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Choosing my first device — panel, mask, or handheld?

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Creed Snow
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Start from your goal, then match the form factor: a mask for the face, a panel for the body or large areas (back, joints), a handheld/wand for spot-treating. Full-body setups exist if the budget allows.

Then check the specs that actually matter: irradiance (mW/cm²), wavelengths (red ~660nm and near-infrared ~850nm), coverage size, low flicker and EMF, FDA clearance, and a decent return policy. Ask for third-party numbers, not just the brand's marketing. What's your main goal and budget?



   
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I’m in a similar boat — mainly wanting something for my face, but I’d also like to hit knees/shoulders sometimes. Curious how people weigh a mid-size panel vs a mask if you only want to buy one device first. Is irradiance at the distance you’d actually sit more important than just comparing LED counts on the spec sheet?



   
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