing alternatives to injectables and prescription regimens for mild-to-moderate skin conditions.
- Franchise Spa Chains
- National franchise footprints are becoming platforms for scaled deployment of standardized, technology-driven treatments that influence consumer adoption and pricing norms.
- Dermatology Technology Manufacturers
- Manufacturers focusing on multiwavelength, touchless delivery systems are positioned to disrupt device markets by combining clinical validation with seamless integration into existing service workflows.
