Blu-U Acne Therapy

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Blu-U is an effective, non-drug therapy for acne. This non-drug therapy has the benefits of being safe, easy, and versatile because it can be added to your current acne treatment regimen to achieve a complimentary effect.
The Blu-U device looks like a sun-bed for your face, but it doesn’t produce any harmful UV rays. Blu-U delivers a unique blue light that kills the p.acnes bacteria in your skin that are involved in the acne process.

Treatments take just 16 minutes and you can immediately return to normal activity after your treatments. Sessions are typically done 1 to 2 times per week for 8 weeks and Blu-U can be used less frequently after that to help keep acne away.

Dr. Banks and Dr. Milkovich use Blu-U and other advanced treatments as part of a comprehensive acne regimen. If you would like to have your acne assessed by one of our doctors, call for a complimentary consultation at 250-478-2336.

Want to learn more? - Read our Q & A

1. Who is it for?
   Anyone who suffers from uncontrolled acne, especially acne with inflamed (red, tender) pimples and pustules. Blu-U is safe for all age groups and all skin types, including dark skin.
2. How does it work?
   P. acnes is a bacteria that is naturally found on human skin. In acne prone individuals, this bacteria finds its way into plugged pores where it incites an inflammatory response. P.acnes bacteria does not represent an infection, but the presence of the bacteria in plugged pores causes an inflammatory response that leads to red pimples, pustules and nodules.
   
   Blu-U light therapy specifically targets a light-sensitive chemical found naturally in the bacteria. The blue light kills the bacteria, but is harmless to human skin cells.
3. Is it safe?
   Yes. Blu-U is approved for use by Health Canada and the U.S. FDA for treatment of moderate inflammatory acne. It is clinically studied and proven effective.
4. When will I see results?
   All forms of acne therapy take time before improvement is seen, even though the treatment begins working immediately. This is because the process of acne leading to pimples is complex.
   
   Like other therapies, improvement with Blu-U will typically be seen after 4 weeks, with continued improvement thereafter.
5. Does it hurt?
   No. Treatment with Blu-U is simple and painless. A session takes just 16 minutes and there's no specific aftercare required.