Chicago Levulan® Kerastick®

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WRINKLE REDUCTION AND ACNE SCAR IMPROVEMENT

WRINKLE REDUCTION AND ACNE SCAR IMPROVEMENT

We are using the newest fractional technology to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and acne scarring. The Palomar 1540 fractional technology produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatmens in your skin, known as microthermal treatment zones. This is done with limited discomfort to the patient as the Palomar 1540 utilizes patented cooling. Just as important as the treated areas are the areas of skin that are left untouched. The fractional treatment allows the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area was treated at once, using the body's natural healing process to create new, healthy tissue. For a limited time we are offering a special promotion utilizing the fractional technology!

We are now offering skin tightening with minimal discomfort. Introducing the LUXIR laser that sends infrared light pulses deep into the dermis, where it creates a carefully controlled area of elevated temperature. This technology has been shown to trigger a biological response which leads to collagen remodeling in the deep dermis. Remodeled collagen can smooth out fine wrinkles and tighten sagging skin.

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LEADERSHIP IN COSMETIC MEDICINE

Dr. Kovak and his staff can help you take the necessary steps to turn back time.

We offer Botox®, vein treatment, laser hair removal, and many other cosmetic procedures in a discreet and comfortable setting all performed by a laser trained Registered Nurse or Physician. Our equipment is the newest technology in cosmetic medicine and provides the safest methods for performing all of our aesthetic treatments.

We invite you to browse our site to learn more about cosmetic medicine and how we can help you look and feel your best.

Technologies Used >> Levulan® Kerastick®
Treatable Conditions
Acne
Actinic Keratoses
Procedures
Levulan® Photodynamic Therapy
The FDA approved Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution, 20%, to be used in conjunction with photodynamic therapy for treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs)(pre-cancerous skin lesions) of the face or scalp.  It is the first combined drug and device treatment designed for targeted treatment that can be limited just to the lesion site(s). 

AKs are rough, scaly, red or brown patches that begin on the surface of the skin.  They are mostly found among light-complected individuals.  It affects over 50% of elderly fair-skinned persons in hot, sunny climates.  They can also be found more rarely in individuals in their teens and twenties.  Untreated, AKs may become malignant. 

The Levulan Kerastick is a two-stage treatment process which involves the topical application of aminolevulinic acid by a doctor or nurse directly to the individual AK lesions, followed by photodynamic therapy.  Photoactivation of treated AKs is accomplished with blue light irradiation utilizing a special light source designed to provide a uniform distribution of blue light to the affected face or scalp areas. 

Dr. Kovak also utilizes Levulan Kerastick in conjunction with photodynamic therapy for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. 

The Levulan Kerastick dosage form was designed to treat the lesions, thereby reducing possible skin irritation of unaffected, non-lesional skin.  The most common adverse event associated with treatment was local discomfort (stinging/burning sensation) during light treatment. 
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