Lilburn Cosmetic Dermatologist
Premiere Dermatology & Surgery, LLC
4650 Stone Mountain Highway
Lilburn GA 30047
866-492-0501
Photodynamic Therapy in Lilburn, GA
The first step in Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a microdermabraision treatment to prepare the skin to absorb the photosensitizer (aminolerulnic acid or ALA). Second, the ALA is applied and left on the skin, usually for 30 minutes. One of the benefits of ALA is that it only needs to be applied to the problem areas of the skin. Finally a light source, or laser is used on the skin to activate the ALA.
The light source damages or destroys the tissues that have absorbed the ALA. In some cases, AKs can be treated by a single application. Since ALA concentrates in rapidly growing and malignant cells, ALA-PDT is being studied for the treatment of superficial basal and squamous cell skin cancer.
When topical ALA-PDT was used to treat large areas of sun-damaged skin, the treatment produced cosmetic benefits. ALA-PDT helped decrease redness, reduce sun spots and freckles and it improved the overall appearance of skin including fine lines and rough skin.
When acne is treated with ALA-PDT, the ALA is absorded into the oil glands and hair follicles. When activated by the light or laser, the ALA damages the oil glands and reduces the acne bacteria. This treatment helps diminish, and in some cases completely remove, acne.
About Premiere Dermatology & Surgery, LLC
Offering skin care to Georgia skin care patients is a Lilburn cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Windell D. Boutte, MD. Treating patients at Premiere Dermatology & Surgery, LLC, Dr. Boutte offers patients a number of skin care remedies which treat both the epidermal and dermal layers of skin with the latest technology. And what is more, such technology is minimally invasive and allows patients the opportunity to treat skin deep down from the bottom outward, all with minimal pain and healing times. This is due to the latest medical technology available at this Lilburn skin care clinic. For those seeking a Lilburn cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Boutte offers a number of age management tools, acne treatment options, options for uneven skin tones, sun damage, and a number of other treatment options. Treating patients from all over the Atlanta area seeking skin care and beyond, this clinic offers access to state of the art technology, such as laser technology, and dermal fillers, which can both assist with skin rejuvenation and get patients looking and feeling their very best.