This BIOMAX PRO Ultra review is based on ten months with this panel and three years using red light therapy at 58.
Quick answer: who this panel is for
I would buy it again because: the coverage, shared household use, and room to expand suit my routine.
I would not start here if: you are new to red light, short on space, or not yet sure you will use it consistently.
The honest bottom line: it has been a maintenance tool in my routine, not a stand-alone transformation.
Everybody wants the six-week before and after. I understand. If I’m spending money and sitting in front of a light every morning, I would also like the photos to do some talking.
But those photos are almost three years old now. At 58, I have a more useful question: what has red light actually added to my routine, and would I spend my money on this panel again?
Here is my honest answer. I think of red light as maintenance. I have not looked in the mirror and thought it erased ten years. My skin still looks healthy, and the texture and fine lines I have been watching have stayed fairly consistent. That is my observation, not proof that one device deserves all the credit.
I have used red light consistently for three years, including about ten months with the PlatinumLED BIOMAX PRO Ultra. Those are two different timelines, and they matter.
A quick disclosure before we get into it
I bought my panel myself. It was not gifted, this review is not sponsored, and PlatinumLED had no input into it. The PlatinumLED shopping link in this post is an affiliate link. If you purchase through it, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Watch my full review
Watch my full review below for my actual setup, the mask-versus-panel comparison, and my skin at 58 without makeup or a filter. You can also watch the review on YouTube.
Those six-week photos came from a mask
The before-and-after photos in the opening of my video are from an LED mask I used in 2023–24. They are not six-week results from the Pro Ultra. I did not own this panel then.
I also called the panel a BIOMAX 900 in an earlier unboxing Short. That was my mistake. The panel in this review is the BIOMAX PRO Ultra.
I want both points clear because a good before-and-after can create an impression much faster than a description can correct it. The device, the timeline, and everything else happening in your routine belong in the conversation.
Why I Chose a Panel Over a Mask at 58
For me, the meaningful change was coverage. A mask covers my face and neck. With the panel, I can include my face, chest, and arms in the setup.
That does not mean the panel magically shortened my sessions. I still spend about ten minutes using it. What changed was what I could cover during that time, along with the control and flexibility of the larger setup.
I also wanted my husband to be able to use it and liked having the option to expand later. Those were reasons to choose this panel for our household. They are not reasons everyone needs one.
My BIOMAX PRO Ultra Routine at 58: 10 Minutes While the Coffee Brews
Monday through Friday, after I shower, I start the coffee and sit down in front of the panel while it brews. I put on my goggles, use the voice activation, and run my usual session.
Nothing glamorous. Which may be one of the reasons I have actually kept doing it.
I attached it to something that already happens every morning. I did not need another beauty task floating around in my head waiting for the right mood.
This is my personal routine with my device. It is not a universal timing or settings recommendation. Follow the instructions for the device you own.
What I Have and Have Not Noticed After 10 Months
I am not seeing a dramatic transformation. I am also not seeing a lot of new changes in the things I have been watching, such as texture and fine lines. That is why maintenance is the word I use.
It is a less exciting answer than a viral transformation. It is also much closer to my experience.
Red light did not replace my skincare. It did not replace sunscreen, facials, or the in-office treatments I choose to do. I have also had Tixel treatment, and genetics are part of this picture.
I cannot point to my face and tell you LED did this alone. Leaving the rest out is how a beauty device starts sounding like magic.
If you want the broader conversation about fitting devices into a routine, I also discuss beauty tech devices over 50. This post is my personal long-term review, rather than a claim about what every device will do for every person.
What to Know Before You Buy: Weight, Stand, Space, and Eye Protection
I described the panel as about $1,600 when I filmed. That is a significant investment. Prices and offers change, so check the current listing rather than treating the price in an older video as today’s checkout total.
It is also heavy—about 29 or 30 pounds—and you need to think about where it will live. The stand and mounting setup are part of making it practical, not an afterthought.
A device can have all the features in the world and still become a very expensive object in the corner of your bedroom. For me, the routine matters as much as the purchase decision.
Who Should Buy a Full-Size Red Light Panel, and Who Should Start Smaller
Yes, I would. I wanted the coverage, shared use, and room to expand. The panel fits the way I use red light.
But I would not tell everybody watching my video to go buy the same one.
If you are completely new to red light, I would start with the format you can realistically use consistently. That might be a mask or a smaller desktop panel. Prove to yourself that you will actually use it before you spend this kind of money.
The best starting point is not necessarily the biggest setup you saw on somebody else’s channel. It is the one that fits your real life.
Take comparison photos you can actually compare
If you are going to track your own experience, take the photos in the same spot, in the same light, and at the same time of day.
Give yourself a fair comparison. Otherwise, you may end up evaluating your bathroom lighting instead of anything happening with your skin.
Keep the rest of your routine in mind, too. A photo cannot tell you which of several products or treatments deserves the credit.
Product links and my final take
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For the model I originally misidentified, here is the BIOMAX 900 manufacturer listing for comparison. That comparison link is not my affiliate link.
At 58, I am interested in a routine I can keep and expectations I can live with. For me, red light has a place in that routine. It does not get to take credit for everything else I do.
Mask, desktop panel, or full-size panel, which one would you realistically use consistently? Tell me in the comments.
BIOMAX PRO Ultra vs. LED Mask: Coverage, Space, and Cost
| Consideration | LED mask | BIOMAX PRO Ultra panel |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Face and neck | Face, chest, and arms in one setup |
| Space and setup | Easy to store and wear | A large, heavy panel that needs a practical home and mounting or stand plan |
| Shared use | Usually one person at a time | Can work for a household that will actually use it |
| Best fit | Someone testing whether a consistent red-light routine is realistic | Someone ready for broader coverage and a permanent setup |
Questions I Had Before Buying
Would I choose the BIOMAX PRO Ultra again?
Yes. I chose it for coverage, shared use, and room to expand. Those are personal fit reasons, not a claim that every buyer needs this much panel.
Should you start with a red light mask or a full-size panel?
Start with the format you can realistically use consistently. A mask or smaller desktop panel can make more sense when you are still proving that red light belongs in your routine.
For practical guidance on at-home red-light devices, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends following device instructions and using eye protection when directed.
