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BLU-U Acne
Treatment
This procedure
is non-invasive and pain free,
with full-face and neck treatments taking approximately 15 minutes. The
BLU-U acne light works with all
skin types (I-VI) and it is just
fine if you have a suntan!
Blue light
photodynamic therapy acts by killing acne causing bacteria.

This light is
comparable to other acne light treatments such as the Clearlight™ and
the Omni-Lux™, but our blue light is much more reasonably priced.
Patients
simply sit comfortably in a chair while the light is applied to the
affected area; they can even listen to music while being treated.

Once the
treatment session is over, patients can immediately return to their
daily routine. This means no downtime or inconvenience, especially
important factors for active teens and young adults.
Acne is
estimated to affect more than 80% of the world’s population at some time
during their life. In the U.S., billions of dollars are spent on
anti-acne medications and treatments, but many oral acne treatments (Accutane®
and other antibiotics) are known to have serious side effects. BLU-U
acne light therapy is effective, painless, and has no known side
effects.

How
many treatments are required?
Typically,
treatment sessions are approximately 15 minutes long twice a week for 4
weeks. 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.
How
safe is it? Are there any side-effects?
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.
How do
I prepare for my treatment?
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.
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