PDT (Photodynamic Therapy) represents a dramatic advance in the war against acne.

PDT treatments clears up skin quickly, painlessly and safely in both teens and adults, eleiminating the need for potentially dangerous acne medications.  It uses a special light frequency to kill acne bacteria in the skin without damaging tissue.

PDT is ideal for patients of all ages, teens and adults.  There's no pain and it heals quickly.  Treatment involves giving the face a mild microdermabrasion to remove the surface layer of dead skin.  An application of Levulan is then applied to the face, which makes the acnebacteria more sensible to light.  After about 30 minutes the acid is washed off and the patient receives up to 20 minutes of IPL therapy, which kills acne bacteria.

Some patients require only one session, while others need two or three sessions to clear up their acne.  Teens may need to go back for another treatment in six months to a year.

"Levulan PDT is a revolutionary breakthrough, and has changed the way I treat acne", says Dr. Zuzukin.

ROSACEA

To all those patients who suffer from rosacea, there is help for you now. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder. It usually begins in middle age or later. It is characterized by a red discoloration of the skin and is most common in a person with a fair complexion. Skin thickening, particularly of the nose, may result.

In the past, there were no good treatment options. Dr. Zuzukin employs the first FDA-approved laser for treating rosacea. Rosacea patients do not require any shots or pain pills when undergoing this treatment. A number of patients are surprised at how pain free and well tolerated the laser procedure is. There is no down time and you can return to your normal activities.