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A remarkable new treatment for resistant acne uses the
sophistication of light-based technology combined with
a safe, naturally occurring topical chemical. Cases
of hard-to-treat, severe and persistent acne show striking
improvement in five treatments.
"Photodynamic Therapy is indispensable in controlling
cystic acne. Since acne cysts are responsible for acne
scarring, it has become a first-line defense for both
immediate acne management and prevention of post-acne
scars. For the more difficult cases of Rosacea Acne,
PDT is sometimes used as part of your control program.
Step 1: The first
step is the application of the light-absorbing agent
Levulan. This liquid is left on your skin for 45-60
minutes while it very selectively sinks into pimples,
acne cysts and the overactive sebaceous glands that
feed acne bacteria. The absorption of the Levulan essentially
turns the acne and oil glands into "targets"
for the next step - light.
Step 2: The unabsorbed
Levulan is removed from your skin and you are treated
under a special light source. This light is drawn to
the "targets", strong oxygen radicals are
formed and the bacteria responsible for the acne is
killed.
Levulan is a "smart" solution.
It is only absorbed by abnormal cells such as those
in acne conditions, pre-cancerous actinic keratoses,
and sun damage. It is the selectivity of this solution
in targeting only bad cells that allows such quick success
in restoring skin to a healthy normal condition.
Before
and After Photos
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After
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Photos are of actual patients, but
not necessarily patients at any specific current or
past SKINovative® location.
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