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Studies have shown increased collagen production from PDT, and therefore we commonly use the pulsed dye laser, IPL and blue and red light together when performing PDT to maximize this effect, which correlates with wrinkle improvement.
PhotodynamicTherapy “PDT” will give cosmetic benefits. In my office I like to use it foracne and sun damage treatment, the cosmetic benefits are an added bonus totreating the other conditions. If you are only interested in cosmetic/wrinkleimprovement then there are many other options that may be more appropriate.Consult with a Board Certified Dermatologist to see which treatments would bebest for your concerns.
Yes PDT (photodynamic therapy) can be used for cosmetic enhancement. This is especially true if the Blu-light treatment is augmented with other laser devices. In practice I usually apply the Levulan kerastick to the affected areas and then when it is time to activate, I use a combination of an IPL device, an Alexandrite laser and a pulsed dye laser to address uneven skin tone, unwanted pigmentation, and blood vessels. This combination will address multiple concerns and give an overall better cosmetic result at the end.
Thanks for your question. While you are pregnant or breastfeeding, PDT is not a therapy that we would recommend or perform on you. There is no data to suggest that it is not safe, but there is no data to say that it is – so this, as with most cosmetic treatments, are not done on pregnant women. ...
Thanks for your question. Most people have PDT for acne with blue light. In the original studies with blue light when treating pre-skin cancers, the cosmetic appearance of the skin improved in most everyone treated. This means that your skin will look and feel better. Fine lines may improve and...
Thanks for your question – and the answer is that PDT can be very effective for the arms and clinical studies have supported this for years. And, in fact, we know that pre-treatment of the areas we are treating with a wide variety of topical agents can enhance the penetration of the Levulan, t...