Photodynamic Therapy in Dallas, Texas (TX)

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 Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Those in need of a Dallas dermatology center will find qualified professionals at the Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center. Located in Dallas, Texas, the center offers the very best in skin care medicine and technology. Dr. David A. Engleman, M.D. has over eleven years of experience and provides his patients with the utmost care and attention when treating their skin conditions. The Dallas dermatology center stays on the cutting edge of the field and is able to provide patients with the best modern dermatology has to offer. Safety is a big concern, as well as efficiency of course, and important measures are taken to ensure that a patient’s health and safety is maintained throughout the procedures. Those in search of a Dallas dermatology center should find a center offering the most advanced technology modern research has to offer. This will allow for effective and efficient treatments to be administered by the doctors on staff. With a trained staff of experienced professionals, the Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center offers the very best in patient care. Embarrassing skin conditions such as acne scars, active acne, brown spots, age spots and wrinkles can be an unpleasant quality on one’s skin. The most advanced services are provided to treat these conditions as well as chemical peels, Botox, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and other methods are used in enhancing one’s own natural beauty.