Does Photodynamaic Thereapy remove brown spots?

Thanks for your question and we have treated all skin types with PDT and the blue light source for acne. We can definitely use it to improve the acne, but any scarring on the skin will probably not be affected by having PDT performed. We like to have our patients maximize medical therapy first...

Both Levulan and blue light or the Fraxel Dual laser on the 1927 wavelength will treat pre-cancers.  It really depends on the extent of pre-cancerous changes that are present and what other conditions in the skin are present.  For the best result please see a board certified dermatologist with e...

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.

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...