Blue Light Therapy

Target Acne with Blue Light Therapy

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  • Consultation Required?

    Yes

  • Treatment Type:

    Light Therapy

  • Treatment Length:

    30 minutes

  • Number of Treatments Needed:

    Varies

  • Downtime:

    None

  • Results Duration:

    Varies

Say Hello to a Clearer Complexion

Pinning down the cause of recurring acne is no easy task. If you’ve tried multiple treatment options and nothing seems to work, blue light therapy might be the solution for you!

Blue light therapy kills acne-causing bacteria and promotes healthier skin. The best part? A treatment session lasts only half an hour, and all you have to do is relax under the light!

What to Expect From Blue Light Therapy

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Step 1: Consultation

At your consultation, we’ll examine your skin and analyze the severity of your acne. You and your provider will discuss possible treatment options, and if you choose blue light therapy, we will customize a care plan for you.

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Step 2: Treatment

During your treatment, you sit close to the light and relax while the blue light gets to work on your acne and inflammation. Treatment lasts only about half an hour, so you can get right back to your day!

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Step 3: Results

Individual results will depend on your skin type and acne severity, but some patients see improvements within just a few weeks of starting treatment! We always recommend completing your full treatment regimen for the best results.

Our Approach at Total Skin

At Total Skin Dermatology and Aesthetics, we recognize that you’ll have different skin needs over time. We offer a range of treatments and take a patient-centered approach so that we can help you experience healthier, clearer skin throughout your life.

What Blue Light Therapy Treats

Blue light therapy goes beyond just acne! With a customized treatment plan and regularly scheduled sessions, you can experience clearer, healthier skin.

  • Acne

  • Enlarged oil glands

  • Excess oil

  • Sun damage

  • Precancerous growths

  • Skin texture

Did you know…

Blue light specifically targets the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, which, as its name suggests, is the culprit behind many people’s acne breakouts!

Care Instructions

Pre-Care Instructions

  • Avoid any photosensitizing or topical medications like retinols leading up to your appointment.
  • Don’t use tanning beds, and avoid excess sun exposure before your blue light therapy session.
  • Arrive at your appointment with clean and makeup-free skin.

Post-Care Instructions

  • Avoid tanning beds and exposure to sunlight for the next few days while your skin heals. If you go outside, wear sunscreen (SPF 30+) and protective clothing.
  • Make sure to apply sunscreen regularly while outside for the next several weeks.
  • Avoid aggressive skincare products, like exfoliants, scrubs, or AHAs/BHAs.

Find the Treatment That’s Right For You

Thanks to our many services, we’re equipped to help with a variety of skin conditions and aesthetic concerns. To use our treatment planning tool, simply select your target area and see what options can help you.

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Why Choose Total Skin

Available Treatments

At Total Skin, we offer a range of treatments and services to give our patients comprehensive care.

Dedicated Providers

We commit ourselves to accompanying you throughout your wellness journey.

Inviting Environment

Experience all the benefits of modern wellness combined with the warmth and comfort of a local team.

Bundle and Save at Total Skin

By bundling your treatments at Total Skin, you can save money on quality treatments and services! Ask us about bundling opportunities when you set up your appointment.

Compatible Treatments

Facials

Regularly scheduled facials can reduce future acne breakouts by clearing out debris and nourishing your skin.

Chemical Peels

Enjoy a revitalized complexion and clean out your pores with a chemical peel at Total Skin.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion removes dead cells and provides deep cleansing for clearer, smoother skin.

Hear From Our Patients

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    Abbey M

    Total Skin is the total package! The providers are extremely knowledgeable on their services and products. The staff is very friendly and they make you feel important. I know my skin is in good hands. ❤️

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    My favorite place for pampering! Love Whitney for laser services and Sarah for injectables. 47 years old and I’m looking and feeling better than I have in years. Just had a fantastic facial from Seaira for my birthday. The membership program is such a great deal; so many perks!

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    Deb K

    All of the staff at Total Skin are absolutely wonderful! Our entire family has received services here from their annual skin checks, massages for back pain and pinched nerves, micro-needling and a laser skin treatment to work on a scar due to an accident. Not only is everyone knowledgeable and truly want to help you, they treat you with the utmost respect and kindness. I would highly recommend anyone and have to receive services at Total Skin. You will know what I mean right when you walk in the door! From your first greeting to good-buy, you will feel well cared for and welcome.

    Deb K

  • Total Skin changed my life. I lived a confused, sad life with acne rosacea. Dr. Laframboise…

    Janessa H

    Total Skin changed my life. I lived a confused, sad life with acne rosacea. Dr. Laframboise took one look at me and knew the cures for my skin problems. THANK you for the best 6 months I’ve had in forever. I feel comfortable with no makeup and I no longer look for the place in a room that doesn’t have harsh bright light to shine on the bumps on my cheeks. Now I’m bump free!

    Janessa H

  • I’m so glad I found Whitney and followed her to Total Skin! I’m 67 and I…

    Julia M

    I’m so glad I found Whitney and followed her to Total Skin! I’m 67 and I work as a flight attendant. I’m also not into needles. Many of my coworkers do Botox and fillers, but I can’t do it. Whitney had recommendations that have improved my skin while keeping within my budget and my crazy work schedule. I constantly get compliments on my skin from both my coworkers and my passengers. Thank you Whitney and Total Skin!

    Julia M

  • The providers at Total Skin are wonderful! They make recommendations when asked and are quite knowledgeable…

    Kelly B

    The providers at Total Skin are wonderful! They make recommendations when asked and are quite knowledgeable about the various services and products they offer. Would highly recommend!

    Kelly B

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    Total Skin is everything you want in a dermatology clinic! Jen and her staff are phenomenal at what they do. I never feel pressured to purchase items or services like I had been at previous skin/esthetic clinics. They take the extra time to explain the different procedures and which ones would be best for my situation. I am so happy with my results! I highly recommend Total Skin!!

    Kirsten K

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