Patients of Foothill Cosmetic Surgery Center enjoy the opportunities they have to address skin concerns successfully through non-invasive treatments. Photodynamic therapy, also called Blue Light Therapy, provides our practitioners with a way to assist patients in the achievement of results in a comfortable, effective manner.
Blue Light Therapy directs specific wavelengths of light to targeted cells on the skin. The procedure may be used to treat a number of concerns, from acne to precancerous lesions. More than light, Blue Light therapy also involves the application of a photosensitizing solution. The light source activates this solution to release an oxygen molecule that destroys unhealthy cells. Essentially, Blue Light therapy selectively destroys tissues in a controlled manner.
This form of treatment has actually been used for more than a century, though the modern procedure has evolved over several decades. Today, Blue Light therapy can be tailored to meet individual needs. After a thorough assessment and consultation, treatment is designed with precise incubation time for the photosensitizing solution. Customization is achieved with the careful choice of light source, which is selected based on the type of cells to be targeted.
What can Blue Light Therapy do for your skin?
The team at Foothill Cosmetic Surgery Center is proud to offer patients multiple treatment options for most skin concerns. Blue Light Therapy is a non-invasive procedure that has been effective in the treatment of:
- Acne
- Actinic keratosis (precancerous lesions)
- Enlarged pores
- Diffuse redness and flushing
- Thin basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers
- Sun damage
Blue Light Therapy has also been used as a preventive measure against the development of skin cancer in high-risk patients.
Our goal in providing outstanding dermatologic care is to meet the needs and expectations of our patients. Blue Light Therapy is one of several treatment options for various skin concerns. We design treatment with attention to detail and a focus on the result.
Your skin deserves precise care to meet individual needs. At Foothill Cosmetic Surgery Center, you will find years of experience put to the best possible use. Contact our office at (855) 630-5533 to arrange your consultation and evaluation to protect the health and beauty of your skin.