Photodynamic Therapy
Write a ReviewThis non-invasive procedure was created to increase cell turnover and collagen production in an effort to treat sun damage, severe acne, and even superficial skin cancers.
Average Price: $375
Stories from the Community
cassgarrity spent $500 in Portland, ME Updated 1 day 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 9 days 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
jovimom from Fort Campbell, KY Updated 9 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
Hammer Geek spent $24 in Wichita Falls, TX Updated 1 month 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 2 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 5 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 6 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 11 months 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
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