PDT can treat an individual with severe sun damage on the face as well as those with acne.  

PDT with Levulan is a treatment that uses a topical prescription medicine (Levulan) activated by blue light treatment (PDT) to treat sun damage on the face by targeting pre-cancerous cells. In addition to treating sun damage, the treatment clears the skin, making it smoother and healthier. 

This treatment is offered as a 2-step treatment with 4 weeks in-between for prime results. During the treatment you may feel a slight tingling sensation, however, very few patients experience any pain during the treatment. Over the next few days, there may be redness, and sensitivity. Generally, the skin will then peel and fade, making the skin look and feel very soft. Approximately 75% clearance of the “pre-cancerous cells” can be expected. In most patients, the treatment is repeated every 12-18 months, as the damage eventually comes back.  

PDT with Levulan can be used to manage and clear severe acne that cannot be controlled by topical or simple light or laser treatments. This acne treatment kills the acne bacteria, exfoliates the skin which minimizes pores and reduces the size of oil glands. This may also improve the appearance of some acne scars.  

The Levulan medication is applied to the skin and left on for 15-60 minutes. It is then activated with the Blue light (PDT). The first few days Post treatment your skin will be red and sensitive. It may peel and crust if you have any pre-cancerous damaged cells as well as acne.