Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to specific wavelengths of light using lasers. The light is administered for a prescribed amount of time and, in some cases, at a specific time of day. Light therapy directed at the skin is used to treat acne.

What is it?
Blue/red light acne treatment is an acne treatment for mild/moderate acne where you use 'blue' and red lights on your skin to treat and prevent new acne spots. It's thought to be safe, and improves acne by ~75% for 80% of people over 3 months. Another 10% of people see some improvement. This is comparable or better to BP, and similar to other treatments like antibiotics without the use of harsh chemicals.
The blue light kills bacteria called P.Acnes, destruction of the bacteria greatly improves your skin and prevents most acne. The light activates a porphoryn in the bacteria that isn't present in human skin, and the bacteria cooks itself.
The red light is anti-inflammatory and improves healing and increases the rate of production of collagen , lasting anti-aging effect that as you keep treating. Skin tone is improved to smoother, softer on this treatment, It also helps heal up red marks faster.

Does it work?
. Yes, it really works.

How quickly does it work?
You'll see some improvement in a few days; that's mainly the red light acting. However the blue light will kill the P.Acnes almost completely in the first few treatments.
It will then take a good 12 weeks for the pores to completely unblock themselves and the skin to rejuvenate and the red marks to fade. In the meantime you will continue to see reduction in acne.

How long should I use the lights for?
You should follow the instructions. It is recommended to visit your clinic twice per week for the first 4 weeks then once per week. Your Laser practitioner will provide you with a specific treatment plan based on the number of sessions required by your acne condition.Custom tailored home care will be included in your treatment care plan with product selection for your skin condition.

Is it safe?
None of these lamps produce dangerous amounts of ultraviolet. Scientific experiments indicate that neither blue nor red light causes cancer.
It is very important to keep the light out of your eyes. So 100% protection against the blue light is essential. Special goggles for your eye protection is provided for your safety.

It's really expensive isn't it?
Special package pricing is available for your acne treatment at affordable rates.

How does the light work to help clear up acne?
Blue Light:
P. acnes, the bacterial responsible for causing acne inflammation, pumps out tiny molecules called porphyrins. When those porphyrin are exposed to certain wavelengths of light (blue), they produce free radicals that kill the bacteria that causes inflammatory acne.
Red Light:
Red light has an anti-inflammatory and healing effect on the skin.

Will light therapy work for me?
Blue and Red light therapy is effective for about 86% of people.

What kind of results can I expect?
Results vary by individual. You should start to notice results within the first 2 weeks of consistent treatment. After 4 weeks of consistent treatment most people notice about 60% reduction in visible acne. After 12 weeks those participating in the research experienced clearing of about 76%.