Photodynamic Acne Treatment

Photodynamic Acne Therapy is a safe and highly effective method of treating a variety of skin conditions--including the acne that plagues so many teenagers and adults alike. Acne is a term for whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and nodules. Very few of us pass through adolescence without experiencing some form of blemish or pimple.

Acne is not caused by poor diet or stress. Genetics, hormones, inflammation, clogged pores, bacteria and overactive oil production are the major causes of acne. The pores tend to plug because of our genetic makeup. Then the bacteria which occurs naturally on the surface of the skin is introduced into the plugged pore and creates red and inflamed pimples. If oils continue to be produced in the pore, nodules or cysts may form. This is called cystic acne.

Photodynamic Acne Therapy is an alternative to systemic oral drugs such as Accutane® or Spironolactone, both of which carry significant risks and side effects. A clear, painless solution of a medication called Levulan is applied to the surface of the skin. Thirty to sixty minutes later it is activated by a blue or green light that activates the porphyrins in the bacteria, which results in a photodynamic effect that kills the bacteria and helps slow down oil production.


Before	After

Photodynamic skin rejuvenation for severe cystic acne with three treatments which included microdermabrasion followed by Levulan application for 30 to 60 minutes, followed by blue or green light.

CONDITION TREATED: Moderate to severe persistent acne in teens and adults.

RESULTS: Destroys most common bacteria that cause acne and reduces oil production.

SERIES OF TREATMENTS CONSIST OF: 1 – 3 treatments

TREATMENT INTERVAL: Monthly

TREATMENT TIME: 1 ½ hours

RECOVERY TIME: Client must stay out of sunlight for 48 hours. There may be slight redness for 1-2 days.