Photodynamic therapy or PDT is a microdermabrasion procedure that begins with preparing your skin to absorb the photosensitizer (aminolerulnic acid or ALA). Next, the ALA is placed on the targeted area and left on for 30 minutes, typically. One of the advantages of ALA is that it is only necessary to apply it to the troubled areas of the skin. Finally a light source, or laser is used on the skin to activate the ALA.
The light sources damages or demolishes the tissues that have soaked up the ALA. In some cases, actinic keratoses can be treated by just one application. Since ALA concentrates in rapidly growing and malignant cells, ALA-PDT is being studied for the treatment of superficial basal and squamous cell skin cancer.
When acne is treated with ALA-PDT, the ALA is absorbed into the oil glands and hair follicles. When activated by the light or laser, the ALA damages the oil glands and reduces the acne bacteria. This treatment helps reduce, and in some cases completely remove, acne.
About Greenwich Medical Skincare and Laser Spa
Those in need of an Old Greenwich cosmetic dermatologist should look no further than Greenwich Medical Skincare and Laser Spa. Dr. Jonathan Hilton Sherwyn, M.D. is committed to his patient’s success and satisfaction and provides the most effective and efficient treatment services and methods in achieving his patients’ goals. Dr. Sherwyn and his staff are fully committed to providing the very best in cosmetic dermatology. Located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, Greenwich Medical Skincare and Laser Spa provides patients with excellent service utilizing only cutting edge equipment and technology in carrying out their procedures. With a great deal of experience in the cosmetic dermatology field, this Old Greenwich cosmetic dermatologist understands his patients’ uncertainties going into a procedure. For this reason consultation is provided to help put a patient’s mind at ease.
Consultation with this Old Greenwich cosmetic dermatologist serves a few purposes such as answering any questions and addressing any concerns a patient may have prior to the procedure. It also allows the patient and doctor to forge a relationship and determine the best course of action to take, as to best serve the patient’s needs. Some of the services offered include acne treatment, Botox, chemical peels, dermal fillers, laser hair removal and mesotherapy.
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