LIGHT THERAPY FOR ACNE AND SKIN REJUVENATION
from the Fall 2007 issue
FOR ACNE
Omnilux™ light therapy is a new safe, painless and effective treatment for mild to moderate acne. It utilizes light emitting diode (LED) technology to: 1) destroy the bacteria responsible for the inflammation, 2) stimulate cell growth, 3) decrease inflammation and pore size, and 4) limit oil production in the future.
One of the key bacteria responsible for the inflammation is Propionibacterium acnes (or P. acnes). This bacteria produces natural chemicals called porphyrins, which are sensitive to light at different wavelengths. Omnilux blue™ neutralizes the bacteria that cause the redness and inflammation of acne. Combined with Omnilux revive™, which has anti-inflammatory properties, the treatment helps minimize the redness of acne lesions and promotes healthier skin.
To prepare for a treatment session, makeup and sunscreen are washed off first. Then safety eyeware is used to cover the eyes. Each treatment takes about 20 minutes. Over the course of four weeks, eight Omnilux treatments are administered, alternating between blue and red LEDs. Topical acne therapy, such as the Clenziderm MD™ system by Obagi, is recommended to further improve the results of the treatment.
Photosensitizing drugs, such as tetracycline and doxycycline, should be avoided prior to the light treatments. Individuals with photosensitivity disorders such as lupus erythematosus, prophyria or light-triggered migraines or seizures should not undergo light therapy.
Optimum results will be seen between four to eight weeks after treatment. The light stimulates natural processes that go on after the treatment has stopped. Studies have shown complete clearance of lesions in some cases. On average, you should expect 81 percent of acne lesions to clear. In some cases, maintenance treatments may be necessary to keep it under control.
FOR SKIN REJUVENATION
Versatile Omnilux™ light therapy is also a safe, painless and effective treatment that activates your skin’s natural renewal system to reverse the effects of skin aging.
As we grow older, the cells that manufacture the skin’s supportive structures begin to slow down. Environmental damage from the sun’s rays speed up this process and produce free radicals that damage the skin and the cells that produce collagen and elastin. Omnilux combination light therapy uses visible red LEDs in conjunction with invisible infra-red LEDs to stimulate these cells, leading to a softening of fine lines and improved skin tone, clarity and texture. Studies have shown over 80 percent of participants reported a softening of fine lines, and 75 percent reported improvement in skin softness and smoothness. The results you see with Omnilux continue to improve for up to four to six months after the light treatment.
Alternating light treatments are done twice a week for four weeks. Before each treatment, makeup and sunscreen are removed, then safety eyeware is used to shield the eyes from the bright light. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes.
We offer Omnilux treatments six days a week through The SPA at SBA, making it easier to schedule your twice-weekly therapies.
For more information about Omnilux or to schedule an appointment, please call 713.850.0240, ext. 101 or 138.
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