 Aminolevulinic
Acid and Laser Treatment Details
Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is
used in combination with photodynamic
therapy (PDT) to treat actinic
keratoses (pre-cancers) and skin
cancer. At the Knight Dermatology
Institute, we also use ALA to
compliment laser surgery, especially
in combination with the Candela
VBeam 595nm Pulse Dye laser.
Based on the most recent surgical
literature, ALA can be combined
with the Candela VBeam Pulse Dye
laser to treat a myriad of benign
lesions including sebaceous
hyperplasia (yellow bumps on the
face), warts, acne,
scars,
stretch marks and rosacea.
Additionally, aminolevulinic acid
treatments can be used to create
cosmetically elegant photofacials
to rejuvenate the skin.
Aminolevulinic Acid Treatment
Procedure
Aminolevulinic acid comes in
a special applicator containing
a clear solution. This solution
is applied to the intended treatment
area 1 to 6 hours before laser
surgery. During this time, you
will be very sensitive to the
sun, and strict sun avoidance
should be practiced. Wearing hats
and protective clothing is required;
sunscreen and sun block will not
adequately protect the treated
areas. Exposure to sunlamps, tanning
beds, and bright indoor lighting
should be avoided.
Are there any side effects from
Aminolevulinic Acid Treatments?
Common side effects of aminolevulinic
acid treatment include redness,
swelling, and scaling of both
the treated areas as well as the
immediate surrounding skin; these
are temporary and should be completely
gone within a few days following
treatment.
Knight Dermatology Institute
offers aminolevulinic acid and
laser treatments to patients throughout
Central Florida including the
Orlando regional cities of Winter
Park, Maitland, Longwood, Sanford,
Kissimmee and Windermere. Click
here for directions to Knight
Dermatology Institute located
in Orlando, Florida.
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