Photo Dynamic Therapy is An Excellent Alternative for Removing Pre-Cancerous Lesions

Photo Dynamic Therapy is an excellent treatment for the removal of pre-cancerous lesions. The greatest advantage of PDT is the ability to selectively treat an entire area of skin damage and precancers (blanket or field treatment). PDT generally decreases the likelihood of lighter or darker skin spots (post-inflammatory hyper- or hypopigmentation) caused by routine freezing with liquid nitrogen. Additionally, PDT frequently may facilitate smoother skin and an overall improved appearance, tone, color, and enhanced skin texture.

In several studies, PDT has been preferred by many patients for ease of use and recovery as compared to alternative treatments including freezing and chemotherapy creams like fluorouracil (Efudex). The PDT side effects may be milder with less downtime than with fluorouracil.

For patients with many skin lesions, PDT may be generally more effective than repeated spot treatment with topical liquid nitrogen. Some patients are unable to tolerate the prolonged treatment required with fluorouracil or imiquimod (Aldara) because of the irritation, redness, and possible downtime with these topical creams. PDT has become a very well tolerated, essentially painless, noninvasive (no needles or surgery required) procedure to help reduce sun damage and enhance the overall cosmetic outcome (particularly in sensitive areas of the face and chest).

Winter Park Laser has been performing Photo-Dynamic Therapy with Levulan for Sun Damage and Acne for over 6 years in Orlando.

Levulan PDT for Acne Vulgaris in Orlando FL

Levulan® Photodynamic Therapy for Severe or Cystic Acne Vulgaris: The Levulan ALA topical solution is applied to the affected areas. It is left on the skin for up to an hour, and then an intense pulsed light treatment is applied for up to. The treatment is relatively painless, although sensations like tingling, stinging and burning can be felt on the areas being treated. Afterwards there is generally redness, some peeling, and sometimes swelling.

Levulan ALA acne treatment works by selectively targeting the sebaceous glands that it is absorbed into. It is converted into a photosensitizer when it has been absorbed, and the IPL then activates it. This leads to shrinking of the sebaceous glands, and destruction of p-bacteria which improves acne.


Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center has been treating acne for nearly 5 years in Orlando FL! Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com