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 Nashville Centre For Laser & Facial SurgeryLocated in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Brian Biesman, MD of Nashville Centre for Laser & Facial Surgery has helped patients overcome various cosmetic and skin conditions through Nashville skin treatments and procedures available at this facility. For a complete list of the many treatment options available, patients are encouraged to seek consultation with Dr. Biesman. Each patient is provided treatment in a friendly environment using proven equipment and materials to ensure their safety and well-being throughout their Nashville skin treatment.
Several highly effective and proven Nashville skin treatments are available at this facility to help ensure that all patients are provided ample selection. Among the procedures available are FotoFacial/IPL treatments, dermal fillers, Blue Light, CoolSculpting, chemical peels, Dysport, laser liposuction, fractional resurfacing and more. All of the professionals on staff are highly trained and determined to help patients reach their goals through the treatments and procedures that are available at this clinic.
