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Photodynamic Therapy

A new procedure that treats a combination of changes in facial skin, as well as significant sun damage is now available. The treatment is called "Photodynamic skin rejuvenation", or PDT skin rejuvenation.

How does it work?

Photodynamic skin rejuvenation utilizes intense pulsed light or another light source in combination with Microdermabrasion and levulan, also known as aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Levulan is a photosensitizer, which along with the light treats and destroys actinic keratoses, pre-cancerous lesions, and potentially early skin cancer changes.

PDT for skin rejuvenation usually consists of four to six treatments at three week intervals. Following the treatment one can expect the skin to look mildly red or even sunburned. This effect can be expected to last for a few days.

The skin improves with a more even colored tone, smaller pore size, smoother texture, and a more youthful rejuvenated look. Reduction in overall sun damage, as well as pre-cancerous lesions and potential early skin cancer changes can also be expected. PDT therapy is very effective for the face, neck, arms, chest, hands, torso or legs.

Other treatments to consider: Fraxel® Laser Treatment , IPL Photorejuvenation, Microdermabrasion.

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Procedures & Treaments

3D IPL Photorejuvenation
Acne Therapy
Acne Scar Removal
Botox® Cosmetic
Botox® Therapeutic for Hyperhidrosis
Botox® Therapeutic for Migraines
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Skin Concerns

Acne Scars
Body Sculpting
Crow's Feet/ Frown Lines
Enlarged Pores
Excessive Sweating/ Hyperhidrosis
Leg Veins
Loose or Lax Skin
Lip & Facial Volume
Love Handles/ Baby Belly
Melasma/ Pregnancy Mask
Natural "Facelift"
Rosacea/ General Redness
Scars/ Stretch Marks
Skin Care Products
Smokers Lines/Lip Wrinkles
Spider/ Facial Veins
Sun Damage/ Brown/ Age Spots
Thinning Eyelashes
Thinning Hair
Uneven Skin Tone/ Texture
Unwanted Hair

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