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DOSING
Dose is measured and recommended in Joules per square centimeter. Dose is a function of the
power density at the distance being used as well as the time spent using the device.
Recommended dose varies depending on the area being treated. In general, a higher dose,
between 10J and 50J may be needed for treating deep muscle tissue, joints, and organs while a
lower dose is sufficient for superficial treatments of the skin (somewhere between 3J and 15J).
The exact formula to calculate Joules per square centimeter is as follows:
(Irradiance measured in mW/cm2 x Treatment Time in Seconds) x .001
For example, the HG300 has an irradiance of 100mW/cm2 at the surface. If a person was to
treat their hand right up to the surface of the panel for 60 seconds, they would calculate their
dosage in Joules/cm2 like so:
(100mW/cm2 x 60 seconds) x .001 = 6J/cm2
As such, if a person did the same treatment but for 10 minutes, or 600 seconds, they would
receive a dose of 60J/cm2. See math below:
(100mW/cm2 x 600) x .001 = 60J/cm2
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