Photodynamic Acne Therapy (with Levulan) is a safe and highly effective method of treating a variety of skin conditions- including the acne that plagues so many teenagers. Very few of us pass through adolescence without experiencing some form of blemish or pimple. Acne is not only limited to adolescents, men and women undergoing hormonal shifts suffer from this as well.
Contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by poor diet, stress or chocolate. Genetics, hormones, clogged pores and bacteria are the major causes of acne. These factors cause the sebaceous glands ( oil producing glands in the skin) to produce excess oil (sebum), which combined with dead skin cells, clog the opening of the pores. Bacteria- Propionibacterium acnes ( P. acnes) forms in the pores creating red inflamed pimples, pus filled whiteheads or black heads.
Photodynamic Acne Therapy is an alternative to systemic oral drugs, such as Accutane, which carries significant risks and side effects. A clear, painless solution of a photosensitizing agent called Levulan is applied to the surface of the skin. Thirty to sixty minutes later it is activated by a blue Intense Pulsed Light that activates the porphyrins in the bacteria, which results in a photodynamic effect that kills the bacteria.
Condition treated: Moderate to persistent acne in teens and adults
The Remedy: Application of Levulan, which is activated by Blue Intense Pulsed Light.
Results: Destroys most common bacteria that cause Acne.
Effective series of Treatments consist of : Three treatments
Treatment Interval: Once a month for three months
Treatment Time: 45 minutes
Recovery Time: Patient must stay out of the sun for 48 hours. There may be slight redness for 1-2 days.
Call M.D. Aesthetics today for a free consultation to discuss your treatment options with Photodynamic Acne Therapy with Levulan.
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