Scottsdale Cosmetic Dermatologist
Neos MedSpa - Scottsdale
6166 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale AZ 85253
866-884-2580
Photodynamic Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ
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 Neos MedSpa - Scottsdale
Finding a Scottsdale cosmetic dermatologist is simple with Neos MedSpa. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Shaun Parson, MD and his highly skilled and well-trained staff are on hand to provide patients with the very best in cosmetic dermatology and its treatments. With a commitment to patient safety and success, Dr. Parson is happy to share his experience and skill in helping patients achieve their goals and rediscover their true, natural beauty. Using the most advanced equipment and cutting edge technology, the Scottsdale cosmetic dermatologist ensures that each patient is given his or her best chance for a successful and satisfying treatment. Maintaining this high level of success and satisfaction is important to Dr. Parson, which is why he uses only the best cosmetic dermatology has to offer. The Scottsdale cosmetic dermatologist uses only the most effective and least invasive treatments to help his patients achieve their goals. All of the proper safety steps are taken to ensure that every patient receive treatment in the safest, most comforting environment possible. Some of the treatments available include acne treatment, dermal fillers, Botox, chemical peels, lip enhancement, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, LipoDissolve, mesotherapy and Perlane, among others.