LED Masks That Treat Face Plus the Neck Area (2026)
Why "face plus neck" is hard to find
The vast majority of LED light therapy masks are designed and cleared for the face only. The face is what the FDA 510(k) clearance pathway typically covers for these devices. Most masks physically stop at the jawline.
If you want to treat the neck area too, your options are:
- Buy a second, dedicated neck-area LED device
- Buy a mask that ships with a complementary neck piece as a companion accessory
The second route is rare, and important to understand carefully — the FDA clearance applies to the face mask, not to the neck piece accessory.
What FDA clearance actually covers on LED face masks
The standard 510(k) clearance scope for an LED light therapy face mask is:
- Treatment of full face wrinkles (red + infrared light)
- Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne (blue or mixed light)
- Area of use: the face
If a product page claims the device is "FDA cleared for face and neck," verify it against the actual 510(k) summary. Most masks in this category are cleared for the face only — even when they ship with a neck accessory.
The AWA LX300 — face mask + complementary neck piece
The AWA LX300 ships as a two-piece system:
The face mask (FDA 510(k) Class II cleared)
- Cleared for treatment of full face wrinkles (red 630nm + infrared 850nm)
- Cleared for treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne (blue 415nm, or mixed)
- Cleared area of use: the face
- Protocol: 10 minutes per session, 3-4 times per week
The complementary neck piece (companion accessory)
- A separate physical piece designed for the neck area
- Sold as a bonus accessory with the LX300
- Not part of the FDA clearance — the FDA clearance covers the face mask
- Pairs with the mask for users who want to treat the neck area as part of the same routine
The honest framing
It's tempting for marketers to say "FDA-cleared face and neck mask." The accurate version is: "FDA 510(k) cleared LED face mask, ships with a complementary neck piece accessory." Both parts are true; only one part carries the FDA clearance.
Other options that include neck coverage
Most major competitors (CurrentBody Series 2, Higher Dose V4, TheraFace Mask, Omnilux Contour Face) stop at the chin. Higher Dose and CurrentBody sell separate dedicated neck devices at additional cost (often $200-300+ on top of the face mask).
What to look for when buying
- The product page distinguishes between the cleared device and any accessories
- The cleared indications and area of use are explicitly stated
- Any neck-area features are clearly labeled as separate / accessory / companion piece
- You're not paying "face + neck FDA-cleared" pricing when only the face is actually cleared