Mary Lee Amerian

/Home/Find Laser Treatments in Los Angeles County/Find Laser Treatments in Malibu, CA/Acne Laser Treatment - Malibu, CA

Mary Lee Amerian
23410 Civic Center Way, Suite E-8,
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone (310) 456-7561

Photodynamic Acne Treatment

Photodynamic Acne Treatment targets the overgrowth of bacteria and the excessive production of oil by enlarged sebaceous glands. These are two of the causes of acne. Photodynamic Acne Treatment begins with a thorough cleansing of the skin, after which a medication called Levulan is applied to the skin surface for approximately 30 minutes. (Levulan is a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance found in every person.) During this half-hour period, the Levulan is absorbed by the sebaceous glands on the face. The facial skin is then exposed to blue light for approximately 8 minutes. The blue light activates the Levulan, and this ultimately results in a significant reduction in the number of bacteria and a reduction in the production of oil by the sebaceous glands. Since the presence of excessive bacteria and oil in the sebaceous glands are two of the root causes of acne, these changes help to clear the skin of acne.

Ideal candidates for Photodynamic Acne Treatment have moderate or severe acne that has not responded well to the usual topical and oral mediations used to treat acne. Photodynamic Acne Treatment is also an excellent alternative to Accutane and its associated potential side effects.

Photodynamic Acne Treatment is very safe and has the advantage of treating the entire face at one time. Patients will need to remain inside immediately after the procedure and the following day. Generally, patients will need two to four photodynamic treatments to obtain an optimum result.
Fraxel Laser Treatment of Acne Scars

The Fraxel laser is the gold standard for the treatment of acne scarring. With the Fraxel, the acne scars are improved over a series of 4 or 5 laser treatments. The Fraxel laser utilizes Fractional Resurfacing Technology in which only a portion of the skin actually receives the laser light. With this technology, the laser delivers a series of closely spaced microscopic laser spots to the skin while simultaneously preserving normal healthy skin between the laser spots. This preservation of healthy skin results in rapid healing following the laser treatment. The entire face can be treated with the laser in approximately 45 minutes, and there is no downtime following the procedure. We have been extremely impressed by the improvement in acne scarring following Fraxel laser treatment. The Fraxel laser is a "home run" when it comes to the treatment of acne scarring.

© 2001-2009 Mary Lee Amerian