Lee's Summit Cosmetic Dermatologist
Summit Skin and Vein Care
3600 N.E. Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit MO 64064
866-493-4669
Photodynamic Therapy in Lee's Summit, MO
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 Summit Skin and Vein Care
Finding a Lee’s Summit cosmetic dermatologist is simple with Summit Skin and Vein Care located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. With Dr. Bruce Fearon, MD, patients know they are in the hands of an experienced and skilled physician. A well-respected member of the medical community, Dr. Fearon instills confidence in his patients that they will walk away satisfied. Working in the medical field for over fifteen years, Dr. Fearon brings his expertise to his patients in helping them to achieve their cosmetic goals. Using advanced and effective techniques, technology and equipment, the Lee’s Summit cosmetic dermatologist ensures that each patient is given the best possible chance of success. Maintaining a high rate of satisfaction is important to Dr. Fearon, so he uses the best treatment options available through modern medical research and innovation. The Lee’s Summit cosmetic dermatologist is committed to a patient’s safety throughout the entire procedure. The appropriate steps and measures are taken to ensure that each patient is given the best chance for a safe and successful treatment. Using the best treatments available is a priority of Dr. Fearon. Some of the treatments available include acne treatment, chemical peels, FotoFacial/IPL treatments, microdermabrasion, Radiesse, Thermage, lip enhancement, photodynamic therapy, Botox and Juvederm.