Blue Light is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that uses a visible, 400 nanometer light source to treat bacteria associated with acne vulgaris. This light is FDA approved for the treatment of moderate acne and can be administered alone or in combination with topical application of aminolevulinic acid ( ALA ), or Levulan. Combination treatment with ALA may enhance the Blue Light’s effectiveness in reducing the number of papules and pustules associated with acne.
What are the main benefits?
The benefits of the procedure over dermabrasion, acid peels, and laser peels include:
Little pain or discomfort
No recuperative period
Minimal, if any, risk
Treats all skin types
No anesthesia
No down time
What are treatment like?
If being treated with the Blue Light alone, a series of 8 treatments spaced approximately 2 weeks apart are necessary. Patients who receive Blue Light alone will be placed in front of the device for 16 minutes per treatment. If combining the Blue Light with ALA , a series of 3 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart are needed. Patients receiving the topical application of ALA with their Blue Light treatment sit with the topically-applied ALA solution for about thirty minutes, and then sit in front of the Blue Light for eight minutes. Whether you have the Blue Light alone or you have the Blue Light in combination with ALA , the number of treatments, length of treatments and intervals between treatments will vary depending on how severe your acne is. Blue Light therapy is extremely safe however, there is a remote change of hypo- or hyperpigmentation. Also, mild stinging or light erythema may persist for approximately one-half hour post-treatment.
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