Typically, treatment sessions are approximately 30 minutes long once a week for up to 5 weeks or more if needed. It is important to keep the treatment appointments recommended. By following the treatment plan, you'll see maximum results and enjoy clearer skin. For optimum results, a maintenance treatment session once a month is recommended after completion of the initial series.
An Innovative Way to Control Moderate Acne
BLU-U® Acne Light Treatment FAQs
Acne is estimated to affect more than 80% of the world's population at some time during their life.
Blue light photodynamic therapy acts by killing acne causing bacteria. Blu-U acne light therapy is effective, painless, and has no known side effects. The BLU-U acne light works with all skin types and it is just fine if you have a suntan! This procedure is non-invasive and pain free, with full-face and neck treatments taking approximately 30 minutes.
BLU-U® Acne Light Treatment FAQs
The BLU-U treatment is very safe. The blue-violet light penetrates just deep enough into the tissue to reach the acne target. It only affects the P. acnes bacteria, not the normal tissue. Even though there is no evidence of complications, we will not perform this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The face should be cleansed with soap and water and free of any oil. Ladies need to be make-up free during the treatment. Make-up may be re-applied immediately after the treatment. We will provide a skin preparation pad to further cleanse oils from the skin. We may recommend a skin exfoliation product to further enhance the photodynamic therapy.
Light pulses are delivered through the skin's surface, targeting an organic compound generated by the bacteria. These bacteria are photosensitive and die when targeted by light; thus reducing the inflammation.
Treatment times will vary depending on the size of the treatment area, though a full face will frequently take about 30 minutes.
Our doctor frequently starts with a five treatment course, one per week for five weeks. More treatments may be needed for those with more severe acne.
Clinical data suggests that most patients find their acne improves after one series of treatments (five treatments, once per week for five weeks). While many patients continue to improve over the months following treatment, some patients experience a plateau in their improvement. Repeated treatments may be necessary to maintain results.
After discussing your medical history, including any drugs you are currently taking, the face will be cleansed and you will sit under a blue light with safety goggles on for up to 30 minutes.
Most patients see results after completing one series of treatments (five treatments, once per week for five weeks).
