Which Has Better Results for Acne and Acne Scarring - Photodynamic Therapy or a Combination of Isolaz and Fraxel Treatments?

asked 1 year ago by ToniaC in Wynnewood, PA
Latest answer by Jordana Gilman, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, face, female, acne scars, comparison

I'm a 29 yr old female w/olive complexion who has had severe acne and acne scarring (lots of red spots, some indentations/bumps) for the last 4/5 years. I've tried everything (except Accutane) but nothing seems to work. Recently, I've been to two dermatologists. One recommended 4-6 treatments of PLT (Levulan Kerastick) and the other recommened 9 Isolaz treatments broken up by 3 Fraxel treatments.Which treatment would be more effective at giving me long term results and also be the least painful?

2 answers to Which Has Better Results for Acne and Acne Scarring - Photodynamic Therapy or a Combination of Isolaz and Fraxel Treatments?

Treating both acne and acne scarring

For someone who has acne and acne scarring, start by treating your acne. If you are continuing to break out you are going to get more scars. Depending on the type of acne you have, you can be treated with a combination of topical and/or oral medications. Speak to your dermatologist and don't be afraid to be aggresive in treating your acne because you do not want to get more scars. PDT and Isolaz can be helpful in treating acne, but often the results are... more

Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon