Concerned about the systemic side effects of Accutane? Now a new procedure that treats the lesions and changes associated with acne are available without the systemic side effects:
Photodynamic Therapy or PDT is a combination of aminolevulanic acid (ALA) Levulan and activation with a specific frequency of light, to treat moderate to severe acne, including cystic acne.
First a light microdermabrasion will be done to prepare the skin – this helps to unclog the pores of dirt and blackheads or whiteheads and effectively exfoliate the surface of the skin. Levulan – a clear prescription liquid – is applied to the area. A special “blue” light source or IPL (Intense Pulse Light) is then used to activate the Levulan in a controlled fashion.
Following this treatment a person can usually expect the skin to be red and appear sunburnt for a few days. The photodynamic acne treatment program consists typically of three treatments, performed monthly. Please consult our clinic today for your consultation.
