Acne | Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology

What is Fraxel?

Fraxel is a safe, non-invasive way to remove signs of aging making your skin look young and healthy. Fraxel delivers outstanding results without extended downtime. Want to look younger without dramatic changes? Discover the original fractional skin resurfacing treatment for results you can see without surgery.

Fraxel Is Effective On

Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Surface Scarring
Pigmentation
Sun Damage
Actinic Keratosis

Fraxel DUAL laser treatments work by using two different wave lengths—one for pigmentation and fine lines and the other for deeper wrinkles and scarring. Benefits include reductions of brown and age spots, reducing the appearance of pores, tighter skin and smoother texture of skin. Laser rejuvenation stimulates the production of collagen which increases skin’s elasticity.

Fall is the BEST time of year for this procedure. While this treatment requires little down time, it does help that the sun doesn’t shine quite so bright, causing less sensitivity after treatment. Side effects are mild and include slight swelling, redness and peeling.

What is Photodynamic Therapy?

What is photodynamic therapy?

According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Photodynamic therapy treats premalignant growths by using special drugs called photosensitizing agents, along with light, to kill pre-cancerous cells. The drugs only work after being activated by certain wavelengths of light. The process also is known as PDT, photoradiation therapy, phototherapy and photochemotherapy.

How is PDT used?

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses medications to make cancer cells and other abnormal cells vulnerable to high-intensity light energy, such as from lasers. It can be used to treat a variety of cancerous and precancerous conditions, as well as an emerging treatment for acne that involves the use of a photosensitizer in combination with a light source and oxygen.

Why choose PDT for premalignant growths?

Photodynamic therapy can be used to treat premalignant conditions such as actinic keratoses. Other benefits of the procedure include:

No long-term side effects.
Minimally invasive.
Can be administered in a doctor’s office.
Can be administered multiple times to the same treatment area.
Little or no scarring.
Improved skin appearance, tone, color and texture.

Ask your dermatologist if photodynamic therapy treatments are appropriate for your skin condition. At Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology all our physicians are Board Certified, so you can be confident you are getting the best care. Discover the Coastal Difference today!

Source: American Society for Dermatologic Surgery