* Intense pulsed light (IPL) combined with ALA (aminolevulinic acid) for aging skin, scarring, sun damage and wrinkles.
Photodynamic therapy, also known as PDT is a procedure that treats a combination of changes in facial skin, as well as significant sun damage. It is especially helpful for removing pre-cancerous spots (actinic keratosis), treating acne, eliminating irregular pigmentation and improving skin texture, especially reducing pore size.
Photodynamic Therapy benefits:
- well tolerated
- performed in a clinic environment
- no needles or surgery required
- favourable cosmetic results
- scarring has never been reported
How Photodynamic Therapy works:
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 applied topically to the whole area to be treated. The Levulan is left on the skin to “incubate” and then activated with the appropriate light source. It is a photosensitizer that is taken up by rapidly dividing cells.
What to expect from Photodynamic Therapy:
PDT for skin rejuvenation usually consists of 2 to 4 treatments at three week intervals. Following the treatment, one can expect the skin to look mildly red or even sunburned. This redness can be expected to last for a few days.
The skin improves with a more even coloured 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.
