According to the American Dermatologist Association, approximately 60 million Americans have active acne, with about 20 million that have acne severe enough to cause scarring. Many have tried various cream and medication, however Dr. Michael Escobedo believes the cure to acne is in the power of light.
A technique used for cancer, ALA-BLU-U/IPL-PDT- therapy dubbed “The South Beach Peel” is Dr. Escobedo’s top treatments for acne removal. By applying ALA to the skin, heavily engorged oil gland cells (one of the prime causes of acne) are made light sensitive. The application of light to these photo-sensitive cells causes their destruction along with acne causing bacteria.
The three elements leading to acne are oily skin, ineffective exfoliation and bacteria. Dr. Escobedo states that eliminating all three elements are addressed with his acne protocol.
Patients undergoing the “South Beach” Peel improve their acne scarring by at least 20%, while experience at least a 90% improvement of acne.
“In my nine years of experience, not one patient has returned for a touch-up nor re-treatment because the process works!”- Dr. Michael Escobedo