Levulan®

Levulan® is indispensable in controlling cystic acne. Since acne cysts are responsible for acne scarring, it has become an outstanding treatment option for both immediate acne management and prevention of post-acne scars. It works for the treatment of:
  • Acne Control
  • Pore Size Reduction
  • Decreased Oiliness
  • Smoother Skin Tone
  • Acne Scar Prevention
Photodynamic Therapy, often referred to as PDT, is a 2-step procedure.

Step 1: The initial step is the application of the light-absorbing agent Levulan®. This liquid is left on your skin for 45-60 minutes while it very selectively sinks into pimples, acne cysts and the overactive sebaceous glands that feed acne bacteria. The absorption of the Levulan® essentially turns the acne and oil glands into "targets" for the next step - light.

Step 2: You are placed under a special blue light. This light is drawn to the "targets", strong oxygen radicals are formed and the bacteria responsible for the acne is killed.

Levulan® is a "smart" solution. It is only absorbed by abnormal cells such as those in acne conditions, pre-cancerous actinic keratoses, and sun damage. It is the selectivity of this solution in targeting only bad cells that allows such quick success in restoring skin back to a healthy normal condition