Class: Antibacterial Light Treatment

Typical Dosage: Blue light therapy usually consists of four treatment sessions, twice a week for two weeks. Each treatment session is approximately 16 minutes long. Before treatment, your face should be washed with a mild cleanser so that any make-up or topical cream/lotion is removed.

Side Effects: The TRU-BLU treatment is very safe. There are no known side effects associated with this procedure. No ultraviolet radiation is produced. There is no photoaging, sun induced cancers or hyperpigmentation associated with TRU-U treatment.

Special Notes: Even though there are no known complications, this treatment will not be performed if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Contraindications: Products which increase the sensitivity of your skin may contribute to some short-term redness after the treatment.

Mechanism of Action: Visible blue light in the range of 440nm has been shown to activate porphyrins in Propionibacterium acnes, which then produce free radicals that ultimately kill the bacteria causing acne vulgaris.