Los Angeles Photodynamic Therapy doctors

	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		4 answers
	David Hansen, MD Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon 9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills		3 answers
	Vishal Kapoor, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 436 N Roxbury Drive Ste 117, Beverly Hills		1 answer
	Raffy Karamanoukian, MD Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon 1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica		1 answer
	Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon 11645 Wilshire Blvd Suite 750, Los Angeles		1 answer

Recent Answers

Had PDT One Month Ago, Now my Pores All over my Face Are Producing Tiny White Millias. Did I have an adverse reaction to PDT? Face is very dry.

A: Side Effects with PDT

Many patients undergoing Levulan with PDT exhibit small, milia-like or closed comedones which is usually in the lower part of the face. This is so common that we speak to this in our pre and post-treatment handouts. There are a few theories as to what provokes this, but the good news is that it is generally self-resolving.

Being that it has been one month since your treatment, it would be a good time to address this with your practitiner to discuss options. The need to balance your skin care regimen with oil-free moisturizing in addition to gentle exfoliation is a must. Continue to be diligent with sunscreen protection.

The below link offers more in depth information.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

What Type of Lights Are Used for Blue Light Therapy? Are the lights intense? Is this kind of treatment known by any other names?

A: Using blue light therapy for acne

Blue light therapy is typically used for acne and sebaceous overactivity, as it can destroy acne causing bacteria. The light is not intense and there are excellent videos on the subject online.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Chemical Peel Vs. Photodynamic Therapy? I have mild acne on my face, and extremely large, VERY oily, and red pores on my nose. My general skin condition is also very patchy, dry and red in places. I have had chemical peels before, and actually use a home salicylic acid peel (15%) every few days to clear my pores, however my skin is still poor. How does PDT differ from a chemical peel, and what is the likelihood that it would improve my skin if the peels to date have not worked for me? Thanks

A: Photodynamic therapy works great for Rosacea

PDT works great for rosacea which you may have and should see a dermatologists to confirm. A photo sensitizer liquid is applied to your skin then a lPL or intense light source is applied which works to shrink oil glands and kill bacteria on the skin.

David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon