Levulan Blue Light Acne Treatment Reviews

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Ariana, New York Sep 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Bottom Line: I had moderate acne, went for this treatment, spent 300, had to stay inside for an entire week, skin burned almost excrushiatingly while getting the blue light after the levulan, now, five weeks later my acne is worse than its ever been and i cant even cover it with makeup anymore. i guess everyone is different though. I am going to try acnepril. Recommended: No Usage: Ariana has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 300.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous Sep 18th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Idk yet Cons: Very expensive Bottom Line: I just started my levulan treatment today and so far I'm barely red at all and there's hardly any pain at all I'm not sure that it's working but I have 3 more treatments left and she said the next one will be more intense so hopefully it works out Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 1,200.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, CA Sep 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It improves the scarring Cons: Very expensive + not very effective = me unhappy Bottom Line: I had 6 treatments with the levulan, and it improved pores, oilyness and scarring. However, I still break out, and in some areas even more severely than before I started the treatments one year ago. I know of a clinic that stopped offering Levulan because they found it was not very effective and I would have to say that they are good for doing this and not trying to suck money out of everyone. Sadly, IMHO avoid it, at least if you have moderate-severe acne. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 350.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kat, Colorado Aug 7th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Can see it getting rid of the existing acne I had when I went in, dark spots seem to be peeling off. Cons: Really expensive...how did everyone else on here get it for around $300??? Burning sensation pretty bad during light treatment. Have to stay indoors. My face is very itchy!! Bottom Line: I am on day 3 after the treatment. The first day it burned pretty bad, and the second day I went outside for less than 30 seconds to chase after my dog and it felt like someone had held a flame to my face. DO NOT GO OUTSIDE for 24 HOURS AFTERWARD. Now my face is very itchy and peeling and lots of whiteheads around the problem areas of my cheeks and chin and around my mouth. I just hope it purges everything quickly and gets better and does not cause more acne. I don't know if I can afford another treatment at the same place I went, $550 a time is super expensive for my budget. Recommended: Yes Usage: Kat has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 550.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Heav, FL Aug 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: i am now doing my 2nd treatment, just got done sitting the 16 minutes, the first time i did it was about two months ago and it really cleared my skin up, reduced some redness and shrunk my pores.... Cons: not being able to go out in public for about a week, the peeling, the burning.....but its not too bad. its DEF. worht it. Bottom Line: i could do 100 of these treatments, they are wonderful and not too painful, easy clearing of the skin! Recommended: Yes Usage: Heav has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kate, Minnesota Aug 2nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I have done two of these treatments so far and am going in for a 3rd tomorrow, nearly two years since my first. I have to say, it really helps with the cysts, oil, scaring, and pore size, and I am luclky to have my insurance covering most of it. Cons: Of course the downtime. But in perspective - it is worth it a hundred times over. What's 4-7 days of downtime for months of skin that is clearer? It is VERY worth it. What helped me a lot was using a cool compress on my face when the pain flared up. Bottom Line: In my case, I am unable to take Accutane safely with my other medications and this was the alternative. When I first tried it I was horrified at how my skin looked in the days following - but for the second treatment I simply took down my mirror for the week & it helped a ton! In the long run, it helps with so many more things than other acne treatments and I am able to get my cysts to a manageable level - less than 3 a month - which is amazing in comparison to the three to four a day. Please consider trying this treatment if you feel like you are in a downward spiral of acne, but also realize that you have to be able to commit to the recovery period - do NOT jeopardize this expensive treatment by trying to recover faster. Also, for those of you with bad cystic acne who are unable to have your insurance cover the treatment, try talking with your dermatologist about communicating with your provider that this is not simply a vanity treatment, but one for the pain that come Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 100.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Bella Marie, Pittsburgh Jul 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It really works. Without the horrible side effects of accutane Cons: it's expensive. 4-5 days of downtime Bottom Line: Levulon with Blue Light WORKS-- WORKS. I was on accutane and it worked for a little while but the clogged oily skin came back and it didn't get rid of the pitting and scars. Blue Light takes a few treatments. My skin got really ugly during the time of healing. It peeled, it oozed, really terrible oil came out. It looked like a terrible sun burn for about 4 days. But the results are more amazing than accutane. I had bad side effects from accutane-- joint pain, floaters in my eyes that still have not gone away. It messes with your thyroid. I can't believe the insurance will not cover a superior treatment like Blue Light with Levulon. Recommended: Yes Usage: Bella Marie has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 700.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

1, Chicago Jul 18th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Helped to clear skin. Cons: MUST stay inside for at least 24 hours, 48 is better. Expensive Bottom Line: After reading reviews, a lot of the problems people have with this are a result of not staying COMPLETELY out of the sun for the recommended time. If you do that, after two days your skin will be back to normal. I stayed inside for a full two days after all 3 of my treatments and it did help. Recommended: Yes Usage: 1 has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 300.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Chico, CA Jul 10th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I just had my second treatment today so I am waiting for the results - I have had less breakouts since my first tratment Cons: staying indoors for a whole weekend - but after 113 years with acne - totally worth it. Bottom Line: I read a lot of posts on this site about using the levulan and blue light treatment. I have to say the recovery was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be - granted everyone is different. After my first treatment I looked sunburned later that evening and the following day. By the end of the second day and definitely by the third morning you couldn't tell I had had treatment. During the first 24-48 hours I avidly applied moisturizer, ice and ran from the sun like a vampire - I think it made a large impact on the ease of my recovery. I didn't peal or have any hyper pigmentation. I am on day 1 of my second treatment (this time they kept me in the levulan for 75 minutes instead of 60) I feel a little warmer than usual and I hope to see some real results. My doc said it typically takes 2-3 times to see a significant difference. Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 200.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Ambor, Tucson, AZ Jun 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clear, smoother, poor size reduced skin. I would do this again if I needed to. My skin never looked better and it's been 4 years sense the treatment and I have little to no acne issues. Cons: It's a little painful and the recovery time takes around 4 weeks. You MUST stay out of the sun completely the first week of treatment or it will activate again and burn you further. This can cause the scaring and intense pain some people talk about. Bottom Line: You MUST follow the instructions that the doctor provides you and stay out of the sun while recovering from the treatment. You should also expect to have severe brake out's after treatment because it's pushing ALL of your skins impurities to the surface all at once. I broke out for a good three weeks after but took very good care of my skin during this time. The pain was much like a bad sunburn but while I was home for three days after treatment I just used a small fan and a spray bottle of water to help cool my skin. It was worth it. Just like any procedure there could be some skin discoloration, however this heals with time as your skin rejuvenates it's self. I would suggest this for anyone with skin cancer or acne. My skin continues to look youthful and amaizing late into my 20's. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 350.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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