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Special Report
Acne Treatment without Accutane The New “Gold Standard” Treatment
October 2007 Acne Treatment
If standard Acne Treatment had worked for you, you probably would not be reading this Special Report on Acne Treatment. You might be reading this because you don’t want to take Accutane or can’t tolerate Accutane’s side effects. You have probably tried lots of acne treatment programs with variable results. We want to introduce you to the “gold standard” acne treatment program which does not involve Accutane. It is very effective for all types of acne - mild acne to severe, cystic acne. This method relies on Photodynamic Levulan Therapy combined with Laser Treatments. What is Acne
Acne results from clogged, infected sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands produce sebum. In acne, the cells of the sebaceous duct do not migrate up and out normally. This obstructs the pilosebaceous unit allowing sebum to accumulate abnormally. Bacteria thrive in the environment. The combination of sebum, bacteria and accumulated duct cells leads to pimples, white heads, black heads, papules, pustules and cysts. Photodynamic Acne Therapy with Levulan Photodynamic Acne Therapy (PDT) involves the topical application of a compound which is toxic to the sebaceous gland. Levulan (ALA) is “painted” on the face, back or chest and it is absorbed and concentrated in the active sebaceous glands. The levulan is then activated by a Blue Light (the BLU-U) and/or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). The light energy is converted by the ALA to Singlet Oxygen which disables and destroys the sebaceous glands and the bacteria in the gland. These Levulan treatments are done three times, three weeks apart. Some patients require more than three Levulan treatments. In addition, five to ten Laser Treatments are done with the MedLite 1064 Laser to further disable and destroy the sebaceous glands and the bacteria. These Laser treatments are done on a weekly basis. Cherry HillLaser & Skin Care Center Cherry Hill Laser & Skin Care Center (CHLSCC) is one of the busiest, most experienced and well-respected Cosmetic Laser Centers in the Delaware Valley. The Center’s Medical Director, Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD is a full-time Cosmetic Laser Specialist with years of experience and advanced training in Cosmetic Medicine. He has personally treated thousands of patients with excellent results. Dr. Epstein is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. He attended UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School, Swarthmore College and completed his residency at University of California San Diego. He is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. The staff at CHLSCC are highly trained and very experienced. Many are Medical Aestheticians. They are very knowledgeable about all aspects of skin care including skin care products, microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Excellent patient service and outstanding medical care are their highest priorities. Other services offered by CHLSCC are Laser Resurfacing, Laser Hair Reduction, Laser Vein Reduction, Botox, Cosmetic Fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse) and treatments for Melasma and Rosacia. In addition to our strong interest in treating active acne, we also specialize in treating acne scarring with the Fraxel Laser which has quickly become the most effective treatment for mild to severe acne scarring. For more information, please call for your Complimentary Consultation and Free Skin Analysis with the Visia Computerized Skin Evaluation System. Cherry HillLaser & Skin Care Center 2020 Springdale Road, Suite 400 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-216-7363 |
