Photodynamic Therapy

jovimom from Fort Campbell, KY Updated 22 days ago

My dr had me pretreat with retinA for 3 wks prior to the treatment.. went in today got the Levulan put on ...went home for 2 hrs and came back for the blue light... the tech got everything set up.. turned the light on and INSTANTLY above my lips felt like it was on fire within 30 seconds my... Read more

cassgarrity spent $500 in Portland, ME Updated 26 days ago

I had stubborn adult acne and tried EVERYTHING to get rid of it. Fed up with I decided to go ahead with the PDT acne treatment. The Levulan was applied and I sat for 3 hours, after that I was put under a red light for about 15 minutes. I was supposed to be under to 20 minutes, but couldn't... Read more

Jenniferzz spent $20 in Oregon Updated 1 month ago

I Had Photodynamic Therapy to treat my preskin cancerous cells on the surface of my skin. I also suffer from Rosecea and sun damage and some acne. My face was cleaned with some alcohol and then Levulan. It tingled but was not painful. I sat with it on my face for 1 hour then sat with a... Read more

Hammer Geek spent $24 in Wichita Falls, TX Updated 2 months ago

I just had the procedure on my face yesterday. So follow along if you want to see how it all turns out. I'll do my best to give an update every couple of days. My background: I turn 42 in a month. I'm fair skinned red head. I grew up in Corpus Christi Texas so the beach was a part of my... Read more

Gray_Eyes_Irish spent $40 in Fresno, CA Updated 3 months ago

I was treated on March 8, 2013 with the Levulan Blue Light treatment at my dermatologist's office. This is my second treatment, the first one was about 2 years ago. I chose to have the PT treatment for treatment of pre-cancerous skin cells, versus undergoing a MOHs surgery to remove a couple... Read more

maggiemountain spent $325 in Pearland, TX Updated 6 months ago

I just had this treatment done about 36 hours ago, and I wanted to share my experience (so far) and provide updates. I did a lot of research on this treatment beforehand and part of the reading I did was from reviews here, so I thought I'd return the favor :) A little background about me, I... Read more

levulanpdt spent $550 in Mississauga, ON Updated 7 months ago

Nov 3, 2012 - I just got back from the laser clinic where I they have applied the kerastick to my face. I am going to be incubating for about 6 hours in total. I left with a towel over my face as they had told me that lights can activate or cause damage during incubation period. I am being... Read more

comischa spent $450 in Vancouver, BC Updated 1 year ago

PDT treatment with Levulan for moderate-severe adult acne, 32F. Treatment: no acetone, levulan applied with 90 minute incubation period, red/blue light on my face for approx 30 minutes (no pain), followed by IPL (minimal pain). Day 1: My face is extremely red (way more than the photo... Read more

Kasey 57 spent $35 in Hawaii Updated 1 year ago

I've been a past user of Efudex on my face, and now many years later I've been advised by my dermatologist to try PDT. He feels it's the best course of action to pinpoint my preskin cancerous cells laying under the surface of my skin. He also said it's to avoid future cancer... Read more

Laurie1913 spent $1,000 in Fort Wayne IN area Updated 1 year ago

I went through the 5-FU therapy 6 years ago, ended up with a horrible acid type burn on my face. Now we are going with PDT and I am scared to death (only because of my previous experience). This is scheduled for Friday 10/14/2011 and I am really nervous that my face will look like a freak... Read more

Nelley spent $39 in San Diego, CA Updated 2 years ago

Ok so I finally had this procedure done! Initially I was prepared to pay $750 to have it done, but I found out that my insurance covered it because I have Actinic Keratosis, so after insurance my out of pocket was only $38.50! After reading all these reviews and talking with a few people that... Read more

manifestlove spent $1,600 in Utah, UT Updated 3 years ago

After my skin peeled I was shocked to find I have horrible acne left over on 90% of my face.I had mild to moderate acne before( milia and some occational pustules) I'm licensed to do esthetics and wanted to get this tx before opening my practice to have beautiful skin so I would look... Read more

mikemills spent $500 in Texas Updated 3 years ago

Worst thing i have been through, healing is taking so long, make sure you are safe when using this treatment iwth right incubation time and exposure times.had an ala-pdt treatemnt doen and got a sever reaction with scabs and blisters. soem of the scabs and blisters came off early. i am left with... Read more

Loved the Sun spent $600 in Houston, TX Updated 23 hours ago

PDT takes some time, involves some pain, and basically isn't fun... HOWEVER it is a must for many of us in the prevention of further skin cancer surgeries. After a series of squamous surgeries I have done a series of PDT treatments and since then no more surgeries. An added, unexpected perk is... Read more

Michael Fargo from Stanford University, CA Updated 11 days ago

I'm writing this on Day 5 of the treatment. The reviews I've read here helped me "hope" that I would be feeling better, and on Day 5, I do. I'm 65 yo and have a long history of both skin, basal & squamous cell problems. Have had many surgeries and treatment with Efudex, which were becoming a... Read more

Lynette2555 spent $40 in San Diego, CA Updated 11 days ago

I've had a lot of pre-cancers burned off my face and chest, and my skin is mottled from biopsies. Several years ago I had a squamous cell cancer removed from my nose by means of mohs surgery. I've still got the stitches from a recent excision from basal cell cancer on two areas on my leg. I... Read more

Caroline Ann from United Kingdom, GB Updated 19 days ago

For at least 8 years I have had redness on the bridge of ny nose and mid cheeks which would flake and sometimes look like sores. I have seen Drs in the past who wanted to treat me for Roscea but I wasn't convinced that's what it was. During this period I have successfully been covering up with... Read more

Chiefpygmy from Crestview, FL Updated 1 month ago

Been to my Dermatologist 5 times in 2 yrs. 3 times had cancers removed, (squamous). So finally she suggested trying Levulan PDT for the numerous Actinic Keratanosis. Had it applied to my entire face and forehead up to the hairline. Waited 2 hrs for the Blu light treatment to begin. During the 16... Read more

AJ123 from North Wales, UK Updated 3 months ago

Thank you for writing this blog which has helped me so much. I had my treatment yesterday on my nose... cream applied and I was told to return to the hospital three hours later. The light was on for 7 minutes and during the treatment there was a burning sensation which was excruciating at... Read more

Immastar spent $500 in Body Perfect/Springfield IL Updated 5 months ago

So far so good. I had levulon phototherapy done yesterday and my discomfort has been minimal. During the actually procedure some areas where they applied the levulon hurt more than others. It's definitely bearable and I have never had a tattoo or piercing done. On a scale of 1 being no pain and... Read more