Sunrise Cosemtic Dermatologist
The Center for Alternatives to Surgery
12651 West Sunrise Blvd
Suite 302
Sunrise FL 33323
866-371-2573
Photodynamic Therapy in Sunrise, FL
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 The Center for Alternatives to Surgery
Those in the market for a Sunrise cosmetic dermatologist should look no further than The Center for Alternatives to Surgery. Located in Sunrise, Florida, Dr. Bradley Bodner, MD and his staff provide patients with options when it comes to treating their various cosmetic dermatology needs. Using the most effective and the least invasive procedures possible, Dr. Bodner and the Sunrise cosmetic dermatologist center ensure a patient is given every chance for success. With the most advanced medical technology and equipment, the professionals are able to give their patients the best care available and maintain their high rate of success and satisfaction among their patients. With an eye towards excellence, Dr. Bodner uses only the most advanced, cutting edge treatments, equipment and technology in treating patients, which allows him to not only provide his patients with the best service possible, but also look after their safety while doing so. The Sunrise cosmetic dermatologist knows how important their services can be to patients. Using his own unique procedures, Dr. Bodner gives patients options when it comes to their cosmetic dermatology needs. Some of the services he provides include a non-surgical facelift, a non-surgical breast life, non-surgical tummy tuck and a non-surgical buttock lift. By using his own advanced procedures, Dr. Bodner is one of the most experienced and renowned cosmetic dermatologists in the world.