ACNE BLUE LIGHT or LED BLUE LIGHT

Acne Blue Light (or LED Blue Light) is the latest FDA-approved treatment for inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris). This state-of-the-art acne treatment utilizes non-UV light which kills acne bacteria in the skin and repairs cells which were damaged by inflammation.

Acne Blue Light Treatment is simple, painless and extremely effective. You typically come in once or twice a week for four to eight weeks. During the 15-20 minute treatment sessions a soft blue color light is applied on the skin while you rest with your eyes closed. There is no sensation of heat or discomfort. You should see skin improvement after the first treatment.

What Causes Acne?

Acne is a common chronic skin condition affecting both teenagers and adults. It originates in sebaceous glands or hair follicles. Excess oil (sebum) mixed up with dead skin cells clog up pores. Acne bacteria start forming abnormally large colonies in the environment of excess sebum and dead cells. This results in the inflammation and reddening of the skin and even higher production of sebum. If left untreated, acne can continue for years and result in permanent skin damage including scattered redness, broken veins and acne scars. All of these problems could be prevented if acne is properly managed.

How Does Blue Light Destroy Acne Bacteria?

Blue Light produces singlet oxygen in the skin, a bactericide that is deadly to P. acnes bacteria which causes acne. The chemical changes inside acne bacteria cause its self-destruction. This eradicates the bacterial colonization in the sebaceous glands. The gland’s sebum production slowly normalizes which reduces body’s immune response. With bacteria absent, skin’s inflammation gradually subsides which is followed by reduction in skin’s redness and pigmentation.

What Else Is Blue Light Used For?

Blue Light Treatment is extremely effective in stimulating the body’s immune response which encourages our own healing processes. Therefore, the treatment can be effectively used by itself or in combination with red light, topical products (ex: Levulan® (aminolevulanic acid), retinoids, and glycolic or salicylic acid), and acne laser treatments. Blue light can be used on any part of the body including face, back, chest and buttocks. It is also incorporated in treatment protocols for collagen stimulation, pigmentation, wrinkle reduction and rosacea treatments.

Is Blue Light (LED) Treatment Safe?

Because acne blue light therapy does not emit ultraviolet (UV) rays, unlike other light therapies used in the past for treatment of acne and acne related conditions, it is extremely safe and can be administered in series of multiple treatments.

What Are The Benefits Of Acne Blue Light Therapy?

Blue Light Treatment is a safe and effective alternative to medications. It offers rapid improvement without any side-effects. The treatment reduces acne activity, skin’s oiliness, minimizes pores and is pain-free. In addition to treating acne, Blue Light Therapy also strengthens the skin's own anti-inflammatory systems.

What Are Some Other Treatments For Acne?

Acne is a chronic condition. Therefore, proper acne care starts with your understanding of the disease and proper skin care. Most common acne treatments include topical applications such as benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid and retinoids. All of them help to control skin’s oiliness and exfoliate the dead cells. Acne prevention facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion further reduce skin’s oiliness, unclog pores and target acne bacteria. Blue light and acne laser treatments target bacteria and strengthen body’s natural defense mechanisms. Scars, pigmentation and redness are treated with laser or other types of skin resurfacing.

Can Blue Light Treatment Be Performed On Ethnic Skin?

Acne Blue Light can be performed on any skin type. If fact, it is a great treatment for ethnic skins, due to the fact that African-American, Hispanic and Asian skins are often not candidates for certain treatments due to high chances for side-effects. Blue light is a treatment that is color blind and can be performed safely and effectively on any skin.

Interested In Acne Blue Light Therapy, But Not Sure If You Can Afford It?

Studio Esthetique offers free acne consultations. An appointment can be arranged several days in advance. Consultations are used to evaluate your skin condition and discuss your treatment options. Treatments may be started on the same day.

Call 888.850.5225 to schedule a Free Acne Blue Light Consultation.

* Individual results may vary.