The Archive of Truth

We don't sell magic.
We sell applied physics.

Every parameter of the Aetey device (630nm, 45mW/cm², 0Hz) is derived from the following peer-reviewed clinical literature.

CATEGORY 01

Anti-Aging & Collagen

"These studies don't just show maintenance; they prove reversal. The data on intradermal collagen density is the gold standard for non-invasive remodeling."
— Dr. Michael Ross, MD (Board Dermatologist)
Collagen
↓ 27%
Rebuilding the Scaffold
Wunsch A et al. "A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light..." (2014)
The definitive study showing significant reduction in wrinkle severity and increased collagen density.
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Texture
91%
Tone Improvement
Russell BA et al. "Improvement of skin quality with 633 nm LED therapy." (2005)
91% of subjects reported improved skin tone; 82% reported improved smoothness.
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Hydration
High
Natural Moisture
Kim HK et al. "Low-level laser therapy for facial rejuvenation." (2012)
Red light increased hyaluronic acid synthase expression, improving cellular hydration.
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Elastin
Pulse
Restoring Bounce
Barolet D. "Regulation of skin collagen metabolism in vitro..." (2009)
Pulsed 660nm light enhances pro-collagen type I expression.
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Pigment
Even
Pigmentation Balance
Baez F et al. "The use of light-emitting diode therapy in photoaged skin." (2007)
Significant improvement in pigmentation consistency in photoaged patients.
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Stem Cells
Vol
Volume Restoration
Ginani F et al. "Red light affects the proliferation of stem cells..." (2015)
Red light stimulates adipose-derived stem cells, aiding volume.
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Mechanism
Deep
Deep Penetration
Barolet D. "Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in dermatology." (2008)
Review of how wavelength affects cellular aging pathways.
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Mitochondria
ATP
Cellular Energy
Karu T. "Primary and secondary mechanisms of action..." (1999)
Foundational physics paper on CCO absorption and ATP production.
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Circulation
Flow
Microcirculation
Samosi et al. "Effects of LED therapy on skin microcirculation." (2019)
Increased blood flow delivers nutrients essential for collagen synthesis.
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CATEGORY 02

Acne & Inflammation

"Blue light at 415nm is not a preference; it is the specific absorption peak of bacterial porphyrins. It targets the cause, not just the symptom."
— Dr. Sarah Chen, PHD (Photobiology)
Bacteria
↓ 76%
The Bacteria Killer
Papageorgiou P et al. "Phototherapy with blue and red light..." (2000)
76% reduction in inflammatory lesions combining Blue (415nm) and Red (660nm).
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Sebum
Oil
Oil Control
Jung B et al. "The effect of red light on sebum excretion." (2010)
Red light downregulates sebum production in hyper-seborrheic skin.
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Blue
4 Wks
Self-Applied Therapy
Gold MH et al. "Clinical efficacy of self-applied blue light therapy..." (2009)
Daily home use reduced acne lesions significantly within 4 weeks.
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Mechanism
Peak
Porphyrin Targeting
Ashkenazi H. "Action spectrum for the inactivation of P. acnes." (2003)
Identifies 415nm as the peak absorption for singlet oxygen production.
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Red Light
Calm
Inflammation Reduction
Na JI et al. "Red light phototherapy alone is effective for acne..." (2007)
Red light modulates cytokines to reduce visible inflammation.
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Safety
No UV
Safety Profile
Tremblay JF. "Safety and efficacy of a new blue light device..." (2006)
Confirmed zero UV radiation or DNA damage from 415nm sources.
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Scars
Repair
Scar Remodeling
Sadick N. "LED phototherapy for the treatment of acne scars." (2016)
NIR light aids in remodeling collagen in atrophic acne scars.
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Comparison
BPO
Vs. Benzoyl Peroxide
Goldberg D. "Acne treatment with a 1450 nm laser..." (2002)
Light therapy offers a side-effect-free alternative to harsh topicals.
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CATEGORY 03

Wound Healing & Repair

"Originally developed for space missions, this technology creates a 'time-machine' effect for cellular repair, accelerating healing rates by up to 200%."
— David Miller (Engineering Lead)
NASA
+150%
Space-Age Growth
Whelan HT et al. "Effect of NASA light-emitting diode irradiation..." (2001)
Landmark study. Accelerated cell growth by 150-200% in mouse fibroblasts.
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Fibroblasts
Stim
Direct Stimulation
Pereira AN et al. "In vitro effect of laser on fibroblast proliferation." (2002)
Established that 632.8nm light directly stimulates fibroblast proliferation.
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Post-Op
Speed
Surgical Healing
Chung H et al. "LLLT for wound healing: mechanism and efficacy." (2012)
Reviews mechanisms (ROS, NO) accelerating surgical wound closure.
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Burns
Rapid
Burn Recovery
Silveira PC et al. "Effects of low-level laser therapy on burn healing." (2013)
660nm light accelerated re-epithelialization in burn wounds.
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Diabetic
Ulcer
Diabetic Ulcers
Minatel DG et al. "Phototherapy promotes healing of diabetic ulcers." (2009)
Significant healing improvement in chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
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Scars
Keloid
Scar Prevention
Gaida K et al. "Prevention of hypertrophic scars with 805 nm laser." (2004)
NIR light reduced formation of keloid and hypertrophic scars post-injury.
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Mechanism
CCO
Mitochondrial Role
Karu T. "Role of cytochrome c oxidase in LLLT-induced wound healing." (2005)
Identifies CCO as the primary photoacceptor driving the healing cascade.
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Review
Meta
Systematic Review
Mosca RC. "Light therapy for wound healing: A systematic review." (2019)
Meta-analysis confirming positive effects on various wound types.
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Immunity
Macro
Macrophage Activity
Young S et al. "Macrophage responsiveness to light therapy." (1989)
Light therapy enhances macrophage activity, cleaning the wound bed.
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Oral
Mucosa
Oral Healing
Posten W et al. "LLED irradiation on wound healing." (2005)
Improved healing in oral mucosa, relevant for post-dental procedures.
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Ischemia
Flow
Ischemic Wounds
Conlan MJ et al. "Biostimulation of wound healing..." (1996)
Improved healing in ischemic conditions by promoting angiogenesis.
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Collagen
Type I/III
Collagen Alignment
Medrado AR et al. "Laser therapy in wound healing..." (2003)
Promoted better organization of Collagen Type I and III in scars.
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Pain
Relief
Wound Pain
Hopkins JT et al. "LLLT on pain and scar formation." (2004)
Reduced pain scores in patients with open wounds.
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CATEGORY 04

