Is PDT also used for cosmetic/wrinkles?

Studies have shown that photodamage does improve with the treatment of PDT (which includes an improvement in the appearance of fines lines and freckles). Some patients do peel after PDT.

Pretreating with a retinoid, such as tazorac, will help to exfoliate the skin, thereby allowing better penetration of the levulan.  This will enhance the treatment outcome.  Other options to enhance the result include longer incubation times, occluding with saran wrap after applying...

Yes, PDT with blue light can definitely help with back acne! It typically requires a series of treatments to get the acne under control. Blue light PDT works by targeting Cutibacterium acnes (the bacteria that contributes to acne). The blue light activates compounds in the bacteria or applied...

When you say that the technician exposed you to a blue light and "orange light," do you mean "red light?" You are correct, the red light source does emit within the 600nm wavelength range, but is much different than an IPL and is not used for hair removal. If an IPL was truly used to activate...

UVA and UVB penetrate very superficially. Most light sources that are used in PDT can penetrate deeper. Unfortunately 1 or 3 treatments with PDT can't reverse all the sun exposure and damage you already have.  My patients generally return for maintenance treatments every 3-5 years.