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Photodynamic Acne Treatment using Levulan

The most effective acne treatment on the market today!

A new treatment is now available that treats active acne as well as older acne scars leaving your skin smoother. Photodynamic AcneTreatment uses an extraordinarily effective combination of specialized blue frequency light energy with Levulan. Levulan is a clear painless solution of 20% Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), a natural substance found throughout your body.

In this process, the ALA is a photosensitizing agent and applied to the skin and left on for 30-45 minutes. The ALA is absorbed by active cells like sebaceous glands, making targeted acne cells more sensitive to light.

During the treatment, the ALA is then activated with a specific wavelength of light within the non-UV blue spectrum. This takes about 10 minutes. This combined interaction of the solution and light is what gives rise to the term “photodynamic treatment.”  The treatment inactivates the bacteria that triggers acne, exfoliates the skin to unclog pores, effectively shutting down the sebaceous glands in the skin. Sebaceous glands are the root cause in the formation of acne. By addressing the root causes of acne, long-term to permanent reduction of acne is obtained. The skin appears refreshed and younger following treatments. We advise 2-5 treatments at 3-4 week intervals between each treatment to obtain optimal results.

Prior to Photodynamic Acne Treatment, the best available treatment option for resistant cystic acne was Accutane. However, with Accutane there are many systemic side effects including birth defects, liver abnormalities, mood depression, and virtually all dryness and night vision changes. Photodynamic Acne Treatment is a safe alternative to Accutane treatment as there are no systemic effects.

To learn more about Photodynamic Acne Treatment, contact us for a consultation today.

Eyes by Thermage™

Eyes by Thermage™ is a FDA cleared, non-invasive cosmetic procedure designed to minimize wrinkles and tighten the skin around the eyes for a smoother, younger looking appearance. Eyes by Thermage is the only procedure that can eliminate fine lines and wrinkles and create more contour around the eye area without invasive surgery, injections, or recovery time.

The simple procedure takes no more than one hour. Patients can resume daily activities as well as apply make-up immediately following the procedure. Eyes by Thermage™ offers:

  • Smoother, tighter skin around your eye, taking years off your appearance
  • Minimizes hooding -- The area around the brow is tightened revealing more of your eyelid for wider, brighter, more refreshed-looking eyes
  • Contours the eye area and minimizes under-eye bags
  • Smoothes crow's feet and fine lines for soft, youthful looking skin

Side effects of the procedure are minimal and may include swelling, redness, bumps, blisters, and rare cases of surface abnormalities.

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Acqua Blu Medical Spa and Skin
Care Center
Brush Creek Commons
144 Emeryville Drive, Suite 110
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
16066

The Shoppes of Upper St. Clair
1614 Washington Road, Suite 102
Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania
15241

Phone:
724-776-2111 or 1-866-I-LUV-BLU

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

American Society Of Plastic Surgery In Association with Brian Vassar Heil, MD Premier Plastic Surgery, LLC.

Proud Member of the Medical Spa Society

Proud Member of the International Medical Spa Society

Proud Member of the Day Spa Society