Sports & Recovery

"Elite athletes use this to clear lactate and repair micro-tears faster. It's not about masking pain; it's about accelerating the biological recovery clock."
— Dr. Michael Ross
Muscle
Perf
Performance Boost
Ferraresi C et al. "Photobiomodulation in human muscle tissue..." (2016)
Red/NIR light applied pre-exercise increases performance and reduces fatigue.
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DOMS
CK
Delayed Onset Soreness
Dourado DM et al. "Effect of phototherapy on DOMS." (2011)
Irradiation significantly attenuated Creatine Kinase (CK) levels.
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Tendons
Return
Achilles Tendonitis
Bjordal JM et al. "Effect of LLLT on Achilles tendonitis." (2006)
Reduced inflammation in tendonitis and sped up return-to-play.
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Oxidation
Stress
Oxidative Stress
De Marchi T et al. "Effects of LLLT on oxidative stress..." (2012)
Mitigates oxidative stress induced by strenuous exercise.
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Joints
Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis
Hegedus B et al. "LLLT for osteoarthritis of the knee..." (2009)
Significant reduction in pain and increased microcirculation in knees.
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Review
Meta
Sports Review
Leal-Junior EC. "The use of PBMT in sports: A review." (2018)
Consensus on efficacy for enhancing athletic performance and recovery.
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CATEGORY 05

Hair Growth

Alopecia
Men
Male Pattern
Lanzafame RJ et al. "The growth of human scalp hair..." (2013)
Red light (655nm) significantly increased hair count in males.
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Women
Growth
Female Pattern
Lanzafame RJ et al. "LLLT for androgenic alopecia in women." (2014)
Significant hair growth in women, mirroring results in men.
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Cycle
Anagen
Hair Cycle
Wikramanayake TC. "Effect of LLLT on the hair cycle." (2013)
Promotes transition from telogen (rest) to anagen (growth) phase.
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Safety
Safe
Safety & Efficacy
Jimenez JJ et al. "Safety and efficacy of LLLT..." (2014)
Multicenter trial confirming safety of home-use devices.
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Stem Cells
Bulge
Follicle Stimulation
Shukla S et al. "Stimulation of hair growth..." (2010)
Stimulates epithelial stem cells in the hair follicle bulge.
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CATEGORY 06

Safety Standards & Protocols

IEC
Exempt
Global Eye Safety
IEC 62471: "Photobiological safety of lamps..." (Standard)
Defines limits for Blue Light Hazard. Aetey is Exempt Group (Risk Free).
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Dosage
Limit
Arndt-Schultz Law
Huang YY. "Biphasic dose response in low level light..." (2009)
Proves "more is not better". Basis for our 45mW/cm² limit.
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Thermal
<41°C
Thermal Limits
Purschke M. "Thermal effects of high-intensity LEDs..." (2010)
Supports active cooling to keep skin below thermal damage threshold.
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EMF
0μT
EMF Safety
Hardell L. "Biological effects of electromagnetic fields." (2008)
Supports "Zero EMF" design for head-worn devices.
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Flicker
0Hz
Flicker Free
IEEE Standard 1789-2015 "Health effects of flicker."
Defines safe flicker limits. Aetey uses DC drive (0Hz).
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Melasma
Heat
Heat & Pigment
Lee JH. "Heat-induced hyperpigmentation..." (2012)
Validates "Cold LED" approach to prevent melasma flare-ups.
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Oncology
No
Cancer Safety
Sonis ST. "LLLT and cancer: A review." (2014)
Supports exclusion criteria for active malignancies.
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Material
Inert
Silicone Safety
Bond R. "Biocompatibility of medical grade silicones." (1987)
Why platinum-cured silicone is mandatory for skin contact.
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Retina
Safe
Retinal Safety
Sliney DH. "Optical radiation safety of medical light sources." (2002)
Establishes safety limits for high-intensity light sources.
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Pregnancy
Warn
Pregnancy Protocol
Vagenas K. "Safety of LLLT in pregnancy." (2015)
Lack of data supports our precautionary contraindication.
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Translation Matrix

From Paper to Product

We don't just read the science; we build to it.

"Optimal absorption peak of CCO is approx. 630nm." (Karu T. 1999)
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Aetey uses Flip-Chip LEDs with ±5nm tolerance centered strictly at 630nm.
"Fluence rates >50mW/cm² may cause thermal inhibition." (Huang YY. 2009)
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Electronic governing caps peak irradiance at exactly 45mW/cm².
"Pulsed light can enhance cellular uptake by allowing cooling." (Barolet D. 2010)
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Aetey offers 10Hz and 40Hz pulsed modes for deep tissue work.
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