PhotoDynamic Therapy (ALA-PDT)
What is phtodynamic therapy?
PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) is a spacial treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan (5 - aminolevulinic acid or ALA) activated with the correct wavelength of light. This is also known as "ALA/PDT treatment". These treatments remove sun damaged pre-cancerous zones and spots called actinic keratoses. Sun damage, fine lines, and blotchy pigmentation are also improved because of the positive effect of Levulan and the light treatment. ALA/PDT treatment also has the unique ability to minimize pores and reduce oil glands, effectively treating stubbrn acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and improve the appearance of some acne scars.

How much improvement can I expect?
Patients with severe sun damaged skin manifested by actinic keratosis, texture, and tone changes including mottled pigmentation and skin laxity may see excellent results. You may aslo see improvement of large and pitted acne scars. Active acne can improve dramatically.

How many treatment will it take to see the "Best results''?
To achieve maximum improvement of pre-cancerous (actinic keratoses) sun damage,skin