Rancho Cucamonga Cosmetic Dermatologist
Visage Med Spa
8008 Monet Ave
Suite 107
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739
866-469-8286
Photodynamic Therapy in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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 Visage Med Spa
Locating a Rancho Cucamonga cosmetic dermatologist is simple with Visage Med Spa. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Dr. Joe Rivas, MD and his staff are fully committed to providing patients with their best chance of a successful and satisfying treatment. A positive experience can always be had at the Rancho Cucamonga cosmetic dermatologist thanks to an experienced and skilled staff that is happy to share their expertise in helping patients reach their cosmetic goals. As many people turn to cosmetic dermatology to fix their undesirable skin conditions or other imperfections, Dr. Rivas is happy to answer the call and provide patients with options when it comes to cosmetic dermatology.
The Rancho Cucamonga cosmetic dermatologist uses the most advanced equipment and cutting edge technology possible when helping patients. Dr. Rivas believes in using minimally invasive, but highly effective procedures or treatments when treating patients, so that he caters to patient safety and well-being through each treatment. All of the proper safety measures are in order to help ensure that patients receive the safest treatment possible in a welcoming environment. Some of the treatments available include acne treatment, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, Botox, chemical peels, dermal fillers, Velashape, Vitalize Peel, LipoDissolve, Mesotherapy, Radiesse and Restylane.