Levulan Blue Light Acne Treatment Reviews

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Anonymous, Indiana Jan 6th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Significantly improves hyperpigmentation, texture of skin, acne scars, and reduces the sizes of the pores!!!! Cons: About 4 days of isolation. Bottom Line: I have had this treatment done two times, and in a few more weeks I am going for my third treatment. I have had acne for about 5 years. Proactiv didn't work, and the topical creams and medications didn't give me the results I was looking for. I highly recommend this treatment to everyone...my dermatologist said that it happens frequently that remission is induced! The pigment on my cheeks has gone away, I am not getting any breakouts, and my skin is rejuvinated and looking great! I do recommend that you do not see the light of day at all. The first time I had it done, I walked out to my car the next day, came back inside, and my face was burning for the rest of the day. So just stay inside and you'll be fine! Also...load up the face with Vaseline, it really helps when you peel. Your insurance might even cover the treatment completely!!! Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Joseph, Los Angeles Jan 3rd, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Worked very well for me. Cons: Redness and swelling for 3-4 days. Does not "cure" acne but merely substantially reduces it for 1-5 years. Bottom Line: Most of the reviewer who are dissatisified with PDT had it for less than 48 hours and fewer than 3 treatments. For most people with a significant acne problem, 3-4 treatments will be needed. Furthermore, the optimal effects of PDT shows only after 3-6 months. Here are my recommendations. 1)Budget at least 2-3 PDT treatments (4 if you have a real bad acne problem) spaced 2-4 weeks apart. A single PDT treatment rarely cures acne. A competitive price for most regions is around $500/treament. 2)Get a microdermabrasion prior to the treatment. It substatiallly increases the effectiveness of Levulan. You can get a home Microdermabrasin kit for around $35. 3)Your acne will get worse before it gets better. Do not panic or write a review in the first 3-4 weeks. 4)You may want to get a PDT treatment every 1-2 years to make sure your acne does not come back. Presently, there is no permanent solution to acne. 5)PDT is hardly painful and is very temporary. Recommended: Yes Usage: Joseph has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 2,100.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

victoria, canada Dec 28th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: NOTHING Cons: EXPENSIVE and DID NOTHING Bottom Line: it did absolutely nothing. it is a waste of my money and time. Recommended: No Usage: victoria has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 900.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

happygurl, Denver, CO Dec 13th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Waiting to find out (just had it done)... Cons: Painful burning, redness, swelling, downtime, pricy. Bottom Line: I will post in a week or so with my final results, but I just wanted to give prospective users an idea of what to expect with the procedure itself. I just got home about 3 hours ago from having Levulan/Blue Light done. My doctor gave me a stronger application than most... almost 2 hours of the Levulan soaking in, 20 min under the blue light, and then light laser on each cheek. The Levulan alone wasn't bad at all, but I am not going to lie -- the blue light activation HURT!!! I almost couldn't take the intense burning. I assume my experience was worse than most due to the amount administered. I was actually squirming in pain and cried on the drive home. The pain has subsided a bit, but it is still stinging and I am quite red and swollen. I think it feels worse than it looks, but nonetheless, just be prepared that this treatment should be taken seriously and DEFINITELY requires downtime. If it produces results it will be worth it though, and I will post once healed to update. :) Price Paid: 350.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Mike, California Dec 11th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: waiting to see Cons: Redness, itchyness, peeling. Bottom Line: Got it done today...had the ala put on last night. So far all i see is redness on my cheeks and jaw area. But hope fully thats a sign of it working. skin seems to be very irritable to...but its only been a few hours haha so cant really say much... Recommended: Yes Usage: Mike has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 300.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

FEE, STL NOW ATL Nov 19th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: YOU WILL LOOK GREAT AFTERWARD Cons: REDDNESS, DRYNESS, PEELING DURING THE FIRST 3 TO 4 DAYS. BUT REMINDER THAT IS THE DEAD SKIN THAT'S ON THE TOP SURFACE. THIS PROCEDURE BRING THE NEW SKIN TO THE SURFACE. Bottom Line: NOTHING WORKS OVER NIGHT. IF U HAD ACNE FOR 10 YEARS AS I DO. YOU WILL TRY ANTHING. BUT I LOOKING FOR A DOCOTOR IN ATL THAT IS AS GOOD AS MY DOCTOR IN STL. NOW, IF U LIVE IN STL GO TO DR. MOORE IN CLAYTON. AT LIFESTLYE CENTER BY THE COURT HOUSE. HE IS AWSOME. I EVEN THINKING TO FLY BACK HOMW JUST TO GET ANOTHER TX WITH HIM. HE VERY REASONABLE AT COST. THE BLU LIGHT KILLS THE BACTERIA IN THE SKIN. LEVULAN GETS TO THE ROOT. BUT U MUST GET THE DERMBRASION Recommended: Yes Usage: FEE has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 950.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

KK, Manassas, VA Oct 5th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: My skin seems smoother, scarring is better, less oily, and pores look a little smaller Cons: Redness for about 2 days, and peeling for about 7 days Bottom Line: Im almost 40 and have had acne since I was a teenager. I've tried everything, antibiotics, accutane 2 times, CO2 laser, prescriptions, soaps, lotions, expensive, inexpensive etc... I wasnt going to try the levulan because nothing has ever worked for me. But since its supposed to give you similar results as accutane, but without all the bad side effects, I thought it would be worth a try. I didnt exeperience any discomfort while sitting with the levulan on my face (sat for 1 hour 15 minutes) But did have some discomfort once I got under the blue light (sat for 17 minutes) it really burned. My face was red for about 2 days afterward and then the peeling started for about 5 days. I had the treatment on Thurs eve and returned to work Monday. I was able to wear makeup, but it was hard to apply with all that dry skin and peeling. Its been about a week now, and my skin is much smoother, scars are less, Im less oily and pores are smaller. I'll probably get another treatment next mon Recommended: Yes Usage: KK has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 350.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Irin997, MD Oct 2nd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cleared up my severe acne. Cons: PRICEY! Bottom Line: I had this proceedure done along with the Smoothbeam laser and one thing that people need to be mindful of is to literally stay in the dark for the first 48 hours otherwise your skin will burn. If you stay in the dark and away from ALL windows, you will not burn. But it was worth it. I'm at the point where I need a couple of maintantence sessions with the laser. Recommended: Yes Usage: Irin997 has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 450.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, MIAMI Sep 30th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Skin feels smooth Cons: Itching, swelling, and burning sensation for two days. Recupearation time: 7days Bottom Line: This was my last option to treat my acne. I have tried EVERYTHING... I just had the Levulan treatment one week ago, my skin is smooth but the acne is still there... Im not sure if this treatment will clear my acne... Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 200.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Gaurav, los angeles Sep 18th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: i had really bad back acne where levulan and blue light was used. i had 5 treatments costing about 1800 dollars. but i still think this is good. the acne is significantly less and scarring is going lower too. my doc said i should do 1 every six month Cons: it hurts a little for 2 days with burning sensation and the back is / feels burnt but beyond that it is ok. Bottom Line: i think it is better than soaps, medication, and lotions wise. although insurance doesnt cover it i think it is cost effective time wise. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 1,800.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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