RED LIGHT! BLUE LIGHT! DERMATOLOGISTS GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT TO BOTH
Wondering what all the hype is about with red and blue light therapy? It’s not just a trend—these treatments are seriously effective. Red light therapy is your go-to for boosting collagen and smoothing out your skin, while blue light therapy knocks out acne-causing bacteria. Both treatments are backed by science and offer safe, effective solutions for various skin concerns. Whether you’re looking to rejuvenate your complexion or address acne, these therapies can be seamlessly integrated into your skincare routine at Midwest DERMaesthetics. Learn more right here to see if light therapy makes sense for you.
Red Light Therapy – The Popular Trend Backed By Science
Red light treatment centers are popping up everywhere, and there’s a good reason for it:
- Red light therapy boosts collagen production.
- It reduces inflammation.
- It improves skin texture.
No wonder it’s been a go-to in dermatology offices for years. Now that it’s trending on social media, we’re getting more questions about the science behind LED (light-emitting diode) therapy, the energy source that powers red light treatment.
Importantly, red light treatment is not ultraviolet light. That’s a whole different story. Unlike tanning beds and sunlight—which we all know cause wrinkles—red light is in a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum. While ultraviolet light is a no-go, red light is a great treatment both on its own and as an add-on to any Midwest DERMaesthetics service.
Relax under our red light dome for 12-16 minutes as it cycles through the light energies. You can add red light treatment to services like our custom facial or dermaplane, or upgrade to a Deluxe HydraFacial for a complimentary red light session. Or just request a red light appointment.
Blue Light Therapy – Proven Acne Treatment
The root cause of acne is a bacteria that lives deep in the oil glands. Some call it P. acnes, others refer to it as C. acnes. Either way, the combination of dead skin cells and sebum (a waxy type of oil produced to keep the skin hydrated) provide a feast for this kind of bacteria. P. acnes causes your clogged pores to get inflamed leading to an angry pimple or even an acne cyst.
Blue light therapy targets and disrupts P. acnes by creating an oxidative reaction on the skin. Blue light effectively kills the bacteria. And that is the simple key. Eliminate the bacteria and acne clears. That’s why we use blue light therapy in our Clarifying HydraFacial for acne and in our targeted acne facials. Stand-alone works too. Plan on a comfortable experience under the blue light dome for 12-16 minutes. While you rest, bacteria fighting light therapy goes to work!
Schedule your red light or blue light treatment or add it on to your favorite menu item! You can find us at (402) 933-0800 or just click or tap your way to our online scheduling feature at midwestderm.com.