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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Pittsburgh - Levulan Acne Treatment
Levulan® is a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). ALA is a "natural" product found in all humans throughout the body. It is a precursor for hemoglobin synthesis.
Photodynamic Acne Therapy is a procedure that can significantly improve moderate to severe acne, including cystic acne. Prior to Photodynamic Acne Treatment, the best available treatment option for resistant and cystic acne was Accutane. However, with Accutane there are many systemic side effects including birth defects, liver abnormalities, mood depression, and virtually all patients get dryness and night vision changes.
PDT Acne Treatment provides a viable alternative to Accutane as there are no systemic effects. Three to five treatments are advisable at two to three week intervals to obtain optimal results. PDT-ALA treatments inactivate the bacteria that trigger acne, exfoliate the skin to unclog pores, and decrease the activity of overactive sebaceous glands in the skin. With three mechanisms of action, it has a long lasting effect, even on severe acne, in the majority of patients.
Topical acne medications can be used in between the PDT ALA treatments once the redness has settled down, usually over a period of a few days. Antiviral medicines should be utilized for a patient that has a history of recurrent cold sores.
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