Photodynamic Therapy
Information on the Blue U Photodynamic Light Therapy.
Photodynamic therapy involves the use of a photosensitizing agent (Aminolevulinic Acid, brand name:
Levulan Kerastick(TM) ) that is applied to sun-damaged or pre-cancerous areas of the skin, and is allowed to penetrate
for about 1 hour or longer. The treated area is then exposed to a specific wavelength of light (blue or red). The
reaction of the light and sensitized skin leads to a sunburn-like effect that exfoliates the superficial damaged
layers of the skin. The process takes about 5-7 days to heal, the usual end result is mild to moderate rejuvenation
of the skin and improvement or resolution of the pre-cancerous growths. This process if FDA approved for treatment
of pre-cancerous growths when the sensitizer is pre-applied for 14-18 hours, however, we have found that more practical
shorter incubation are just as effective. The cosmetic indication of photodynamic therapy, or any other indication
including treatment of skin cancer, is considered an 'off-label use' of this technique.
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Smooth Beam
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Aesthetics Services
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Laser Resurfacing of Wrinkles and Scars
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Hair Removal for All Skin Types
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Vascular Lesions (including leg veins)
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Pigmented Lesions
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Tattoo Removal
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Botox
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Liposuction
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Fat Transplantation
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Filler Substances
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Sclerotherapy
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Photodynamic Light Therapy
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ThermaCool TC
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Scar Revision
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