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The most recent advance in treating moderate to severe cystic acne is now available at SLEEK! Now patients can avoid the mood depression, birth defects, dryness, and other harsh side effects that result in taking systematic oral drugs like Accutane®.
The process begins with a topical sensitizing agent called Levulan that is applied to your skin. A clear painless solution, Levulan is then left on the skin for 15-60 minutes. The solution is then activated with the correct wavelength of light which lasts from 8-10 minutes.
The Levulan is absorbed by active cells like acne sebaceous glands, making the targeted acne cells more sensitive to the light. This combined interaction of the solution and the light is what gives rise to the term "photodynamic therapy." The Levulan will also target sebaceous hyperplasia (which are the small, benign bumps under your skin) and the papules of acne rosacea.
Levulan has been used extensively to treat a variety of different skin conditions. Levulan is a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). ALA is a "natural" product found in all humans throughout the body. It is a precursor for hemoglobin synthesis (You wouldn't be able to make red blood cells to carry oxygen without ALA in your body).
With several locations in New York, Boston and South Florida, call or vist your local Sleek Surgical & MedSpa location for a FREE consultation.
