Reduce active acne, redness, and inflammation with AC Dual in Gilbert and Chandler, a non-invasive IPL treatment that targets acne-causing bacteria and oil production. At DrSkin Regenerative & Medical Spa, co-founder and certified laser technician Joy Chapman customizes each session to help you achieve clearer skin.
AC Dual is a non-invasive acne treatment that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) technology to target the surface and deeper causes of acne. It combines both blue and red light wavelengths in a single treatment. Blue light destroys the acne-causing bacteria, while red light penetrates deeper into the skin to calm inflammation and regulate overactive oil glands. This dual-action approach helps reduce active breakouts, minimize redness, and prevent future flare-ups.
DrSkin offers full-spectrum aesthetic expertise under one roof, allowing your care plans to evolve with your skin. Rather than offering isolated treatments, DrSkin integrates advanced acne solutions, such as AC Dual, into a broader, results-driven care model.
Your treatment is guided by Joy Chapman, CE, CLT, LSO, whose clinical laser expertise ensures AC Dual is customized precisely to your skin concerns and acne type. This depth of expertise ensures clearer skin today and smarter treatment decisions for long-term skin health.
Acne develops when your pores become clogged with excess oil, dead skin, and acne-causing bacteria, which triggers inflammation and breakouts. Over time, repeated inflammation can lead to persistent redness, painful lesions, and uneven skin texture.
Blue light targets the porphyrins produced by Propionibacterium acnes, the bacteria responsible for acne. When the blue light is absorbed, it creates a reaction that destroys the bacteria without damaging the surrounding skin. By reducing bacterial levels in the pores, blue light helps calm active breakouts and lowers the likelihood of new acne.
Red light penetrates deeper into the skin’s surface, where it helps reduce inflammation and suppress overactive sebaceous glands that produce excess oil. By calming the inflammatory response and supporting a healthier oil balance, red light helps prevent future breakouts, reduces redness, and promotes overall skin healing.
Your AC Dual consultation begins with a detailed skin assessment with Joy Chapman, who evaluates your acne type, severity, skin tone, and oil production patterns. You’ll discuss your medical history, current skincare routine, past acne treatments, and specific concerns. Joy will explain how AC Dual works for your skin, outline the recommended treatment plan, review expected results, and answer all questions so you can move forward.
Your AC Dual treatment begins with your skin being thoroughly cleansed to remove oil, makeup, and surface debris. Once prepped, protective eyewear is placed, and the AC Dual handpiece is gently applied to the treatment area. You’ll feel brief pulses of light and mild warmth as blue and red light wavelengths are delivered into the skin, but there’s no pain. Each session typically lasts about 30 minutes, and you can return to normal activities immediately after.
After your AC Dual treatment, you may notice mild redness, warmth, or a slight sunburn-like sensation in the treated areas. These effects are temporary and typically resolve within a few hours, though some patients experience light redness for up to 24 hours. There is no peeling or skin breakdown, and downtime is minimal. You can return to work the same day, resume normal activities immediately, and return to exercise within 24 hours.
The number of AC Dual treatments you need depends on the type and severity of your acne, your skin type, and how your skin responds to treatment. Most patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced two to four weeks apart. You may notice improvements after one session, but the results build gradually as oil production becomes more balanced over time.
Many patients begin to see clearer skin and reduced inflammation within one to three weeks after their first treatment. Continued improvement occurs with each session, as AC Dual works cumulatively to calm active breakouts and prevent new ones from forming.
AC Dual is considered very low risk when performed by a trained professional. Temporary redness, warmth, or mild swelling may occur and typically resolve within hours. Serious complications are rare, especially when treatments are properly customized.
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