Brooklyn Skin Care Center
Dr. Morris Westfried PC
Dr. Morris Westfried
7508 15th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11228
866-417-4630
Photodynamic Therapy in Brooklyn, NY
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 Dr. Morris Westfried PC
Those in need of a Brooklyn skin care center should look no further than Dr. Morris Westfried PC of Brooklyn, New York. With a great deal of experience and expertise in the field, Dr. Westfried is an ideal physician to perform any skin care procedures needed. Using advanced treatment options, the Brooklyn skin care center does all that is possible to ensure a patient’s success and satisfaction with the work being done. By utilizing the very best modern research and medicine has to offer, Dr. Westfried shows he cares about the success rate of his procedures. By using these advanced methods and the advanced equipment, success and safety are each given top priority. The Brooklyn skin care center specializes in customer service and care. By providing excellent care to patients, the center is committed to making their experience at the center as comfortable as possible. Consultations are provided to patients wishing to speak with the physician prior to treatment. This allows the patient and doctor to discuss all possible treatments and choose the one that best suits patient needs and wants. Some services provided include acne treatment, Botox, chemical peels, laser hair removal, lip enhancement and Juvederm. These being just a few of the services available, the center is sure to have a treatment that allows patients to achieve their skin care goals.