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Photodynamic
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BEFORE-&-AFTER PHOTOS
As a woman in my late twenties,
my stubborn acne is both frustrating and embarrassing. After
literally years of wasting time and money on drugstore and
infomercial acne products that promised results but didn't
deliver, I made the decision to consult a professional and
thus I ended up at Dr. Hubbell's office. He discussed the
options available to me and together, we came up with a plan
of action. After 3 PDT with LED treatments and 2 PDT using
photorejuvenation, I am pleased with the results! I am
continuing to look forward to more progress in the future.
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What is PDT?
Photodynamic
Therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of acne and skin
rejuvenation. Acne or Skin Rejuvenation PDT treatments using Levulan involve the application of a photosensitizing agent
which is then activated with light. This therapy results in
significant improvement in moderate to severe acne, as well as
dramatic improvement in wrinkles, pore size, skin texture and
pigmentation. Generally a minimum of 3 treatments are
recommended for optimum improvement.
Acne
PDT ~ acne treatment involves three mechanisms of action against
acne. Levulan treatment inactivates the bacteria that trigger
acne, exfoliates the skin to unclog pores, and the most exciting
mechanism is that levulan treatment shuts down the sebaceous
glands in the skin. This is exciting because sebaceous glands
are the root cause in the formation of
acne so it has a long
lasting effect even on severe acne. Levulan is a very safe
alternative to accutane treatment.
Skin Rejuvenation
Photorejuvenation using intense pulsed light (IPL) and/or Gentlewaves (LED) is now the gold standard of non-ablative skin
treatments. Photodynamic skin rejuvenation involves the
application of Levulan, a photosensitizing agent, which is then
activated with light therapy. This results in significant
improvement in precancerous conditions such as AKs, actinically
damaged skin, sun damaged skin, moderate to severe cystic acne
and potentially superficial
skin cancers. Additionally it
improves wrinkles, pore size, skin texture, pigmentation,
rosacea, sebaceous
hyperplasia, and potentially prevents the
development of skin cancer.
 Procedure
- First, an aesthetician will
apply the medicine.
- After 1 hour, levulan will
be activated with
IPL (intense pluse light) and/or LED (light
emitted diode).
- You will be given special
goggles to wear to protect your eyes.
- You should stay out of the
sun and bright light as much as possible for 48 hours.
- The skin will turn red and
swollen in the following 3-7 days.
- Some peeling may be noted.
- There should be some
discomfort, but no significant pain.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
has not been approved by the FDA for acne treatment, although
PDT is used routinely throughout the USA for Acne as an
“off-label” use.
Visit our
Medical Spa and
Dermatology office located in
Lafayette,
Louisiana (LA).
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