Acne Treatment with Dermalux
Your doctor can treat acne using various methods like creams, peels, and antibiotics, but breakouts can still occur. Phototherapy is used when stubborn acne doesn't respond to other treatments. This involves a specialized light that targets and eliminates acne-causing bacteria on your skin. It employs a specific light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria on the skin.
Acne develops when pores get clogged with oil, dirt, and dead skin cells. Bacteria like P. acnes can worsen clogging, forming acne. Light therapy kills these bacteria and reduces oil production, lessening acne.
Here are some common causes of acne:
1. Excess Oil Production:The sebaceous glands produce too much sebum (oil), which clogs the pores.
2. Dead Skin Cells:Dead skin cells accumulate in the pores, causing clogs.
3. Bacteria:Once the pores are clogged, the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) can grow inside the pores, causing inflammation and acne lesions (pimples).
4. Hormones:Hormonal changes, especially during puberty, can lead to increased oil production and acne.
5. Diet:Certain foods, such as those high in refined sugars and carbohydrates, may be linked to acne.
6. Stress:Stress can worsen acne by increasing oil production.
How Light Therapy Helps Treat Acne
Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, involves exposing the skin to different wavelengths of light. It has been found to be effective in treating acne for the following reasons:
1. Kills Bacteria: Blue light therapy is especially effective in treating acne because it has the ability to kill P. acnes bacteria. This bacteria is sensitive to blue light, and exposure to it creates a reactive oxygen species that destroys the bacteria.
2. Reduces Inflammation: Red light therapy can help reduce inflammation and promote healing. It penetrates deeper into the skin and can help reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne.
3. Regulates Oil Production: Light therapy can help regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands, reducing the production of excess oil.
4. Promotes Healing: Light therapy can also promote the healing of the skin and reduce the appearance of acne scars.
It is important to note that while light therapy can be effective in treating acne, it may not work for everyone, and it is best used as part of a comprehensive acne treatment plan.
Choice of LED lights depending on acne severity
Course Recommendations
Generally, it is advisable to undergo 6 to 12 Tri-Wave MD treatments for all indications, scheduling 2 sessions per week. At the end of the course, the progress will be assessed, and additional treatments may be suggested if needed.
Using the Dermalux Tri-Wave MD, the treatment results are cumulative, making it beneficial to have sessions in close succession. The number of treatments required for optimal results may vary depending on factors such as age, skin type, severity of the indication, lifestyle, and other procedures that may be part of the overall treatment plan to achieve the best outcome. These factors will be discussed during the consultation.
Treatment Frequency:
For inflammatory conditions like acne, redness, and sensitive skin, it is generally advised to have a 24-hour gap between treatments. Therefore, sessions can be scheduled with a day in between. However, for general skin rejuvenation, treatments can be taken on a daily basis without the need for a 24-hour gap between sessions.
Course Frequency:
The effects of Dermalux treatments, resulting from cell activation, can be long-lasting, lasting for several weeks after completing the treatment course. However, to prolong these results and as part of an ongoing skin health program, it is recommended to undergo regular maintenance treatments.
Prices
Tri-Wave MD Dermalux LED
Price from £50
Package of 6: £275
Package of 12: £500
Dermalux Post Treatment Recovery
10 Minutes Add on: £20
20 Minutes Add on: £30
Book your Dermalux treatment today
Please contact us by phone or email to arrange an appointment.
Cancellation Policy
I respect that your time is very valuable and I appreciate that you understand mine is valuable too.|
If you cancelled or rescheduled an appointment at short notice I wouldn't be able to book another client.
If you think that you are going to be unable to attend your appointment, I would appreciate if you can give me as much notice as possible. I’ll be pleased to cancel and reschedule your appointment at any time, without any penalty up to 24 hours before your booking.
Any cancellation less than 24 hours, the full price will be charged. All deposits are non-refundable.
Book your holistic massage appointment
Our mobile massage service for home visits is only available for female clients, couples or males referred by an existing client. Our Clinic appointments are available for both male and female clients. Due to limited clinic availability we are not currently taking online bookings for clinic appointments - please contact us by phone or email to arrange a clinic appointment.
[ameliacatalog category=3]