Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT)

Affected Areas: Photo-dynamic Therapy can be performed on any area of the body where actinic keratosis (AK’s), acne or severe sun damage is present. Most commonly treated areas include: face, chest, back and arms.

Photo Dynamic Therapy Before and After

How It Works: PDT, or Photo Dynamic Therapy, has been successfully used for years to treat patients with Acne, AK’s and sun damage. The treatment combines the use of ALA, Amino-Levulinic Acid, and BLU-U light to shrink oil producing glands and reduce acne. PDT is also extremely effective in treating broken capillaries and acne associated with Rosacea and targeting actinic keratosis and sun damage. The treatment begins with an acetone scrub on the area to be treated followed by application of the ALA. The patient waits between an hour and an hour and a half while the ALA incubates and becomes active on the skin. After incubation, the patient is placed under our BLU-U cool laser for 17 minutes. Afterwards, the patient is sent home with a generous amount of broad-spectrum sunscreen and needs to avoid all UV exposure for 24 hours to avoid burning the skin while the ALA is still active.

Recovery: Patients cannot have any UV exposure for 24 hours while the ALA is still active on the skin. The recovery varies from patient to patient. Some patients experience a sun-burn type effect and peel 2-3 days later while others simply notice their skin is tighter. All patients must wear broad spectrum sunscreen following treatment.

The Process:

Initial Consultation
Procedure: 90-120 minutes per session
Sessions Required for Optimal Results: 4-12 depending upon what concern is being treated
Recovery Time: 1-4 days. Varies from patient to patient.

For more personalized information, please request your FREE consultation here on Photo-Dynamic Therapy (PDT), or call us at 281-698-7435.

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